*Tessa Thompson blended humor and admiration as she paid tribute to Michael B. Jordan during this year’s American Cinematheque Awards.
As PEOPLE reports, she revisited their years working side by side in the “Creed” film series, where they portrayed Adonis and Bianca Creed. “Mr. Jordan and I began our onscreen relationship playing soulmates, Adonis and Bianca Creed, over a decade ago,” she said. Thompson then leaned into a lighthearted jab about their personal lives, adding, “And for better or worse, it is to date the longest relationship that either of us has ever been in. That’s showbiz, baby.”
Reflecting on Jordan as both a colleague and friend, Thompson noted, “So the point is, I know my work husband extremely well.” She continued by praising his consistency over the years, remarking, “I have watched my workplace spouse evolve immensely and grow tremendously, but at the same time, not change one bit.”
The actress recalled his warmth from the moment they first met, adding, “He’s still the same kind, humble, liable to hug someone when entering a room, strong and sensitive human being that he was many moons ago… I knew instantly who he was, somehow, and I loved him. He felt familiar. Why? I don’t know.”
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Thompson’s tribute focused on Jordan’s work ethic and treatment of others. “You treat crew like a community. Everyone’s seen and heard. You embody excellence without ego,” she said, adding, “You are what it means when power meets empathy… you lead with heart, not armor.”
As she closed her speech, Thompson expressed her personal pride in Jordan’s achievements. “Personally, never has it been easier to sit in one’s corner and feel invested in their success than it has been with you, MBJ,” she said. “So congratulations on the honor. It’s so, so richly deserved.”
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