‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler calls his children the ‘best producers’ as he accepts the Oscar for best original screenplay

The 2026 Oscars were undoubtedly a night for Ryan Coogler's directed ‘Sinners’. Not only did Michael B. Jordan win Best Actor for his role in the film, but ‘Sinners’ also won the Best Original Screenplay award. As Coogler accepted the award, he thanked his wife, Zinzi Coogler, and their three children.

Ryan Coogler calls his children the best producers

"Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Coogler, you guys are the best producers in the world, and Zinzi, you are the best wife and mom in the world," Coogler said during his speech, after ‘Sinners’ won the Best Original Screenplay award over fellow nominees ‘Blue Moon’, ‘It Was Just an Accident’, ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘Sentimental Value.’




"Every day I get to spend with you is better than the one that came before it," Coogler said of his wife. "And to my parents who are here, thank you for all the memories, thank you for making me believe in myself."

Ryan Coogler’s heartfelt message to his children

Coogler, who attended the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, with his wife Zinzi, also apologized to his children for being away from them. "To my babies who are at home watching, I apologize for all the time away. Dad loves you," the 39-year-old added. "Memories are all we have, and I'll give you some great ones, and y'all are blessed to live a long life and [when] Dad becomes just a memory, I want you to remember this one thing: I love y'all more than anything. Thank you."

Ryan and Zinzi have been married since 2016; they had their first child sometime in 2019 after Zinzi was spotted showing off her baby bump at the 2019 Oscars. While their second child’s birth year is unknown, the couple’s third baby was born in 2025.

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