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Jonathan Majors Reveals Shocking Childhood Abuse in Harrowing Interview

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Jonathan Majors has revealed he was sexually abused as a child in a harrowing new interview.

35-year-old actor from The Creed III movie, who is trying to rebuild his career following his conviction for physically harming his former girlfriend Grace Jabbari in December 2023, discussed his experiences of abuse at the hands of both men and women, starting when he was just nine years old. This hardship ensued after his father left the family a year prior.

He shared with THR, “My father was incredibly handsome and incredibly kind, yet he possessed certain traits that weren’t suitable for family life. He was an outstanding father up until he wasn’t. Unfortunately, when he wasn’t, he was absent.

From the age of nine, I faced sexual abuse from not just men but also women. This was perpetrated by individuals who were meant to protect and care for me, particularly in my father’s absence. It left me feeling deeply traumatized and distressed.

Previously, the Marvel actor admitted that attending a compulsory 52-week program for domestic violence, coupled with therapy and consultations with his pastor following his trial, made him face up to the traumatic experiences of his childhood.

Majors explained that his mother was not aware of the abuse, as he put it, “she expressed regret for not being able to shield him from harm.

He replied casually, “There’s no need to worry about it, mom. Just wanted to let you know.” In essence, he was saying that they could move on, learn, and strengthen their bond as a family from this experience.

‘There are no excuses, but by getting help, you begin to understand things about yourself.’

In another part of the interview, Majors discussed the time he was let go by Marvel following his court case, as a representative from their legal department delivered the unexpected news of his termination.

He stated, “Here’s the truth in advance so you won’t be taken aback. You can begin to process it now. It appears that Marvel has let you go. This news hit Major hard, as he described it as a heartbreak unlike any he had ever felt before.

In his own words, a person with an 11-year-old daughter from a past relationship mentioned that he’s been able to maintain the same level of child support payments thanks to periodic income and assistance from friends, even though his career had slowed down significantly.

After his arrest, he found himself compelled to relinquish his luxury apartment in New York City, and he depleted his entire savings within just six months following the incident.

Previous acting peers of Majors, including Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew McConaughey, and Michael B. Jordan, expressed their solidarity towards Majors following the interview.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him, and I currently do as well. He’s constantly working on bettering himself as a person, a man, and an actor. I wholeheartedly trust him.

In an unexpected turn of events, the ex-actor from Marvel productions was convicted for misdemeanor assault and harassment charges back in December 2023, remarkably escaping a prison sentence.

Instead, Majors was sentenced to attend a 52-week domestic violence intervention program. 

2023 saw Decker start a relationship with Meagan Good, in May – approximately two months post his encounter with the law, stemming from charges of assault against Jabbari, aged 31. The happy couple announced their engagement by December 2024.

In November, Majors and his former partner Jabbari reached an agreement in a civil lawsuit she had initiated against him, choosing to drop all legal proceedings.

Prior to the 2023 assault, Majors’ career had been on an upswing.

Originally cast as the main antagonist in Marvel’s Kang Dynasty, the studio removed him from the role following his court case, ultimately scrapping the movie. This move left the actor deeply saddened.

Despite his controversies, Majors has made his way back into the spotlight in recent months.

He’s been to numerous significant premieres on the red carpet, and his most recent movie, “Magazine Dreams,” has just been given a theatrical launch date.

The dramatic film about bodybuilding starring Majors has been rescheduled for March 21, 2025. It was initially cancelled following Majors’ conviction for assault.

In December, Deadline reported that Briarcliff Entertainment had announced the forthcoming launch of the movie.

In October, Briarcliff Entertainment acquired distribution rights for the upcoming film, as confirmed by their CEO Tom Ortenberg via email. He also mentioned that they are planning a substantial theatrical release in the initial three months of 2025.

In the film titled “Magazine Dreams,” penned and helmed by Elijah Bynum, we follow Majors as he portrays Killian Maddox – a solitary, ambitious bodybuilder with a tendency for sudden outbursts of anger, nursing scars from a life marked by suffering.

The movie features Harrison Page, Harriet Sansom Harris, Taylour Paige, Haley Bennett, and Michael O’Hearn as co-stars.

As a devoted admirer, I’m thrilled to share that my cherished Movie Aspirations made quite an impression at the Sundance Film Festival back in January 2023, earning critical acclaim. Initially, it was planned for release by Searchlight Pictures later in 2023.

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2025-03-15 00:20

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