Michael B. Jordan opened up about the necessity to seek help during struggles with mental health issues. Read to know what the 'Sinners' star said.
Actor, Michael B. Jordan, recently turned heads with his dapper look at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards on January 4. At the award show, Sinners was the most-nominated film of the evening, and Michael received nominations for his dual role as identical twins 'Smoke' and 'Stack' in the Ryan Coogler-directed movie. Besides his performance in the horror-thriller, Michael B. Jordan is also currently making headlines primarily for his Sinners and his recent advocacy for mental health. He opened up about resorting to therapy after a negative role left a lasting impact on his mental well-being.
In a January 2026 interview with CBS Sunday Morning, 38-year-old, Michael B. Jordan revealed he sought therapy to "decompress" after playing the villainous 'Erik Killmonger' in the 2018 movie, Black Panther. To prepare for the character, Jordan deliberately isolated himself from family and loved ones to tap into Killmonger's profound loneliness and dark mindset. After production ended, he found the character's anger and frustration stuck with him for a bit, making it difficult to return to his normal self. Jordan explained that he was still learning how to separate his personal feelings from his intense on-screen roles at the time. His exact words were:
"It [The character] kind of stuck with me for a bit...I went to therapy and talked about it. Found a way to kind of just decompress, I think at that point still learning that I needed to decompress from a character."
Michael B. Jordan noted that therapy provided a necessary space to "get off" the residual emotional weight of the performance. The A-list actor stated that he is "not ashamed at all" of seeking help and continues to use therapy to become a better communicator and a more well-rounded person. He emphasised the importance of destigmatising treatment, particularly for men, asserting that talking about feelings and sharing one's troubles is a sign of strength rather than weakness. Jordan's words have powerfully resonated with his fans, providing comfort and strength to many dealing with mental health issues. He told CBS Sunday Morning:
"I think that [therapy] spiraled into a bigger conversation and self-discovery of, like, 'Okay, you know, I think that's something that's necessary for people, you know?' Especially men. I think it's good for them to go and talk. That's something I'm not ashamed of at all, and very proud of. And definitely helped me trying to be a good communicator and a well-rounded person, inside and out."
Michael B. Jordan portrays 'Erik 'Killmonger' Stevens', the primary antagonist in the 2018 Marvel film, Black Panther. 'Killmonger's' goal is to overthrow the Wakandan throne and use the nation's advanced technology to arm the oppressed people of African descent globally. To portray the character's kill count, Jordan wore 3,000 prosthetic crocodile scarring dots across his chest and torso, each representing a life he had taken. The actor's performance in the role is widely considered one of the best in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Michael B. Jordan has several high-profile projects scheduled for 2026 and beyond. In The Thomas Crown Affair (2027), Jordan will star as the titular character of a billionaire who pulls off heists for sport. He is also directing and producing this second remake of the 1968 classic, which began filming in July 2025 and is scheduled for release on March 5, 2027. Jordan will also voice the lead character of Swapped (2026), an upcoming Netflix animated feature. Besides these, several of his projects are in active development. They include Creed IV, I Am Legend 2, and Rainbow Six.
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