Tessa Thompson on first meeting with Michael B Jordan: 'I instantly loved him'

Actress Tessa Thompson made a joke about her dating life and that of her former costar Michael B Jordan during a recent event The actress spoke about the pairs special connection while honouring Jordan at the American Cinematheque Awards reported PeopleThe pair starred as husband and wife in the Creed film seriesDuring the American Cinematheque Awards an annual event that specifically honoured Jordan this year Thompson gave a speech opening up about her special connection with Jordan both on film and behind the scenes after they worked together for all three Creed filmsMr Jordan and I began our onscreen relationship playing soulmates Adonis and Bianca Creed over a decade ago the actress saidAnd for better or worse it is to date the longest relationship that either of us has ever been in she jokingly continued adding Thats showbiz baby as per the outletShe talked about their shared unconventional bonding experiences while working together which she thinks ultimately helped solidify their friendshipWe even actually as our character couple went to therapy together something that many couples should do but dont she saidSo the point is I know my work husband extremely well Thompson addedI have watched my workplace spouse evolve immensely and grow tremendously but at the same time not change one bit Thompson then said of Jordan according to PeopleHes still the same kind humble liable to hug someone when entering a room strong and sensitive human being that he was many moons ago when we met in a casting office somewhere in the valley and someone said Now have chemistry the star continuedI knew instantly who he was somehow and I loved him He felt familiar Why I dont know she addedThompson talked about Jordans work ethic stating You treat crew like a community Everyones seen and heard You embody excellence without egoYou are what it means when power meets empathy something that sadly is in short supply And you lead with heart not armour which is effectively what makes you steal the hearts of so many she further saidThompson continued The first time I met you years and years ago you toiled away at changing your body for the first Creed film at learning a new and very physical skill with complete dedication and humility And I watched you then grow into an iconic character that audiences would root forPersonally never has it been easier to sit in ones corner and feel invested in their success than it has been with you MBJ For me it is merely life imitating art So congratulations on the honor Its so so richly deserved Thompson concluded her speech according to PeopleThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever