Michael B. Jordan admitted in a recent interview that he enjoys doing shirtless scenes.Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty
Michael B. Jordandoesn’t mind taking off his shirt for movie roles — and his fans likely don’t mind either.In a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, published on Monday, theCreed IIIstar, 36, admitted to enjoying filming shirtless scenes, calling it “a plus in my life and in my career.”
“Look, we’re only going to be at this age once and have the ability to play these roles, to be physical and take my shirt off. I’m in my physical prime right now in this moment. So I have been, like, yeah, we’re gonna milk this,” said the actor, who recently starred inCalvin Klein’s Spring 2023 underwear campaignalongsideKendall Jenner,FKA Twigsand others.
Still, that doesn’t mean Jordan wants to be typecast as an actor known only for putting his chiseled physique on display onscreen. “Lately, I’ve started to really think about and daydream about the future and what roles and what direction I want to go in, so there have been moments where I want to throw on a suit rather than a tank top. Maybe go for a shirt over a fitted tank, you know what I mean?” he continued.
Michael B. Jordan appears shirtless in a boxing scene in the 2005 film ‘Creed.'.Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett
Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett
“My team and I have done a really great job at strategically figuring out when is good to be [PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive] or when it’s really cool to just chill and put on some sweats and a T-shirt.”
He said his goal is to be relatable to everyday movie fans.
“I want to break down the façade that celebrities or actors have where they are put on such a pedestal or being untouchable, unreachable. That’s part of the allure of the business and that’s great, but it’s also really good for people to know that we’re all the same,” Jordan explained. “We put our shoes on most of the time just like everybody else.”
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He doesn’t just focus on his physical health; he also nurtures his mental well-being with regular meditation practice.
“Meditationis something that really keeps me even-keeled. In our industry, we’re dealing with all types of highs and lows with curve balls getting thrown at us, whether that be through the media or whatever we’re dealing with,” Jordan toldTHR. “It’s a lot of opinions that can get inside your head and it’s important to be able to clear your mind and sit still. Meditation allows for that reset so you don’t stress yourself out.”
Michael B. Jordan attends the 2023 Academy Awards.Mike Coppola/Getty
Now that he’s branching out into directing withCreed III, meditation has become an even more important part of his wellness routine. “Especially with directing, it’s a big responsibility with a lot of stressors and it’s been great to help me be able to sit still for a minute,” he said.
Keeping stress at bay is key for Jordan, who is not only juggling a demanding Hollywood career but a few side hustles as well. Among them, he recently teamed up with fellow actorsRyan ReynoldsandRob McElhenneytobuy the Alpine F1 racing teamunder Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Investments group. TheDeadpoolstar shared the news of the purchase in an Instagram Story last month.
source: people.com
