Embattled Marvel actor Jonathan Majors gives emotional address
At a Hollywood Unlocked event in Beverly Hills, Jonathan Majors, who's grappled with a domestic violence conviction in late 2023, accepted the Perseverance Award. During his speech, the 34-year-old actor openly acknowledged his flaws and expressed emotions, with tears streaming down his face as reported by Variety.
In his speech, Majors admitted, "I'm no saint. I got issues - I ain't gon' sugarcoat it." He reflected on the ongoing debate in society, likening it to a movie where you're either the hero or the villain: "But truth be told, I ain't neither. ... I'm just the type who's been tested, faith-wise." He expressed gratitude towards his family, friends, and industry heavyweights like Tyler Perry and Will Smith, whose support proved crucial during his tribulations.
Following his conviction, several roles were stripped away. His ex-partner, Grace Jabbari, made serious allegations of domestic violence against Majors during the slump in his career. After the court decision, Majors was dismissed by Marvel Studios in December 2023. He had previously starred in Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" and the series "Loki," and was due to become the next antagonist in the Marvel universe. Additionally, he lost other opportunities, such as the lead role in a biopic about basketball legend Dennis Rodman.
However, Majors recently managed to secure another leading role in Martin Villeneuve's revenge thriller "Merciless." Regarding this ray of hope for a potential comeback, Majors stated in his acceptance speech, "I've seen pure darkness, but when you spot a light, even a flicker, you gotta sprint towards it. And I swear, I'll never take this light for granted again."
