“Even when he’s posing for the paparazzi cameras, the brother always knows how to strike just the right pose to hold my attention. For evidence, just look at this this steamin’ hot shot. It’s dripping swagoo!” — Charli Penn, ESSENCE.com Relationships Editor
“I can’t get enough of Michael ‘Bae’ Jordan’s humility about success. It is so genuine and refreshing.” — Cori Murray, ESSENCE Entertainment Editor
“You have to admit that his stare is kinda dreamy. I tried not to get caught up in the hype, but with every new photo, i’m in a trance.” — Charli Penn, ESSENCE.com Relationships Editor
“I can’t get enough of Michael Bae Jordan’s chiseled arms. I saw them up close at Essence Fest and I lost my breath. If he ever hugged me… [insert arm fantasy here].” — Cori Murray, ESSENCE Entertainment Editor
“He’s a family man. Say what you may about momma’s boys but BAE’s who love their mothers tend to have an uncanny respect for women. Jordan has said he treats women he dates the way he wants men to treat his sister.” — Sylvia Obell
“He has a good head on those fine broad shoulders. The actor has said that his slow rise to fame (Wallace from The Wire #neverforget) has kept him grounded.” — Sylvia Obell
“During his Oprah’s Next Chapter interview with Oprah, he explained his number one rule for dating and said he believes in karma and doesn’t want to treat a woman any differently than he’d want a man to treat his sister. Also, what girl doesn’t love a man who’s always smiling!” — Keisha Lamothe, ESSENCE Producer
“It was a shock when I realized Michael Bae Jordan was standing across from me in the lounge at ESSENCE Festival. And then he smiled at me. Fine and polite? *Swoon*” — Charreah K. Jackson, ESSENCE Relationships Editor
“In that Axe video, my eyes stayed on his loaded guns. Those are some serious arms for strong hugs, powerful massages and helping a girl move into her new place, which could one day be his place.” — Charreah K. Jackson, ESSENCE Relationships Editor
“He has killer sex appeal but doesn’t seem to know it, which makes him even sexier.” — Sylvia Obell
“He’s a good boy with bad boy appeal. So you can bring him home to mom and then back to your place later.”
“Jordan’s resume to date is beyond impressive. Watching him transform his character in Frutivale Station only made fans love him more.” — Charli Penn, Relationships Editor, ESSENCE.com
“He’s a mentor. He’s encouraged young filmmakers with Sprite Films and even worked with an up and coming director in Fruitvale Station.” — Charlise Ferguson, ESSENCE.com Partnerships Editor
“We love a celeb hunk who doesn’t take himself too seriously. Jordan makes that rare list.” — Charli Penn, ESSENCE.com Relationships Editor
“Jordan is one of our many celeb crushes who keeps his fans happy on Instagram with sexy selfies, like this one.” — Charlise Ferguson, ESSENCE.com Partnerships Editor
