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Michael B. Jordan Says He Sought Therapy After 'Black Panther' to Decompress

In a CBS Sunday Morning interview, he said post‑role therapy became a path to self‑discovery, improving his communication.

Overview

  • Jordan said on Jan. 4 that playing Erik Killmonger stayed with him after filming, leading him to seek therapy to decompress.
  • He described isolating himself and limiting contact with his family while preparing to inhabit the character's mindset.
  • The counseling, he said, "spiraled into" broader self-discovery and helped him become a better communicator.
  • He encouraged others, especially men, to consider therapy, stressing there is no shame in seeking help.
  • The disclosure is being reported alongside his current Sinners awards buzz and Black Panther’s $1.34 billion cultural footprint.