Michael B. Jordan

From his role as Erik Killmonger in “Black Panther” to his portrayal of Adonis Creed in the Creed series, Jordan has become something of a household name in recent years. Though he began his career with small cameos and memorable roles in TV shows and movies like “The Sopranos” and “Hardball,” it was 2006 when the Creed actor received his breakthrough role on “The Wire” before going on to star in “Friday Night Lights.” From there, the sky was the limit for Jordan, and it was not long before blockbuster hits such as “Fruitvale Station” and “Creed” made the multi-threat creative a household name. After being recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the 30 under 30 changemakers of 2013, the publication circled back a decade later to honor the heartthrob as one of the 100 most influential people in 2023. Jordan set his sights past acting and made his directorial debut this year with “Creed III,” which earned $100 million in its first week of release. Jordan admitted to TIME in an April interview that he’s looking forward to his next directorial opportunity and can’t wait to be “sitting behind the camera” again. Along with his contributions in the entertainment industry, Jordan was also featured in Calvin Klein’s Spring/Summer '23 campaign at the top of the year.