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Jonathan Michael Majors (born September 7, 1989)[1][2] is an American actor. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, Majors rose to prominence for starring in the drama films The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) and Da 5 Bloods (2020), and the HBO horror series Lovecraft Country (2020), for which he received a nomination from the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Key Information
Majors has since portrayed Nat Love in the western The Harder They Fall (2021), Jesse L. Brown in the war film Devotion (2022), and antagonist Dame Anderson in the sports film Creed III (2023). In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), he portrayed Kang the Conqueror in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), while also appearing as other variants of the character in the Disney+ series Loki (2021–2023).
In March 2023, Majors was arrested for physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. That December, he was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment.[3] After the conviction, he was dropped from numerous upcoming projects, including any future involvement with the MCU.[4][5][6] He subsequently served a 52-week in-person domestic violence intervention program.[7]
Early life
[edit]Majors was born in Santa Barbara County, California, and spent his early years living with his mother, who is a pastor,[8] his older sister, and younger brother on the Vandenberg military base, as his father was in the US Air Force.[9] In 2020, Majors said "Our father, who loved us dearly, just kind of disappeared one day ... and he resurfaced 17 years later."[9] Majors has since reconnected with his father.[10] The family moved around various cities in Texas, including Dallas, Georgetown, and Cedar Hill.[11] He attended Cedar Hill High School and graduated from Duncanville High School in 2008.
Majors has described himself as having had a "difficult" childhood, growing up with drug dealers and murderers for neighbors who wore ankle monitors on their release from prison.[12] As a teenager, Majors was arrested for shoplifting, suspended from high school for fighting, and lived in his car while working two jobs[9] after being kicked out of his house.[12] He eventually found solace and a "safe space" in the world of theatre,[9] which he joined after watching Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. Majors credits Heath Ledger's Joker as the reason he became an actor, and why he seeks to be an inspiration to others.[12]
Majors studied for his bachelor's degree at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts,[13] and later attended the Yale School of Drama; he graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in 2016.[14]
Career
[edit]2017–2019: Early roles and breakthrough
[edit]Majors secured his first onscreen role in the ABC miniseries When We Rise while still a student at Yale.[15][16] In the series, Majors portrayed real-life gay activist Ken Jones; as part of his research for the role, he met with Jones before playing him.[17] That same year, Majors appeared in his first feature film role as Corporal Henry Woodson in the revisionist Western film Hostiles, written and directed by Scott Cooper. The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2017.[18] It was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2017.[19] More roles followed, in the 2018 films White Boy Rick and Out of Blue.[20][21] Both of these films screened at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival,[22] with the latter competing for the Platform Prize.[23]
In 2019, Majors rose to prominence after starring in Joe Talbot's critically acclaimed independent feature film The Last Black Man in San Francisco, for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination.[24] The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2019.[25] It was released by A24 in the United States on June 7, 2019.[26] Former President of the United States Barack Obama rated it as one of the best films of 2019.[27] Majors's performance was praised by critics: Manohla Dargis of The New York Times called his performance "a mournful heartbreaker",[28] while Rolling Stone described his turn as "both deeply sensitive and charmingly left-of-center".[29] Majors also appeared in three other 2019 film releases: Captive State,[30] Gully,[31] and Jungleland.[32]
2020–2023: Marvel films and leading roles
[edit]In 2020, Majors starred alongside Chadwick Boseman and Delroy Lindo in Spike Lee's war drama film Da 5 Bloods, which was released on Netflix.[33] That year, he also garnered wider notice for portraying Atticus Freeman in the HBO television series Lovecraft Country.[34] His performance in Lovecraft Country was favorably reviewed by critics; Vogue dubbed him "the emotional core of the show".[35] In 2021, Majors starred as the lead actor in Jeymes Samuel's directorial debut film The Harder They Fall, acting alongside Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King and Delroy Lindo.[36] In 2023, he starred in Magazine Dreams[37] and co-starred alongside Michael B. Jordan in Creed III. The former film was screened at Sundance in January 2023 and acquired by Searchlight Pictures for a release in December that year, but was later pulled from release and ultimately returned quietly to its producers following Majors's harassment and assault conviction.[38][39] It was ultimately released theatrically in March 2025.[40]
Majors debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ series Loki as "He Who Remains"[41] and portrayed Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. He then appeared as Victor Timely in Loki season 2.
2023–present: Post-assault conviction
[edit]On December 18, 2023, following his harassment and assault conviction, Marvel Studios announced that they would be parting ways with Majors.[4] He was originally set to appear in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. Marvel met with actor Colman Domingo about potentially joining the MCU and replacing Majors as Kang, though Domingo declined, as he did not want to be cast as a replacement for another actor; he would eventually be cast as Norman Osborn in the animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.[42] The Kang Dynasty was reworked into Avengers: Doomsday, with the main antagonist changed to Doctor Doom, played by veteran MCU actor Robert Downey Jr.[43][44][45][46] He was also dropped from a planned film about Dennis Rodman titled 48 Hours in Las Vegas.[47] On June 21, 2024, Majors received the Perseverance Award which, per the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, is "given to an individual who has shown that no matter what adversity they face, they will continue to aspire to inspire."[48][49]
On June 20, 2024 it was announced that Majors would star in an upcoming supernatural revenge thriller titled Merciless, to be directed by Martin Villeneuve, brother of Denis Villeneuve.[50]
Personal life
[edit]Relationships
[edit]Majors has a daughter.[10] In August 2021, he began a relationship with British dancer Grace Jabbari, whom he met in London on the set of the film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The pair separated in March 2023, following an incident in which Majors assaulted and harassed Jabbari.[51]
In May 2023, Majors began dating actress Meagan Good.[52] In November 2024, the couple announced their engagement at Ebony magazine's Power 100 event, where they first met in 2022.[53] The pair married in March 2025.[54]
2023 assault
[edit]On March 25, 2023, Majors placed a 911 emergency call requesting medical assistance to his New York residence after he claimed he had arrived home and found his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, unresponsive. Majors also claimed he had spent the night at a hotel.[55] Majors was later arrested on assault, strangulation and harassment charges, stemming from a domestic dispute with Jabbari the prior evening who "sustained minor injuries to her head and neck and was removed to an area hospital in stable condition," according to the NYPD after their preliminary investigation.[56] He was released from custody that day, and his spokesperson denied the allegations, saying Majors "has done nothing wrong ... We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up."[56] On March 26, Majors was arraigned in the New York City Criminal Court on the charges.[57]
Majors's attorney, Priya Chaudhry, claimed that there were "two written statements from the woman recanting these allegations."[58] On March 30, Chaudhry released text messages allegedly sent by Jabbari.[59][60][61]
Jabbari was granted temporary order of protection by a judge against Majors ahead of a May 9, 2023 court date.[62]
Reactions
[edit]In the initial wake of the incident, the United States Army announced they were suspending recruiting commercials that starred Majors.[63][64] In a statement released to the public, the Army said, "While Mr. Majors is innocent until proven guilty, prudence dictates that we pull our ads until the investigation into these allegations is complete."[58]
Several weeks after his arrest, Majors was dropped as a client by both the management company Entertainment 360 and the public relations firm The Lede Company.[65][46][66] Majors was expected to star in and executive produce an upcoming adaptation of the Walter Mosley novel The Man in My Basement, but he was cut from the film and his role was recast.[67] Majors's invitation to the 2023 Met Gala was rescinded and he was removed from the Texas Rangers ad campaign.[68] On October 27, 2023, Disney removed Magazine Dreams from its release schedule, an upcoming film starring Majors and originally set to be released on December 8, 2023, by Disney's Searchlight Pictures subsidiary.[69] Following his eventual conviction, Marvel Studios dropped him from his several roles, such as Kang the Conqueror, and retitled the upcoming Avengers film to match.[4]
Trial and conviction
[edit]On November 29, 2023, the assault trial began, with Majors pleading not guilty to misdemeanor assault and harassment charges.[70][71] On December 5, Jabbari provided testimony backing the prosecution's claim that Majors assaulted her and presented evidence to the court as well.[72][73]
On December 11, 2023, one of the strangers who came across Jabbari after the alleged assault, identified as Chloe Zoller, testified Jabbari looked "visibly upset" when she saw her outside but she did not notice any injuries on Jabbari at the time.[74][75] Another video was released of Majors yelling at his ex-girlfriend, describing himself as a "great man", comparing himself to Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama, and demanding she act like Coretta Scott King and Michelle Obama.[76] On December 13, the judge presiding over the case allowed key evidence to be released to the public including CCTV footage of the alleged assault and Jabbari chasing Majors across several blocks in New York City.[77][78] Closing arguments began on December 14.[79][80]
On December 18, 2023, Majors was found guilty of one count of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a charge of harassment as a violation. He was acquitted on another charge of assault and one of aggravated harassment. His sentencing was set for February 6, 2024.[81] However, on the scheduled date, the sentencing was postponed to April 8, 2024, after a slew of post-conviction motions were filed by Majors's attorneys.[82] In April 2024, he was sentenced to 52 weeks of a domestic violence intervention program and probation.[83]
Other abuse allegations
[edit]In April 2023, Variety reported that more women accusing Majors of abuse had come forward and were cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney's office. The D.A. declined comment.[84][85]
In June 2023, Rolling Stone published a report alleging a pattern of abusive behavior by Majors dating back to 2013, when he was studying at the Yale School of Drama.[86] According to multiple third parties, Majors was physically and emotionally abusive toward one partner, while another described their relationship as "emotional torture".[87][85] Majors's attorney denied the allegations, noting that the Rolling Stone report was effectively hearsay.[85]
In February 2024, the two women who accused Majors of domestic abuse were identified.[88]
Lawsuit
[edit]In March 2024, Jabbari sued Majors for defamation, assault and battery, alleging that Majors had a "pattern of pervasive domestic abuse that began in 2021 and extended through 2023".[89][90] In November 2024, the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice by Jabbari.[91]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hostiles | Corporal Henry Woodson | |
| 2018 | White Boy Rick | Johnny "Lil Man" Curry | |
| Out of Blue | Duncan J. Reynolds | ||
| 2019 | The Last Black Man in San Francisco | Montgomery Allen | |
| Captive State | Rafe Drummond | ||
| Gully | Greg | ||
| Jungleland | Pepper | ||
| 2020 | Da 5 Bloods | David | |
| 2021 | The Harder They Fall | Nat Love / Nathaniel Buck | |
| 2022 | Devotion | Jesse Brown | |
| 2023 | Magazine Dreams | Killian Maddox | |
| Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Kang the Conqueror | ||
| Creed III | Damian "Diamond Dame" Anderson |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | When We Rise | Young Ken Jones | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Lovecraft Country | Atticus Sampson "Tic" Freeman | Main role |
| 2021 | Saturday Night Live | Himself (host) | Episode: "Jonathan Majors/Taylor Swift"[92] |
| 2021–2023 | Loki | He Who Remains / Victor Timely / Time-Keepers (voice) | 5 episodes |
| Marvel Studios: Assembled | Himself | Docuseries; 3 episodes |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work/Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | African-American Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | The Harder They Fall | Won | [93] |
| 2022 | Austin Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | Nominated | [94] | |
| 2020 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor, Motion Picture | The Last Black Man in San Francisco | Nominated | [95] |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | Outstanding Actor, Drama Series | Lovecraft Country | Won | [96] | |
| 2022 | Outstanding Actor | The Harder They Fall | Nominated | [97] | |
| Outstanding Guest Actor, Drama Series | Loki | Nominated | [98] | ||
| 2024 | Outstanding Supporting Performance | Creed III | Nominated | [99] | |
| 2021 | Celebration of Black Cinema and Television | Ensemble Award | The Harder They Fall | Won | [100] |
| 2021 | Critics' Choice Awards | Best Acting Ensemble | Da 5 Bloods | Nominated | [101] |
| Best Actor in a Drama Series | Lovecraft Country | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Best Acting Ensemble | The Harder They Fall | Nominated | [102] | |
| 2021 | Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in a Horror Series | Lovecraft Country | Nominated | [103] |
| 2022 | Best Actor in an Action Movie | The Harder They Fall | Nominated | [104] | |
| 2021 | Detroit Film Critics Society | Best Ensemble | Nominated | [105] | |
| 2019 | Gotham Awards | Breakthrough Actor | The Last Black Man in San Francisco | Nominated | [106] |
| 2021 | Ensemble Tribute Award | The Harder They Fall | Won | [107] | |
| 2021 | Hollywood Critics Association Awards | Best Cast Ensemble | Da 5 Bloods | Won | [108] |
| 2022 | Houston Film Critics Society | Best Cast Ensemble | The Harder They Fall | Nominated | [109] |
| 2020 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Male | The Last Black Man in San Francisco | Nominated | [110] |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | New Generation Award | Himself | Won | [111] |
| 2021 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Lovecraft Country | Nominated | [112] |
| Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | Da 5 Bloods | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | The Harder They Fall | Nominated | [113] | |
| Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | Won | ||||
| 2021 | National Board of Review Awards | Best Cast | Won | [114] | |
| 2022 | Newport Beach Film Festival | Artist of Distinction Award | Himself | Won | [115] |
| 2021 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lovecraft Country | Nominated | [116] |
| 2022 | San Diego Film Critics Society | Best Performance by an Ensemble | The Harder They Fall | Nominated | [117] |
| 2021 | Saturn Awards | Best Actor on Television | Lovecraft Country | Nominated | [118] |
| 2022 | Best Guest Starring Role on Television | Loki | Nominated | [119] | |
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | Da 5 Bloods | Nominated | [120] |
| Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | Lovecraft Country | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | The Harder They Fall | Nominated | [121] |
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[edit]Jonathan Majors
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Family background and upbringing
Jonathan Majors was born on September 7, 1989, in Lompoc, California, the second of three children to parents Terri Majors (née Anderson), a pastor, and Winfred Majors, who had military training in the Air Force.[10][11] The family resided initially on Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, reflecting his father's military background, before relocating to Texas during his early childhood, including periods in Georgetown outside Austin and later the Dallas area.[12][13] Majors was primarily raised by his mother after his father left the family when Majors was nine years old, remaining absent for approximately 17 years.[14] He has described growing up in a working-class household amid more affluent neighbors, which contributed to feelings of disparity as he observed peers accessing opportunities unavailable to him.[15] In interviews, Majors has recounted experiencing sexual abuse starting at age nine, perpetrated by both men and women in positions of care, an ordeal he addressed through therapy following his 2023 legal proceedings.[16][17] During his youth, Majors faced disciplinary issues, including an incident of shoplifting and school suspensions for fighting, amid a challenging home environment shaped by his parents' separation.[10] His mother's support proved pivotal when he later pursued acting as an outlet, marking a shift from earlier troubles toward creative interests.[10]Education and early interests
Majors exhibited early interests in athletics and music during his high school years in Texas, where he participated actively in sports and developed a passion for performance that later channeled into acting.[18] His youth was marked by personal challenges, including incidents of shoplifting and school suspensions for fighting, amid a turbulent environment that included frequent relocations across cities like Dallas, Georgetown, and Cedar Hill.[10] [19] These experiences contrasted with his growing affinity for creative outlets, as he transitioned from athletic pursuits to theater, finding it a stabilizing influence.[20] [21] After transferring from Cedar Hill High School, Majors graduated from Duncanville High School in 2008, a pivotal step supported by his mother, a pastor who encouraged his emerging dedication to acting.[22] He then enrolled at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting in 2012.[23] [24] Continuing his formal training, Majors attended the Yale School of Drama, from which he graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in 2016, honing skills that emphasized disciplined performance over his prior athletic background.[25] [21] This educational path reflected a deliberate shift toward professional acting, informed by his high school discoveries and familial support.[20]Career
Early training and initial roles (pre-2017)
Majors pursued formal acting training following his high school graduation, enrolling at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2012.[26] During his time at UNCSA, he participated in student productions, including a role in the 2011 staging of A Streetcar Named Desire.[27] Seeking advanced instruction, Majors then attended the Yale School of Drama, completing a Master of Fine Arts in acting in 2016.[26] While developing his skills in these programs, he gained initial professional stage experience, notably portraying a role in Henry V with the Chautauqua Theater Company at the Bratton Theatre in Chautauqua, New York, from August 14 to 21, 2015.[28] These early theatrical engagements preceded his transition to onscreen work, building foundational performance expertise through rigorous academic and repertory settings.[29]2017–2019: Breakthrough in independent film
Majors secured supporting roles in independent features during 2018, marking his transition from television to cinema. In White Boy Rick, a crime drama directed by Yann Demange and released on September 14, 2018, he portrayed Clarence "Bones" Dawkins, a local dealer entangled in the film's depiction of 1980s Detroit underworld dynamics.[30] In Out of Blue, a psychological thriller directed by Carol Morley and released on October 12, 2018, Majors played Detective Tony Pine, contributing to the ensemble investigation of a murder tied to quantum physics themes.[30] The year 2019 elevated Majors' profile through multiple indie projects. He starred as Rafe Drummond, a key resistance figure against alien occupation, in Captive State, a dystopian sci-fi film directed by Rupert Wyatt and released on March 15, 2019.[31] His performance drew notice for embodying quiet defiance amid systemic control, though the film received mixed reviews for its narrative execution. Majors achieved breakthrough recognition with his leading role in The Last Black Man in San Francisco, directed by Joe Talbot in a directorial debut, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2019, and was theatrically released on June 7, 2019.[32] Portraying Montgomery "Mont" Allen, the introspective best friend to protagonist Jimmie Fails (played by Jimmie Fails), Majors depicted a character as a sensitive, Shakespeare-quoting artist navigating gentrification's erosion of Black San Francisco neighborhoods.[33] To authentically capture Mont's essence, Majors shadowed Fails for several months, immersing in the real-life inspirations behind the semi-autobiographical story.[34] Critics lauded Majors' nuanced portrayal for its emotional depth and individuality, highlighting his ability to convey quiet resilience and intellectual curiosity amid loss.[32] The film earned widespread acclaim for its poetic exploration of displacement and memory, with Majors' performance earning a nomination for the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor.[35] This role solidified Majors' reputation in independent cinema, showcasing his range in character-driven narratives over commercial blockbusters.2020–2023: Major roles and Marvel Cinematic Universe
In 2020, Majors starred as Atticus Freeman, a young man searching for his father amid supernatural threats and racial terror in 1950s America, in the HBO series Lovecraft Country, which aired from August 16 to October 18.[36] That year, he also portrayed David, the son of a Vietnam War veteran, in Spike Lee's Netflix film Da 5 Bloods, released on June 12, where a group of aging soldiers returns to Vietnam for their fallen squad leader's remains and lost gold.[37] [38] Majors' profile rose further in 2021 with the lead role of Nat Love, a gunslinger seeking vengeance, in the all-Black cast Western The Harder They Fall, released on Netflix on November 3.[39] The same year marked his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as He Who Remains, a variant of the time-traveling conqueror Kang, in the finale of Disney+ series Loki season 1, which debuted on July 14.[40] In 2022, Majors played Jesse Brown, the U.S. Navy's first Black aviator facing discrimination during the Korean War, in the biographical drama Devotion, released on November 23. He also voiced a role in the short documentary Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches, premiered that year.[41] Majors' 2023 output included the Sundance premiere of Magazine Dreams on January 21, where he portrayed Killian Maddox, an aspiring bodybuilder grappling with obsession and isolation, serving as actor and executive producer.[42] In Creed III, released March 3, he starred as Damian Anderson, a former friend turned ruthless antagonist challenging Adonis Creed, marking the directorial debut of co-star Michael B. Jordan.[43] Within the MCU, Majors expanded Kang's variants by playing the Conqueror himself as the primary villain in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, released February 17, and Victor Timely, a 19th-century inventor variant, in Loki season 2, which concluded on November 9.[44] [45]2023–present: Post-conviction projects and industry challenges
Following his December 18, 2023, conviction for misdemeanor reckless assault and harassment, Majors experienced immediate and severe professional fallout. Marvel Studios announced on December 19, 2023, that it had ended its association with him, leading to the recasting of his role as Kang the Conqueror and a pivot from the original Kang-centric storyline in upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, including retitling Avengers: The Kang Dynasty to Avengers: Doomsday with Doctor Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., introduced as the primary antagonist for the Avengers films.[46][47][48] Entertainment industry representatives severed ties shortly after his March 2023 arrest, with management firm Entertainment 360 dropping him in April 2023 and publicity firm The Lede Company following suit; these decisions persisted post-conviction, limiting his access to high-profile representation.[48][49] Searchlight Pictures, which had acquired the bodybuilding drama Magazine Dreams—in which Majors starred as an aspiring competitive bodybuilder—indefinitely shelved its planned December 2023 release in October 2023 amid the legal proceedings, citing the conviction as a factor.[50] The film, which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival to positive reviews for Majors' performance, was later picked up by Briarcliff Entertainment and released theatrically on March 21, 2025.[50][51] Majors' April 8, 2024, sentencing to a 52-week domestic violence intervention program, probation, and community service imposed logistical constraints on his work schedule, potentially conflicting with production demands.[52] Despite this, he secured his first post-conviction acting role on June 20, 2024, starring as the lead in the supernatural revenge thriller Merciless, directed by Martin Villeneuve and produced by Hyperion Films.[48][52] In March 2025, he was cast in a second project, the action film True Threat, directed by Gerard McMurray.[53][54] These independent ventures represent a shift to smaller-scale productions, as major studios have shown reluctance to engage with Majors amid ongoing public scrutiny and the dismissal of Grace Jabbari's federal civil lawsuit against him in November 2024, which had alleged battery, defamation, and emotional distress.[55][56] In March 2025 interviews promoting Magazine Dreams, Majors discussed his career hiatus, attributing personal challenges to childhood trauma including sexual abuse, while expressing intent to rebuild through accountability and new roles.[57][58] Analysts have noted that his path to mainstream recovery remains uncertain, requiring demonstrated reliability in these lower-profile projects amid persistent industry wariness.[55][51]Personal life
Relationships and family
Majors is the father of a daughter named Ella, born in 2013 from a previous relationship whose details he has kept private. He has emphasized protecting her from public scrutiny while fostering a close relationship, noting in interviews that she does not fully grasp his celebrity status and that he teaches her to distinguish genuine interactions from those influenced by fame.[59][60] Prior to his current marriage, Majors was in a relationship with British dancer Grace Jabbari, which began in 2021 and ended in 2023 amid allegations of assault and harassment that led to his criminal conviction. Several former partners have alleged a pattern of controlling and abusive behavior in his past relationships, claims reported by The New York Times based on interviews with ex-girlfriends who described emotional manipulation and physical incidents, though Majors has denied these characterizations and maintained his innocence beyond the specific conviction.[61] (attributing to NYT reporting) Majors began dating actress Meagan Good in early 2023, shortly after his arrest in the Jabbari case; the two had met years earlier but reconnected during his legal challenges, with Good publicly supporting him throughout the proceedings. They announced their engagement in 2024 and married in a small private ceremony at their Los Angeles home on March 18, 2025, marking Majors' first marriage; Good had previously been married to producer DeVon Franklin from 2011 to 2022.[62][63] The couple has discussed expanding their family, with Good stating in 2025 interviews that she is "definitely ready" to have two children with Majors, who already has parental experience from raising Ella. Majors has credited Good's support as instrumental during his post-conviction career setbacks, though he acknowledged it came at a professional cost to her, including lost opportunities.[64][63]Public persona and interests
Jonathan Majors projects a public persona defined by intense discipline and commitment to character embodiment, particularly through physical transformations. For roles requiring muscular builds, such as the aspiring bodybuilder in Magazine Dreams (2023), he adopted extreme dietary and training protocols, including consuming up to 6,100 calories daily while incorporating cardio, weights, and mental conditioning.[65] He has described his approach to fitness as integral to personal growth, often training multiple times daily with routines emphasizing strength, endurance, and recovery, as seen in preparations for Creed III (2023) where he focused on boxing-specific conditioning.[66][67] Majors advocates for a positive view of masculinity, asserting that "there's nothing wrong with masculinity" and that problems emerge only when it becomes toxic, a perspective he has articulated in interviews amid discussions of male roles in film. Following his 2023 conviction, he has emphasized themes of healing, faith, and self-improvement in public appearances, including launching "Honor Culture," a fitness and wellness initiative with partner Meagan Good aimed at mind, body, and soul restoration.[68] His personal interests include Formula 1 racing, which he has named as a recent hobby, alongside time with his four dogs and prioritizing fatherhood to his daughter.[69] Majors has shared routines involving family activities and maintains a focus on literature and intellectual pursuits, reflecting his Yale drama background.[12]Legal issues
2023 assault allegation and criminal proceedings
On March 25, 2023, Jonathan Majors was arrested in Manhattan, New York City, following a domestic dispute reported via 911 call from his Chelsea apartment around 11 a.m.[70] [71] Police determined that the altercation began earlier in a chauffeured SUV, where Majors allegedly struck his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in the face with an open hand, twisted her arm behind her back, and fractured her middle finger; Jabbari was treated at a hospital for a cut behind her ear, bruising, and swelling.[72] [73] Majors was charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault in the third degree (one intentional, one reckless), one count of misdemeanor strangulation in the second degree, and one count of misdemeanor criminal mischief in the second degree.[74] [75] Majors was arraigned the following day in Manhattan Criminal Court, pleaded not guilty, and was released without bail or travel restrictions, with a protection order issued barring contact with Jabbari.[72] [73] His defense attorney, Priya Chaudhry, maintained that Jabbari had initiated the violence by grabbing Majors' phone during an argument about text messages, leading to her attacking him in the vehicle; Chaudhry released purported text messages from Jabbari post-incident apologizing and expressing concern for Majors' well-being, which prosecutors described as consistent with a pattern of emotional abuse rather than evidence against assault claims.[72] [76] Pre-trial proceedings included motions to dismiss charges, which were denied, and delays due to evidentiary disputes; Majors waived a speedy trial to prepare his defense, emphasizing self-defense and arguing the case exemplified gender bias in domestic violence prosecutions.[77] [74] The bench trial began on December 4, 2023, before Judge Michael Gaffey, with Jabbari testifying about the incident and alleging a history of controlling behavior by Majors, including prior physical confrontations; audio recordings and surveillance video showed Jabbari pursuing Majors after he exited the SUV, supporting defense claims of her aggression.[72] [78] Majors testified on December 14, denying striking Jabbari and claiming he restrained her to prevent harm during her attacks, fearing escalation due to her alleged suicidal ideation.[79] On December 18, 2023, after three hours of deliberation, the jury convicted Majors of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree but acquitted him of intentional assault in the third degree and strangulation.[78] [79] [80] Judge Gaffey upheld the verdict, noting the evidence supported a finding of reckless conduct causing injury but not intent or strangulation.[72] Both misdemeanor convictions carried potential penalties of up to one year in jail each.[81]Sentencing, compliance, and civil settlement
On April 8, 2024, Jonathan Majors was sentenced in Manhattan Criminal Court by Judge Michael Gaffey for misdemeanor third-degree reckless assault and second-degree harassment convictions stemming from a March 25, 2023, incident involving his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.[6][4][82] He received a conditional discharge with one year of probation, a $250 surcharge and fee, and a mandate to complete a 52-week in-person batterer's intervention program approved by the New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives.[83][84][85] The judge emphasized that any violation of these terms could result in up to 364 days of incarceration, but noted Majors' lack of prior criminal history and remorse expressed in court as factors avoiding jail time.[6][84] As of November 2024, Majors has shown compliance with the sentencing conditions, including attendance at the required domestic violence program, with no reported violations or revocations of probation in court records or public filings.[4][83] His legal team confirmed ongoing adherence during related proceedings, and the absence of enforcement actions supports this status through the program's initial phases.[85] In parallel, on November 21, 2024, Jabbari voluntarily dismissed with prejudice her March 2024 federal civil lawsuit against Majors in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, which alleged assault, battery, defamation, and emotional distress arising from the same incident and prior alleged abuses.[86][87][88] The parties reached a confidential settlement described by Jabbari's attorney as "favorably settled," resolving all claims without admission of liability by Majors, who had countersued for defamation and sought sanctions against her filings.[89][90] This closure ended the civil litigation, distinct from the criminal outcome, and was filed ahead of a scheduled trial.[91][92]Broader implications and viewpoints
The conviction and lenient sentencing of Jonathan Majors in his 2023 domestic violence case have fueled debates on celebrity privilege in the American justice system, with critics arguing that the absence of incarceration—despite evidence of physical injury to Grace Jabbari, including a fractured finger and cuts—reflects unequal treatment favoring high-profile defendants. Prosecutors and victim advocates, including Jabbari's statements in court, emphasized Majors' lack of remorse and ongoing risk, pointing to patterns of control and abuse documented in trial testimony and subsequent reports of prior relationships involving similar allegations from multiple ex-partners.[93][94] In contrast, some commentators, including Freddie deBoer, have framed the probation and mandatory counseling as aligning with progressive criminal justice reforms that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment for non-felony offenses, though this has drawn accusations of leniency inconsistent with #MeToo-era accountability standards applied to figures like Harvey Weinstein.[95] The case has also spotlighted evidentiary complexities in domestic violence prosecutions, where mutual toxicity—evidenced by Jabbari's aggressive actions on video surveillance and text messages suggesting her manipulation—complicated narratives of unidirectional abuse, leading some observers to question presumptions of female victimhood in intimate partner disputes.[96] Domestic violence experts note that such dynamics are common, with bidirectional aggression occurring in up to 50% of cases per some studies, yet Majors' reckless assault conviction underscores how juries weigh physical harm over context, potentially deterring male victims from reporting due to perceived bias in family courts and media coverage.[97] Majors himself has invoked racial bias in the proceedings, claiming in post-trial interviews that the outcome reflected systemic prejudice against Black men, a viewpoint echoed by supporters but critiqued as deflecting from the jury's findings based on witness testimony and medical records.[98] In Hollywood, the swift recasting of Majors from Marvel's Kang role post-arrest—despite his later compliance with sentencing—illustrates industry risk aversion amid public scrutiny, yet his ongoing projects signal a selective redemption arc that raises questions about enduring consequences for convicted abusers versus unproven allegations.[79] This disparity has implications for #MeToo's legacy, with some arguing it exposes inconsistencies: rapid professional exile pre-conviction versus tolerance for rehabilitation without full admission of guilt, potentially eroding deterrence for elite perpetrators while amplifying trial-by-media effects on due process.[99] The outcome may encourage civil suits from additional accusers, as convictions often catalyze disclosures, but it also highlights causal factors like celebrity status influencing both prosecution vigor and sentencing discretion.[100]Professional recognition
Awards and nominations
Majors received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2021 for his role as Atticus Freeman in Lovecraft Country.[1] He won the Outstanding Lead Performance award at the 2022 Gotham Awards for portraying Killian Maddox in Magazine Dreams.[1] In 2024, Majors was awarded the Perseverance Award at the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, recognizing his career resilience amid legal challenges.[101] Majors received the Best American Actor award at the 2025 Septimius Awards for his performance in Magazine Dreams.[102] The following table summarizes additional notable awards and nominations:| Year | Award | Category | Result | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Newport Beach Film Festival | Artist of Distinction Award | Won | Body of work |
| 2019 | Virginia Film Festival | Breakthrough Star Award | Won | Devotion screening and emerging career |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | New Generation Award | Won | Emerging talent |
Critical reception of performances
Majors first garnered significant critical attention for his supporting role as Montgomery Allen in The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019), where The New York Times critic Manohla Dargis described him as a "mournful heartbreaker."[104] His performance in Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods (2020) similarly earned praise for its emotional depth, contributing to the film's recognition as one of Majors' highest-rated works with strong aggregate scores.[105] In the HBO series Lovecraft Country (2020), Majors portrayed Atticus Freeman, the protagonist navigating 1950s-era racism and supernatural horror; the series holds an 88% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers highlighting the ensemble's solid acting, including Majors' central turn as both vulnerable and resilient.[106] Critics noted the show's ambitious blend of horror and social commentary, where Majors' portrayal anchored the narrative's exploration of Black trauma without overshadowing the ensemble.[107] Majors' antagonist Damian Anderson in Creed III (2023) was widely acclaimed as a "knockout performance," with reviewers commending its layers of restrained intensity and unspoken history that elevated the film's emotional stakes.[108] Forbes praised the role for injecting guilt and swagger, rejuvenating the franchise through Majors' sincere physical and emotional commitment.[109] The film earned an 89% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, buoyed by Majors' dynamic presence opposite Michael B. Jordan.[43] As Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), Majors delivered a menacing villain that stood out amid the film's 46% critics' score, with outlets like Vibe and audience reactions on platforms such as Reddit hailing it as the highlight for its commanding threat and charisma.[110][111] Majors' lead as the troubled bodybuilder Killian Maddox in Magazine Dreams (2025) received some of the strongest acclaim of his career, described as "jaw-dropping," "transfixing," and an "astonishing" showcase of physical transformation and vulnerability that defined the film's urgency.[112][113] The film achieved an 80% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, with Majors' portrayal of untreated mental illness and isolation earning comparisons to Oscar-caliber work despite the movie's dark, uneven elements.[42] Post-release reviews in 2025 reaffirmed this praise, separating his acting prowess from personal controversies.[114]Filmography and media appearances
Film roles
Majors began his feature film career with supporting roles in the late 2010s. In Hostiles (2017), directed by Scott Cooper, he portrayed Corporal Henry Woodson, a soldier escorting a dying Army captain across hostile territory in 1892 New Mexico. His performance drew attention for its intensity amid a cast including Christian Bale and Rosamund Pike.[41] The following year, Majors appeared as Johnny "Lil Man" Curry, a drug dealer, in the crime drama White Boy Rick (2018), based on the true story of Richard Wershe Jr., and as Duncan J. Reynolds in the thriller Out of Blue (2018), investigating a physicist's murder. Breakthrough came with The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019), where Majors played Montgomery Allen, the grounded best friend to Jimmie Fails' aspiring homeowner in a gentrifying city; the indie drama earned critical acclaim for its poignant exploration of displacement.[115] He followed with Rafe Drummond, a resistance fighter against alien occupation, in the sci-fi Captive State (2019), and Greg in the urban drama Gully (2019, released 2021). In Jungleland (2020), Majors depicted Pepper, a loyal brother navigating underground boxing and debt in Boston. Majors gained wider recognition in Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods (2020), portraying David, the level-headed medic among Vietnam veterans returning to recover a comrade's remains and gold; the Netflix film highlighted themes of trauma and reconciliation.[37] He starred as Nat Love, a gunslinger seeking revenge, in the all-Black Western The Harder They Fall (2021), leading a cast including Idris Elba and Regina King.| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Devotion | Jesse Brown, the first Black U.S. Navy aviator to complete jet training, in a Korean War biopic co-starring Glen Powell. |
| 2023 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Kang the Conqueror, the multiversal variant of time-traveling villain He Who Remains, central to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase Five.[116] |
| 2023 | Creed III | Damian "Dame" Anderson, Adonis Creed's childhood friend and boxing rival, in the sports drama directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan.[43] |
| 2023 | Magazine Dreams | Killian Maddox, an aspiring Olympic weightlifter grappling with isolation and rage; Majors also executive produced the A24 indie.[42] |
