A Visual Celebration Of Michael B. Jordan On His Birthday

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30.

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Feb 9, 2017 at 12:27pm PST

On this day, 30 years ago, Michael B. Jordan breathed his first air in this world. We wouldn’t come to “know” him until his teenage years when he played Wallace in “The Wire” or Reggie Montgomery in “All My Children” for the soap opera heads. That was back in the day when he was a little kid. But today, Jordan turned 30 years old. And we appreciate not only his growth and progression as an actor, (Y’all saw Fruitvale, right?) but also the physical transformation he’s made as well. He’s a man now, baby.

Check out a couple of our favorite MBJ shots on the following pages.

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My Brother in Arms #RyanCoogler

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Mar 2, 2016 at 5:36pm PST

Let’s just start it off with this one right here, since everyone had so much to say about it. Personally, I’m here for more Black men being open to showing their love for one another demonstratively. And hopefully, the day will come when the community won’t be so judgmental of it.

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A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Feb 19, 2015 at 2:18pm PST

Love a good back shot.

Such innocence in these eyes.

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En route to the #Oscars … Feeling good in @Ralphlauren tux and @Piaget

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Feb 28, 2016 at 5:56pm PST

Black boy joy is beautiful ain’t it?!

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2. #LostFiles #traffic #bored 😁

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Mar 7, 2016 at 12:57pm PST

This is for the trill in you.

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So proud of the mad genius himself @jeffkkim and thanks to @hollywoodreporter for capturing this moment! "I am smiling..with my eyes" 😐😁

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Mar 16, 2016 at 12:36pm PDT

A man that can hang a suit is an asset.

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Sc michaelbjordan …I don't really be snappin that much tho. Working on it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Sep 20, 2016 at 3:07pm PDT

Not afraid to get in touch with his softer side, I see. Plus, once he masters lighting, he’ll have both of y’all looking right in the pictures for the gram. Winning.

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Mr Belafonte, Thank you for all the sacrifices you've made and continue to make for our people. Thank you for the wisdom and insight you've imparted upon me, you're truly an inspiration. 🙌🏾

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Oct 4, 2016 at 4:30pm PDT

He respects the legends.

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A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Dec 2, 2016 at 9:32am PST

Who doesn’t love a man who carries the motherland on his back?

Happy Birthday to Michael B. Jordan! Thank you for sharing your talent with the world and for that Instagram page!

Veronica Wells is the culture editor at MadameNoire.com. She is also the author of “Bettah Days.” You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter @VDubShrug.