Michael B. Jordan sparked excitement in both Hollywood and football circles after winning Best Actor at the Academy Awards.
The moment quickly reached the sports world because Jordan is a co owner of AFC Bournemouth. The Premier League club celebrated the achievement on social media and congratulated the actor, calling it a proud moment for the Cherries family.
AFC Bournemouth also acknowledged the milestone and noted that Jordan became the first Premier League club owner to win an Oscar. The post drew attention from fans across both industries.
Jordan joined Bournemouth’s ownership group in 2022 as part of a consortium led by American businessman Bill Foley. Since then, the actor has remained one of the club’s most high profile global partners.
His Oscar victory created a rare crossover between film and football.
For Bournemouth supporters, the moment carried extra meaning as one of their club’s owners received recognition on one of entertainment’s biggest stages.