The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony delivered its share of glamour and awards, but one of the most talked-about moments came from the audience, courtesy of a celebrity mother's priceless reaction.
A Saucy Monologue Targets a Heartthrob
Comedian Nikki Glaser, hosting the event's opening monologue, took direct aim at actor Michael B. Jordan and his dual roles in the horror hit Sinners. Playing on the 38-year-old star's heartthrob status, Glaser teased that having two versions of him on screen was 'twice the fun' and suggested some viewers might derive personal pleasure from the thought.
The joke escalated when Glaser quipped, 'I can’t believe it, we got two Michael B. Jordans. When I saw that, I was like, Nikki B. Jerkin’, because that was awesome,' putting a deliberately raunchy spin on the actor's name.
A Mother's Instant Classic Reaction
While the star-studded audience erupted in laughter, the camera cut to a very different response. Seated beside her son, Michael B. Jordan's mother, Donna Jordan, was captured in a moment of pure, unscripted comedy. Visibly uncomfortable with the suggestive humour, she responded with a classic eye-roll and a long, deliberate sip from her drink.
Her son, meanwhile, could be seen hiding his face in his hands, his shoulders shaking with laughter. The split-second interaction between them created a golden, viral-worthy snapshot that instantly captivated social media.
Social Media Erupts and a Proud Mum's Perspective
Fans quickly took to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share their amusement. One user wrote, 'Somebody check on Michael B. Jordan’s mom,' while another posted, 'Michael B. Jordan’s mom taking a drink after the “Nikki B. Jerkin” joke.' The moment became one of the night's defining highlights.
Earlier in the evening, Donna Jordan had spoken to E! News about her pride in her son's career, focusing on his dedication. 'Just his commitment and his dedication and his persistence to his craft,' she said. 'And the messages that he tries to share with everyone with the choices that he makes and the work that he does. I'm very proud of that.'
Her son's film, Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, was a major contender with seven nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actor for Jordan.
A Week of Viral Jordan Family Moments
This was not the first time a member of the Jordan family found themselves at the centre of a viral awards show moment. Just one week prior, at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Michael B. Jordan himself became an internet sensation for his deadpan reaction.
As Timothée Chalamet beat him to the Best Actor prize for Marty Supreme, cameras lingered on Jordan's impeccably calm, almost bored expression. The contrast was heightened when another shot showed Chalamet becoming emotional during his acceptance speech, where he thanked his partner, Kylie Jenner.
The split-screen imagery sparked a meme frenzy, with fans both defending Jordan and laughing at the hilarious juxtaposition. One viewer tweeted the side-by-side footage with the caption, 'the camera being on michael b jordan while timothee says thank you to my partner of three years.'
From a stoic son to an eye-rolling mother, the Jordan family has inadvertently provided two of the most memorable non-award-related moments of the 2026 awards season.
