Los Angeles, March 16 -- Actor Michael B Jordan acknowledged the absence of his 'Sinners' co-star Hailee Steinfeld during his acceptance speech at the Academy Awards 2026, revealing that the actress is preparing to welcome her first child, according to E! News.

While accepting the Best Actor award at the ceremony held on March 15, Jordan gave a heartfelt shoutout to Steinfeld, who skipped the event as she is due to give birth soon.

Thanking his castmates during the speech, Jordan mentioned "Hailee at home," adding that she is "getting ready to have a baby right now." The actress is expecting her first child with her husband, NFL quarterback Josh Allen.

Jordan's win capped a successful awards season, with the actor beating nominees incl...