Many of you first fell for Michael B. Jordan on Parenthood. For me, it was Fruitvale Station. I’m STILL mad that Jordan didn’t get an Oscar nomination for Fruitvale Station because his performance was simply one of the best of the year. Luckily, many Hollywood movers and shakers saw the film and he’s been working consistently ever since. Much like our love for Anthony Mackie though, Jordan might have some views about the ladies which… irritate me. I think that’s the emotion I’m feeling. Like, I’m not prepared to write off Jordan as a total douchebag because I don’t think he is. I just think he needs to learn to find a better way to discuss women, relationships and his personal life, or simply avoid those subjects altogether. You can read Jordan’s GQ cover profile here. Some highlights:
His background: “I come from nothing. I come from sleeping in the kitchen with my family with the oven open to keep us warm during winter, you know? When you come from that background, all this extra stuff is just…extra stuff, you know? If somebody’s not real with you, you can tell.”
Sacrificing his 20s: “Um, I try and be focused. I told myself at a young age that I would sacrifice all my twenties to my work. I’m 28. I’ve got a year and a half left.”
Focusing on work isn’t great for relationships: “I understand what females want and need, you know. I’m good at that. I don’t know if I’m the guy to give it to them right now. I’m emotionally unavailable. Until I find something that’s so undeniable that I can’t help myself… The females, they’ll always be there. Like honestly, bro, oh my God. Female-wise now? I ain’t got to do too much work. And it’s weird, because I’m the same guy. I haven’t f–king changed, right? I haven’t done anything different. Okay maybe a blockbuster film.”
The backlash from briefly dating Kendall Jenner: “It’s the world we live in. They see white and black. I don’t. Kendall’s a friend of mine, you know. I don’t know her, like, that well, but I know her enough. People’s perspective on that is what it is. I don’t f–king know. I don’t live my life to make other people happy. It’s so weird, though, right? A lot of black fans were feeling like ‘Oh, my god, he should have been with a black woman’ and that whole thing.”
He wants different roles: “I told my team after I finished Chronicle [the successful low budget sci-fi movie that first partnered him with Fantastic Four director Josh Trank] that I only want to go out for roles that were written for white characters. Me playing the role will make it what it is.”
This quote makes my eye twitch: “The females, they’ll always be there. Like honestly, bro, oh my God. Female-wise now? I ain’t got to do too much work.” BRUH. If I’m really analyzing that whole portion, I guess I’d say that when Michael B. Jordan walks into the douchebag club, all of the ladies are into it. And that’s his definition of “doing well with the ladies.” It’s LA club scene stuff, random hookups with wannabe actresses. And stating that you’re “emotionally unavailable” is like someone telling you that they’re “quirky” or “aloof”. That’s not a descriptor you should use to describe yourself.
Photos courtesy of Peggy Sirota/GQ.
Oh dear
*insert Tyra Banks I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU!” gif here*
I don’t know who this is, but yeah, he seems a little full of himself.
As for saying that he’s “emotionally unavailable,” I think it’s great that he’s self aware. I think it’s a great descriptor.
/signed someone quirky ;p
I agree with Jag about the “emotionally unavailable” stuff. He’s not interested in a relationship, and he knows it. Hopefully he tells “the ladies” that from the very beginning, so they know what they’re getting into.
Excuse you! Hopefully he tells “the females” that.
Yep. There are a few guys I wish had just told me this. Twud have saved much time and heartache.
For me he lit up All My Children. Happy to see him doing well in movies.
AMC with Amanda Seyfried. I want to see them reunited in a film.
+1. He’ll always be Reggie Montgomery to me.
Reggie Porter Montgomery!!!!!
Loved him on amc but seriously he is WALLACE!!
+1
Yes! Where’s the boy, String?? Where’s WALLACE!?
“I understand what females want and need, you know. I’m good at that.” Do enlighten us, Sparky.
I think that’s supposed to be read as: I understand what it takes to get a girl’s panties off.
Agreed. Why do I suddenly feel the need to bathe? =P
Second-hand herpes?
(Also, am I the only one who thinks he looks kind of . . . hippy in those pants on the cover?)
I just hope he doesn’t issue an apology.
@V4Real For the interview, no. He’s got some douche-tastic opinions on “the females.” They bother me a bit, but it’s his life, they’re his choices. To each their own and all, as nothing he said is horribly offensive. It’s not like he’s Jeremy Renner, y’know?
For the suit? That thing needs an apology.
I read it as, “I know what women want and can play along, but I don’t want a relationship right now.” At least he’s honest about it. Also, “females” doesn’t bother me. Yes, it can come off as a bit dismissive, but in the big scheme of things, not a big deal.
Yeah, me, too. He’s still in his 20s, and this is how so many men of that age think…
This is also how actors too busy working on their careers to have a real relationship and adjusting to sudden fame and success sound. It seems like he has yet to figure out who he can trust. He probably has young women throwing themselves at him now for meaningless flings because that’s how it is in Hollywood, sad to say.
Anyway, I loved him in Fruitvale Station. So I hope he comes around in his thinking, but I give him a big ol’ pass here.
That’s pretty much how I read it, too. As for his being “emotionally unavailable,” I took it to mean he’s that way right now, not always/in general, because he’s so focused on his career.
I don’t mind “females” either and call myself “female” all the time. Calling myself a “girl” in my mid-30s sounds childish, but “woman” always makes me giggle. And I hate “lady” with a passion, so there’s no much else left.
I think Michael B is a good actor and a very good looking man. I don’t think he is lying about having trouble finding female company. That being said, this is not the first time he has discussed women in an irritating way. He also said in a Glamour mag interview that he did not respect women who had one night stands.
And being “emotionally unavailable”, while partially true might also mean “I have no desire to settle down with any type of serious relationship right now.”
I think irritating is the right word for how he discusses women in interviews. I like him, but when he speaks about women, I’m just like, please stop.
Ah. So he’s one of those men who likes to get as much sex as possible while talking smack about the women who were having THE EXACT SAME SEX AS HE DID afterwards. Lovely.
” He also said in a Glamour mag interview that he did not respect women who had one night stands.”
Aaand you’ve ruined him for me. Well no actually, he’s ruined it himself. Great, I loved him since The fckuing wire. He’s pleasant to look at but from now on, I’ll abstain from listening to what he has to say…
I remember that very VERY problematic Glamour interview.
Too bad because he’s handsome and talented but yeah, total dbag.
So not wanting a girl who has one night stands is a bad thing?
Same here. I find him so good-looking and charismatic but it’s gotten to the point that I hesitate to read any quotes from him. Appreciate his candor but candor does not make you any less of a douchebag.
“Emotionally available” AKA “I’m trying to get the all the sex I can”
UGH! Michael B, you’re cool as an actor, but bruh… Although, I always try to remember that celebrities will be problematic or say something problematic at times. Hell, so will I. Everyone needs that space to be wrong (but, the faith is gone when people don’t eventually get it right).
I was TERRIFIED to read this because I think he’s hot and I didn’t want me perception of him to change 😩 I don’t think this is as bad as what Anthony Mackie said but he definitely comes off as a douche here.
Same here. This is why I like my actors to be like blank canvas. Usually, the moment you hear them speak it’s ruined.
Exaaaactly. I was just telling a friend that I miss the days when my favorite movie stars and musicians could only be seen on the big screen or at concerts and heard only on the radio. Social media, reality tv and having constant access to them has made me hate some of the celebs I once loved.
Let’s just hope he rethinks this and doesn’t become another Anthony Mackie in his attitudes…
I have to say, though, that if the only women he ever meets are these superficial Hollywood types who just want flings with an upcoming star, then yeah, I can see how that could be irritating.
But like anyone else, if you want someone or something serious, you may have to go beyond your own small world(view) to find it.
Meh. He considers Kendall Jenner a friend. I’m not expecting brilliance or social conscience from this one.
She’s 19, he’s 28. If they dated that’s gross.
Yuuuppp!
I give major side eye to men dating much younger women, especially a guy his age. It’s not about hotness, because 27/28 is still young enough where you can date age appropriate women and still get a hot bod out of it.
This is purely personality — as in, he is looking for someone pliable who will bend to his every whim. Methinks he needs to feel like the Big Man in that relationship.
He is definitely going to be a hit with the 18-35 male demographic with this interview.
Can you imagine the levels of bro that would occurs if he, Anthony Mackie, and Chris Evans had a conversation? *gags*
I don’t really get the douche vibe from Evans… what did I miss?
The whole disaster that was the Avengers Ultron media tour. Here’s the link to the celebitchy post: http://www.celebitchy.com/423486/chris_evans_jeremy_renner_laugh_at_black_widow_bruce_banner/
Evans doesnt belong on this list. Unlike his partner in crime, Jeremy Renner, he didnt double down or give some insulting fake apology. And his apology indicated a willingness to learn, this is how you change the dude-bro culture. By welcoming reform and saving the shame for those who refuse change.
He’s good friends with Miles Teller IRL. As much as I’d shame f*k Miles, I think that friendship says a lot about him.
In Friday Night Lights he held his own and sometimes upstaged Kyle Chandler. Does he come across as a little arrogant? Ya, but he’s got the goods!
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He doesn’t impress me personally. A good, solid actor but overall he’s “meh” for me.
That said, “I’ll only go out for roles written for white characters?” Whaaat? That’s moronic. No black historical figures or literary characters? Really? I assume he smartened up though as somehow I can’t believe Creed’s son was written white!
Good point. But maybe he sees it as a challenge? I doubt he wants the role of “black best friend” or sidekick to a white character all the time, which is what black actors are usually expected play.
Its just poor use of the word “only”. He has obviously played characters written as black, Apollo Creeds son, the Fruitvale Station role. He is saying he aggressively pushes against the limitations of being a black actor (the scarcity of good parts). Aziz Ansari does this too. Its a good thing.
Well perhaps we have found our Black James Bond a few years down the road.
Nope, Bond can be black – but should always be “British”!
He has a nice mouth 🙂
Agree. Looks best when he keeps it shut though 🙂
Lol qwerty.
LOL.. but he does have a pretty mouth.
Yup. Don’t speak. Just shhhh and let me look at you. Lol.
It’s a bit of a douchey comment — mainly because it’s very egotistical and cocky – but he’s not even close to Jeremy Renner territory so he’s still good. I’m hoping that kind of attitude will improve with age. And I love that cover shot of him. So awesome.
I don’t know much about him, but he looks like a douchy Nick Carter, imo.
This is the same dude who said he’d judge a woman if she slept with him on the first date.
Glamour: Sometimes we girls need a manual to you guys. So let me ask you the eternal “are you going to respect me if we have sex on the first date?” question.
Michael: No. No. Maybe…but a little less.
Honestly, I can’t decide what’s worse – the answer or the question. Was the “journalist” 14?
THANK YOU for posting this. What an a-hole.
Says he has no problem getting women… I’m SURE he means he’s taking them out for at least two proper dates before sleeping with them, because otherwise he couldn’t respect himself. Oh wait, no, he loses no self-respect, it’s just the women who lose his respect. Sluts!
Ha Kaiser…BRUH!
He’s not bad to look at 🙂
“I understand what females want and need”
I guarantee you, you don’t.
Lmao. Meh – At least he’s honest.
Jeez you people love to over analyze and get angry.
What it’s easy for him to hook up? So what if this was an actress you’d be clapping and whooping; talking how great it is a female is open about sex.
For me it has nothing to do with the actual sentiment behind his words. But any man who uses the word “female(s)” automatically goes on my creeper list.
It’s quite the opposite. If it was an actress talking, she would be torn apart; instead, ladies are taking it easy considering how cocky and full of himself he sounds.
The problem is that he wants to have plenty of casual sex himself (nothing wrong with that) but also talked about how he doesn’t respect women who do the same.
He is the type of guy who first sleeps with a woman and talks shit about her afterwards for being “loose” or “easy”. Talk about double standard.
I also agree with Nina about the use of the word “female”.
Folks, don’t even bother responding to this MRA troll. If you ignore him, maybe he’ll go crawling back to Reddit.
THIS. That Glamour interview – everyone needs to know about those comments. D-bag.
I just hate the term “females” in general. Whenever it’s used, I know it’s a precursor to something douchey. That being said, he’s a great actor and I hope Fantastic 4 doesn’t derail his career too much.
He may as well have said Lady People, right?
Ha! This. When you hear it, you just know you’re about to get a pearl of wisdom to add to your conversation necklace.
pearl of wisdom to add to your conversation necklace.
I’m so stealing that phrase.
Well I guess we better try and get rid of all those documents such as applications that says “Sex” check one male or female.
Yes, that was a joke and I get what you’re saying. At least he didn’t say I know what these bitches or sluts want. Which a part of me is considering that’s what he was really saying without actually saying it.
Personally, I prefer “dames” and “broads” because they have that classic old Hollywood sound to them…
Or how about “femme fatale” as in film noir and maybe “ingenue” like some ’60s european flick?
When he date Kendall Jenner? I side eye anybody that dates ,marries or is friends with anybody in that family.
He sounds a little douchey and full of himself, but other actors have said far worse things. He’s building himself a career in Hollywood that’s starting to blossom. He grew up poor and is experiencing all the luxuries of wealthy people. Going through that inflates your ego.
I’m kind of hoping it’s douchiness as a by-product of a major lifestyle change, and that he grows out of it. I am such a fan of his work from FNL and Parenthood and really think he deserves a top notch career.
Is he a douche? Probably. I don’t care. Many other guys are, too, so why should we bash him for douche culture? Nah. Wallace can do no wrong. I will always have some chicken soup ready for the man.
Was I living under a rock or something? When did he date Kendall Jenner? I don’t like that he dated a teenager, that grosses me out. First Harry Styles, now Michael. I get that Kendall is pretty, but she doesn’t seem to have much personality or education…so why are my men flocking to her?
You just answered the question. Pretty, no personality and education, what else a man can ask for? (Please don’t make me say “not all men”).
I object to the word “female” (it always reminds me of a narrator in a nature documentary) when talking about women but I don’t really think what he’s saying is worse than what a lot of other young, male actors have said about achieving fame and how that affects their dating/sex opportunities. Yeah, he comes across a bit like a douche-bro but I’m not seeing anything mean in what he’s actually saying.
“Many of you first fell for Michael B. Jordan on Parenthood. ”
God, did no one see The Wire or FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS?
Aside all the lady talk, I like what he said about being poor and then achieving success. When you’re in poverty and nobody really cares about you, you get to be good at reading people because a lot of the BS isn’t there. I like that he sees material things as “extra stuff” and I hope he stays that way!
He comes off to me as self-aware that as his sexual currency has risen in value, he’s taking full advantage of it. He’s saying what any other good-looking, wealthy actor on an upward trajectory knows to be true: there will always be women willing to give them sex for nothing in return but bragging rights.
Yep, this is the same stuff BC was saying pre-Sophie.
Yes, I remember his famous “punching above my weight” remark.
I agree with your take. I don’t think what he said was that bad at all, he was being honest and said it was weird that ladies are falling over themselves to get with him for no reason other than he’s been in the movies. maybe if he didn’t use the word “bro” his comments would have elicited less eye rolls?
I agree that he really shouldn’t have said it, despite it being true.
Bendy, Hiddles, Fassy, Evans et all are all in the same position, but they know to act as though they are unaware of or surprised by the attention they receive. It looks more humble…
Ok sorry I don’t think he comes off that bad. I think he comes off unclear but not bad. I took him to mean he can get a girl but he isn’t emotionally available to be in a relationship and do the commitment and give them what they really want and need. However, finding women isn’t hard for him now which probably surprises him because sounds like it use to be, so he now wonders what changed.
Also if he doesn’t respect girls that have one night stands I don’t think that makes him a douche I don’t have a lot of respect for guys that do it. He is allowed to have a moral compass. Now if he said I love having one night stands they are awesome all I want but women shouldn’t feel the same then yep problem but if he doesn’t respect it as a whole then who cares.
Most people sacrifice their twenties for college and work bruh ! Us non-actors work just as hard.
I never knew he dated Kendal. How can you say he doesn’t know her that well, but admits to dating her? He sounds like Kanye with that black/white statement.
Duh of course he’s getting more girls now. He walks into a club and they run to him because he’s famous now. But are they quality women? Doubt it. Those are the ones he will have to put in work to get…they don’t give a sh*t he’s been in some movies.
*sighs*
Black men always think we have a problem with them being with white women.
PSA: WE DON’T CARE. AT ALL.
Tyfyt
LOL nope and If anything the “females” fans of his ( God How I hate that shit.. is like the Ultimate let me rob you of your humanity you walking sex Organs, You!) might have taken issue with THAT particular chick But Hey buddy Ride off into the sunset with your Kardashole of choice and see how they Tygasize your career and so on
Exactly. The stench of Kartrashian offends most noses.
IKR Judging from this site alone , Kardashian hating is an equal opportunity sport
I’m not sure why he felt the need to specifically bring Black women into his Kendall barely legal dating scenario
Thank you. I friggin HATE that. Like, please get over yourself. I hate that misconception so much.
I don’t think he’s a “douchebag” for his comments. He’s telling the truth. The way he put it might not sound nice, but that doesn’t make what he said a lie or wrong.
I don’t think he’s wrong for saying that he knows what women want and need, either. Obviously he doesn’t know what every woman wants and needs, but if he’s an observant person then he’s probably figured out that most women his age, and even older, want some variation of the “committed relationship, marriage, children” situation — even if there are other goals mixed in there. That’s not rocket science to figure out, and it’s not wrong to acknowledge it.
It seems to me that he’s saying that he’s going to keep dating and taking things easy despite the interest he gets from women. He’s not going to get into the type of relationship he knows many women want until he’s ready and until he meets the woman with whom all of that feels right.
Everything he said sounds reasonable to me.
+1
When I see that “the females” phrase, it makes me miss my old cat, who passed away a couple months ago. My sister had come to visit, and brought her new kitten(a boy). My cat took one look at him, turned on her paws, and sprayed him. It was a priceless (but gross) moment, as two humans and a kitten all had identical expressions on their faces. The only one who was smirking was “the female” as she stalked away.
He’s just being honest, he’s not ready for a relationship. So what? Most men his age aren’t, the ones with sense realise that and don’t mess women around pretending otherwise. When he was poor women weren’t into him, now he’s swarmed because of his success. Fact. So he’s sane, common sense and intelligent enough to recognise fake people who want to use him? And????
He should feel free to state the reality of his life without his comments being picked to death and offense created where none was intended. He didn’t say anything remotely offensive. He comes across as a very nice, hard working, smart young man.
White roles don’t always mean better. He was the first choice to play dr dre in straight outta compton and he was busy with the “white” role in fantastic 4. Instead of having acclaim in the biggest sleeper hit in yearrrrss he was in one of the biggest flops. I don’t know which film he’s talking about being a “blockbuster” but if that’s it he’s deluding himself. Seems super douchey and full of himself.
I think he was telling the truth, sadly. Some “females” (women works fine Michael, fyi) are just looking for a star/meal ticket. So that’s what I sense he means – it’s not him, it’s just that he’s now famous. Can’t shade him and happy not to – what a good looking man!
Well at least he is consistent EVERY interview Ive read from him is cringeworthy
I kind of understand what he’s saying because I know where he’s from (Newark, NJ) and the mentality there. This is how I read what he was saying:
“I understand what females want and need, you know. I’m good at that” = a lot of the guys around there are raised to believe that being good to a woman and keeping her happy comes down to “a few simple things” = respect (specifically, no abusive behavior), being present, and being attentive.
“I don’t know if I’m the guy to give it to them right now. I’m emotionally unavailable” = He’s mentioned many times before that when he’s working, he’s 100% off the grid and disregards everything and anything short of his mother being in danger.
“Until I find something that’s so undeniable that I can’t help myself… The females, they’ll always be there. Like honestly, bro, oh my God. Female-wise now? I ain’t got to do too much work” = WITNESSED THIS FIRSTHAND ! He was hanging out with two friends near Penn Station, Newark two Christmases ago (I was there to board the Amtrak to take me back to school) and a large group of college age girls swarmed him and started flirting. He really didn’t have to do anything and hadn’t done anything besides talk to his buddies.
I can understand why what he’s saying is problematic, but if you look at his answers (which I imagine will change the with more interviews and him learning how to be more media savvy – watch) at face value, they aren’t necessarily lies.
Why aren’t therer any man who are like Tom Hiddleston anymore, why do men behave like that? I don’t know about most women, but I am a hopeless romantic. I might be an independent woman, but I want to be treated like a lady. Is there any guy out there who treats women with respect.
He’s delicious so I can kinda push his comments to the side. Plus like other posters have said what he said is true. He’s a young guy that has girls flocking to him because of his status. And he seems to just be enjoying himself. No harm, no foul done. I actually commend him on his honestly.
I first knew of him from Friday Night Lights and he was quite good in that.
He sounds a bit disrespectful towards women. Easy come, easy go attitude. Definitely sounds like he is not interested in a serious relationship at this time in his life.
As long as there are arseholes full of themselves bc they got some sort of success and idiot females to make that ego even bigger those arsehole can say crap like this. Basically he says he wants to sleep around and not commit when he knows damn well that’s most women do. I bet he has misled some too to think that. I don’t think he is a big deal I barely recognised him had to read what he had done and he ll probably go on to do a few shitty films and be forgotten . Enjoy your 15 mins hot shot
I just feel an itch to slap any man who uses the term “females.” It’s so dehumanizing.
As for his lack of emotional availability, that’s fine. Nothing wrong with being up front about it. But I guarantee you that if he was a woman making that statement, we’d be tearing her apart.