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Jonathan Majors Reflects on Career Fallout and Personal Trauma Post-Conviction

The actor opens up about his childhood abuse, Marvel firing, and attempts to rebuild his life and career after a domestic violence conviction.

  • Jonathan Majors was convicted in December 2023 of misdemeanor assault and harassment against his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, leading to a year-long domestic violence intervention program and probation.
  • Majors disclosed in therapy that he experienced sexual abuse from both men and women starting at age 9, which he says shaped aspects of his behavior and relationships.
  • After his conviction, Marvel Studios fired Majors, replacing his role as Kang the Conqueror with Robert Downey Jr. portraying Doctor Doom in the revamped Avengers storyline.
  • Majors is promoting his film 'Magazine Dreams,' set for release on March 21, 2025, and exploring new acting opportunities, including a potential non-Marvel superhero project and an independent thriller.
  • Hollywood figures like Michael B. Jordan, Matthew McConaughey, and Whoopi Goldberg have voiced support for Majors, while others remain skeptical about his redemption and career comeback.
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