Jonathan Michael Majors is an American actor who recently gained fame thanks to his depiction of Kang in the Ant-Man films, Damian Anderson in “Creed III,” and Atticus Freeman in “Lovecraft County.” He recently received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for one of his roles. Majors was arrested in December 2023 for assault.
Majors was born in California on 7 September 1989 and was raised by his pastor mother along with his two siblings. Their father was in the US Air Force and left them when Majors was 9 years old. Majors graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He then studied at the Yale School of Drama and graduated in 2016 with a Master of Fine Arts.
His first acting role was a portrayal of gay activist Ken Jones in the ABC miniseries “When We Rise.” He got his first feature film role in the 2017 movie, “Hostiles.” Majors rose to prominence after starring in Joe Talbot’s “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.” The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim. Former President Barack Obama credits it as one of the best films of 2019. After that, Majors quickly gained fame after starring in major blockbuster films.
Scandal and controversy quickly caught up to the actor’s relatively young career when he was arrested in 2023 for alleged physical abuse and assault of his girlfriend at the time. Following this, both fans and critics began yearning to learn more about Jonathan Majors’ past relationships. Is Jonathan Majors gay? Does he have children? Did he ever get married? And has he been accused of abuse in the past? Let’s try to answer these questions as we review some of his past relationships.
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Jonathan Majors’ Relationships
Majors has had a multitude of relationships, and a few relationships were uncovered and revisited during Majors’ trials. Most of Majors’ ex-girlfriends choose to stay away from the public eye, but a few have come forward and confirmed their relationships so that they may testify against him. Here are a few of Majors’ most significant relationships.
Jonathan Majors’ Daughter
Majors had a daughter, Ella, born around 2013. Ella’s mother managed to keep herself out of the limelight, and Majors has refused to give out her identity, respecting her privacy. Majors has spoken a lot about Ella concerning her identity as a mixed-race child.
Majors has expressed concern about her daughter’s growing interest in her physical appearance and how her hair isn’t straight. During the George Floyd case, Ella’s mother called Majors, worried about the news and its effect on Ella.
Jonathan Majors and Maura Hooper (2013-2015)
Maura Hooper was also a student at Yale when she met Majors. When the accusations surfaced and the trials began, Hooper admitted to being emotionally abused by Majors in their time together. Personal details about Hooper and Majors’ relationship remain largely unknown to the public.
Jonathan Majors and Emma Duncan (2015-2019)
Emma Duncan also began dating Majors while they were in Yale. Only a few details about Duncan and Majors’ relationships have surfaced. Majors had apparently “threatened to strangle and kill her,” choked her, and thrown her around. Majors also proved to be emotionally abusive, showing manipulative behavior.
Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari (2021-2023)
Grace Jabbari is a British actor and dancer who has appeared in films such as “Mission: Impossible.” Majors met Jabbari on the set of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” in 2021 and began dating soon after. The couple separated two years later, and Jabbari sued Majors for domestic abuse. The only known details about the couple were revealed during the trials.
Majors’ accusations were downplayed due to the fallout from the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trials. Heard had apparently falsified most of her accounts, and this heavily tilted public opinion in Majors’ favor.
The jury eventually found him guilty of physical harassment on December 18, 2023. His sentencing is scheduled for April 8, 2024. Disney and Marvel have dropped Majors from all future projects after the sentence was made public.
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good (2023-Present)
Actress Meagan Good and Majors were confirmed to be dating in May 2023 after the pair were spotted on a date at the Almo Drafthouse in Los Angeles. Good has been a constant presence by Majors’ side throughout the court hearings. It appears the couple are going at a steady pace in their relationship.
She’s an angel. She’s held me down like a Coretta [Scott King]. I’m so blessed to have her. The relationship is still fresh, but I think I found her.”
Jonathan Majors, ABC interview, 2020
Majors only has good things and praise to say about Good and their relationship. He has stated countless times that he appreciates all the support and love Good has provided. Their most recent appearance was during the NAACP Image Awards in March 2024.
Is Jonathan Majors Gay?
No, Jonathan Majors is not gay. All relationships Majors has had are with women. He hasn’t addressed any allegations or rumors regarding his sexuality. By all accounts, he is considered a heterosexual. Majors is currently dating Meagan Good. Majors received a guilty verdict from his domestic abuse trials and is scheduled to receive a sentence in April 2024.
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