In a moment of pure internet gold, actress and trans icon Angelica Ross casually confessed that she once went on what she thought was a romantic date—with none other than Michael B. Jordan. The only catch? He didn’t know it was a date.
“Flashback to our first date @michaelbjordan,” Ross posted to social media, sending fans into full swoon mode. But before anyone could start drafting wedding hashtags, she dropped the twist: “To be clear, you had no idea it was a date, but I was in Lalaland with you.”
Oof. The kind of secondhand heartbreak we all know too well. But when it’s MBJ—actor, producer, and literal thirst trap in human form—it hits different.
Ross recalled the encounter with signature charm and self-deprecating humor, explaining that their “date” involved a deep discussion about misogyny and LGBTQ+ experiences in the Black community. While Michael was likely thinking, “Wow, what a great convo,” Angelica was already naming their future kids.
Things hit a comedic high when, during her “post-date” gush session in a van with other women, she realized one of them was Jordan’s sister. Cue the record scratch.
“I kept it cute, but will never forget what a gentleman you were. Can we go back???” she wrote.
Fans immediately took to social media, blessing the moment with memes, tweets, and all the digital love. One viral comment read:
“Sis was in the friend zone but packed for the honeymoon.”
Another chimed in with:
“Michael B. Jordan taking someone on a surprise non-date is very on-brand. He gives accidental heartbreaker.”
While Jordan hasn’t publicly responded to the post, the story has been praised for what it truly represents: a sweet, safe, and affirming moment between a trans woman and a Hollywood A-lister.
In an industry where trans stories often go unseen or misunderstood, Angelica Ross continues to lead with vulnerability and grace—even when recounting moments of mild romantic delusion.
“I know I was reaching,” Ross seemed to say between the lines, “but I reached FABULOUSLY.”
And honestly? If Michael B. Jordan so much as makes direct eye contact with you, calling it a date isn’t delusional—it’s a reasonable conclusion backed by science, social norms, and every rom-com ever made.
So what’s the moral of the story?
Sometimes it’s not about the fairytale ending. Sometimes it’s about feeling seen, sharing laughs, and shooting your shot with style—even if it turns out to be a layup into the friend zone.
We’re still rooting for Angelica’s rom-com moment. Netflix, do your thing.
