Michael B. Jordan has officially added an Academy Award to his résumé. The 39 year-old actor took home his first Best Actor Oscar. Making history as the sixth Black actor to ever win the category and the first performer to win the award for portraying twins.

Jordan won the honor over fellow nominees, including Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, and Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another.

His win places him among a short but legendary list of Black Best Actor winners, including Sidney Poitier for Lilies of the Field in 1964, Denzel Washington for Training Day in 2002, and Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland in 2007.

During his emotional acceptance speech, Jordan thanked longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler, calling him “a collaborator and a friend” and expressing gratitude for giving him “an opportunity and space for me to be seen.”

He also paid tribute to the artists who paved the way, naming stars like Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, Sidney Poitier, and Halle Berry.

“I stand here because of the people that came before me,” Jordan said before thanking fans for their continued support. “I know you guys want me to do well… so thank you for keeping on betting on me.”

Jordan’s journey to Hollywood’s biggest stage began years ago with his breakout role on the HBO series The Wire; a performance that introduced audiences to a young actor who would go on to become one of the industry’s leading men.