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Michael B. Jordan Brings Mom to Critics Choice Red Carpet, Emphasizes ‘Mom Test’ for Dating

The Sinners nominee reiterated that guarding his private life is a priority.

Overview

  • Michael B. Jordan attended the Jan. 4 Critics Choice Awards with his mother, Donna Jordan, as his red-carpet date in Santa Monica.
  • On E! Live from the Red Carpet, he said potential partners must pass his “mom test,” describing his mother’s approval as decisive.
  • He was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Sinners at the 31st annual ceremony.
  • In a 2025 GQ interview, he said he is single and focused on work, noting that public scrutiny and fan “detective work” make dating difficult.
  • Vogue noted a broader trend of leading men bringing their mothers to major events, and Jordan introduced Donna to Jacob Elordi on the carpet.