Nikki Glaser's monologue at the 2026 Golden Globes sparked a viral moment involving Michael B. Jordan and his mother, Donna Jordan. The comedian's risqué joke about the Creed star elicited a noticeable reaction from Donna, who was in the audience.

Glaser's joke centered on Jordan's role in the horror film Sinners, where he plays twin brothers. She said, "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". The camera then cut to Donna Jordan, who appeared uncomfortable and gave what many described as an epic eye roll. She then took a drink of water as the crowd laughed. Michael B. Jordan, seated next to his mother, hid his face and laughed.

The moment quickly gained traction online, with many users sharing clips and commenting on Donna Jordan's reaction. Some found the joke humorous, while others felt it was inappropriate, considering Jordan's mother was present.

Ahead of the show, Donna Jordan spoke about her son’s dedication to his craft. "Just his commitment and his dedication and his persistence to his craft,” she said, also highlighting "the messages that he tries to share with everyone with the choices that he makes and the work that he does".

This isn't the first time Michael B. Jordan's public image has intersected with his mother's awareness. He recounted a previous instance where he had to warn her about his Calvin Klein campaign. "I was like, 'My mama going to have to see this,'" he said in 2023, "Let me call her and be like, 'I'm sorry. It's out here. My business all out in the streets' — literally". Jordan was also named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive in 2020.