Jonathan Majors Opens Up About Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse
Jonathan Majors is breaking his silence and getting raw about the trauma he endured as a child — revealing he faced sexual abuse from both men and women starting at just 9 years old.
In an emotional sit-down with The Hollywood Reporter, the 35-year-old actor pulled back the curtain on his painful past, nearly two years after his name made headlines following his assault conviction.
“I dealt with sexual abuse from both men and women from the time I was 9,” Majors shared. “From people who are supposed to look after you, in the absence of a father. I was f–ked up.”
With his father stepping out of his life when he was just 8 years old, Majors said he recently had a powerful and healing convo with his mother — who also happens to be a pastor — about the abuse.
“She apologized for not being able to protect me,” Majors said. “I’m like, ‘It’s not even an issue, Mom. I just want you to know. And now we can all get busy and continue to connect and grow and learn from it, because it’s something that was in our family.’”
This moment of vulnerability adds a new layer to who Majors is — not just as an actor, but as a Black man facing his demons and choosing to heal out loud.
Healing and Accountability: “There Are No Excuses”
Majors kept it all the way real during the interview, stressing that while trauma played a role in his life, accountability still stands tall.
“There are no excuses, but by getting help, you begin to understand things about yourself,” he said.
And that understanding? It’s what’s pushing him to flip the script and take control of his story.
“Am I going to fall into that narrative of falling apart, of self-destruction? Have a struggle, blame the world. Have a struggle, hate yourself. Have a struggle, deny everything,” he explained. “None of those narratives is beneficial.”
Instead, Majors is choosing a different path — a path rooted in growth.
“I’m gonna have a struggle, learn, metabolize, grow.”
That’s real talk. And it’s a message that resonates deeply, especially in a culture that often tells Black men to stay silent about their pain.
The Fallout: Legal Drama and Redemption Journey
Let’s not forget — this interview comes after a high-profile court case that put Majors at the center of controversy.
In December 2023, Majors was convicted of assault and harassment in a split verdict involving his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. She accused him of attacking her in a chauffeured car, leading to minor injuries and hospitalization.
While Majors pleaded not guilty and was cleared on two other charges, the jury did determine he caused injury — but it wasn’t intentional. He avoided jail time but was ordered to complete a domestic violence intervention program and serve probation.
Soon after the conviction, Marvel Studios dropped him, cutting his role in the future of the MCU.
“There were days when it was like, ‘Is this real?’” Majors said, reflecting on the painful moment. “It’s a heartbreak like I’ve never experienced and it just compounded and compounded.”
Grace Jabbari’s Lawsuit Dropped — and a New Chapter Begins
The drama didn’t stop there. Grace Jabbari later filed a civil lawsuit against Majors for assault, battery, defamation, and emotional distress. But in November 2024, that case was quietly dropped after the two parties reached a settlement.
All of this happened just days after Majors got engaged to actress Meagan Good, who stood by him throughout the trial and turmoil.
Even amid the public scrutiny, Majors had a strong support system. Fellow Hollywood stars like Michael B. Jordan, Matthew McConaughey, and Whoopi Goldberg backed him during the ordeal.
Whether people agree with how everything played out or not, one thing’s for sure — Majors is standing tall, telling his truth, and reclaiming his identity through pain, reflection, and growth.
