Fresh from his Academy Awards triumph for Best Actor in ‘Sinners,’ Michael B. Jordan traded the Dolby Theatre’s glamour for a classic Hollywood afterparty venue: In-N-Out Burger. The newly crowned winner, still adorned in his formal black tuxedo, celebrated his victory with a substantial 3×3 burger—featuring three beef patties and three cheese slices—while his golden statuette occupied the seat beside him.
The actor’s post-Oscars burger ritual places him within an elite group of A-list celebrities who have maintained this unconventional tradition. Photographers captured Jordan generously signing paper hats for restaurant staff amidst a vibrant atmosphere of cheering fans and flashing cameras, transforming the fast-food establishment into an impromptu celebration venue.
This phenomenon traces back to 2005 when Hilary Swank made a grand entrance at Astro Burger following her ‘Million Dollar Baby’ victory, eliciting spontaneous applause from diners. More recently, Oscar presenters Julia Roberts (2019) and Jamie Lee Curtis (2024) have been spotted at the same burger chain after fulfilling their ceremonial duties.
The connection between In-N-Out Burger and Hollywood’s biggest night extends beyond individual visits. Since 1994, Vanity Fair’s legendary post-Oscars gathering has featured the chain’s burgers as culinary staples, with director Steven Spielberg and models Emily Ratajkowski and Adwoa Aboah among those photographed enjoying them during recent celebrations.