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Timothée Chalamet and Michael B.Jordan are two of the top contenders for Best Actor at the Oscars in 2026 — Timothée for his performance in Marty Supreme and Michael for his dual role as twin characters in Sinners . As awards season comes to an end soon, fans are wondering which of the two will win the Academy Award for Best Actor.
The odds were initially in Timothée’s favor at the beginning of 2026 , but they have now tipped over to Michael’s side with some saying both actors have a 50/50 chance of winning.
Has Michael B.Jordan Ever Won an Oscar?
No, Michael has not won an Oscar before but he has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Actor Award for his performance in Sinners .
During his Actor Awards speech, Michael thanked his mom for “driving me back and forth to New York when we didn’t have enough money to go through the Holland Tunnel.”
“That kid from North Jersey is standing here right now,” said Michael during his speech at the Creed star said “I wasn’t expecting this at all.”
Michael is also the recipient of several awards including the Critics Choice Award for Best Actor in a Horror Movie and several Black Reel Awards.
Has Timothée Chalamet Ever Won an Oscar?
No, Timothée has not won an Oscar either but he has been nominated for his performances in Call Me By Your Name and A Complete Unknown . He won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme.
Timothée has expressed his desire to win an Academy Award for years and has spoken about how it feels to lose at awards shows.
“If there’s five people at an awards show and four people go home losing, you don’t think those four people are at the restaurant like ‘Damn, we didn’t win?’” he explained.
In an interview back in late 2024 , Timothée reflected on his fourth Golden Globes nomination without a win.
“There’s nothing more uniquely hilarious than tearing up that little thing that you never had to use,” said Timothée.
Who Votes for Best Actor at the Oscars?
Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences vote for their favorite actor in this category.
How Does an Actor Win an Oscar?
An actor wins an Academy Award after months of campaigning throughout awards season in Hollywood.
Who Will Win Best Actor at the Oscars?
Initial reports suggested that Timothée was expected to receive the Oscar but numbers have shifted to Michael days ahead of the awards show.
Now that both actors have taken home several awards this season, it could go to anyone.
