A video from the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event shows Michael B. Jordan sharing a sweet moment with co-star Wunmi Mosaku. As she exited the stage on March 12, Jordan kissed her baby bump after a cheek kiss and hug. The gesture has sparked social media buzz referencing their 'Sinners' characters.
Oh, the internet is absolutely melting over this one! At the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood awards on Thursday, March 12, Michael B. Jordan and Wunmi Mosaku, co-stars in the upcoming film 'Sinners,' had a moment that's got everyone swooning. In a circulating video, as other Hollywood stars passed by, Jordan paused to greet Mosaku. He gave her a quick cheek kiss and hug, then leaned down to plant a gentle kiss on her baby bump. She smiled down at him before walking away, while he continued mingling.
Fans are flooding comment sections with references to their 'Sinners' roles as Smoke and Annie, an estranged couple who reunite in a poignant vision involving their lost infant daughter at the film's end. The Shade Room's post racked up nearly 3,400 reactions, with users praising the sweetness. Instagram commenter @prettytone_whattheycallme said, “So sweet! This shows the closeness they have for her to allow him to do that! Beautiful friendship! 🥰🥰🥰🥹🥹🥹.” @bigslimmilano added, “That’s her and smoke rainbow baby 🥹.” Others joked lightly, like @bigsteppafancy: “Sir, please she has a family. Call me instead 😩😩. Jk jk . He so perfect ❤️.” And @she_1me_her noted, “The smile on her face when he did should tell you EVERYTHING you need to know stay out them people business he clearly know it’s ok!”
The event wasn't short on heartwarming vibes from the 'Sinners' crew. Director Ryan Coogler shouted out his wife, Zinzi Evans, in a video for balancing career and motherhood with grace. Meanwhile, Delroy Lindo, who plays Delta Slim, had fans buzzing over his touched reaction to Kerry Washington calling him one of her heroes. Talk about a night full of feel-good moments— is this the kind of on-screen chemistry spilling into real life, or just pure Hollywood friendship? 🔥