The entertainment world is buzzing with controversy as prominent Hollywood figures have publicly rallied behind Jonathan Majors, a once-rising Marvel star whose career took a dramatic hit following a domestic violence conviction in 2023. According to a recent report by The Hollywood Reporter on March 14, 2025, A-listers like Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew McConaughey, and Michael B. Jordan have voiced their support for the actor, despite his legal troubles stemming from an altercation with his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Majors, known for his roles in Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and second-degree harassment last year. Though he avoided jail time, receiving probation and a year-long domestic violence intervention program, the fallout was swift—Marvel Studios dropped him, and his once-promising trajectory as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) crumbled. Yet, amidst this wreckage, some of Hollywood’s biggest names are standing by him, igniting debates about loyalty, redemption, and the court of public opinion.

The incident that derailed Majors’ career occurred on March 25, 2023, during a heated exchange with Jabbari, a British dancer, in the backseat of a chauffeured Escalade crossing the Manhattan Bridge in New York City. Jabbari testified that she spotted a flirtatious text on Majors’ phone and attempted to grab it, prompting him to allegedly twist her arm and strike her head in retaliation. Majors then demanded the driver stop at the bridge’s end. Surveillance footage shown in court captured Majors leaping out of the vehicle, with Jabbari in pursuit. He then turned back, lifted her, and shoved her back into the SUV before fleeing on foot. Jabbari later chased him, escalating the chaotic scene further. Majors spent that night in a hotel, while Jabbari returned to their shared Chelsea apartment after a stint at a nightclub. The next morning, Majors found her unconscious and half-naked on the floor and called 911. She was treated at Bellevue Hospital for a cut behind her ear and a fractured finger, alongside a psychological evaluation.

In December 2023, a jury delivered a split verdict, acquitting Majors of two more serious assault and harassment charges but convicting him on the lesser counts. They determined he caused Jabbari’s injuries—albeit unintentionally. Majors has consistently maintained his innocence, claiming he never struck a woman. His legal team even filed a counterclaim against Jabbari, arguing she was the aggressor. However, two of Majors’ ex-girlfriends came forward during the trial with statements supporting Jabbari’s account, alleging emotional and physical abuse from the actor in their past relationships. Despite this, Majors’ Hollywood allies remain steadfast. Whoopi Goldberg, who worked with him on his screen debut, dismissed the need for further penance. “You can’t say sorry these days,” she told The Hollywood Reporter. “He got arrested. He went to court. He did what he had to do. I’m not sure what else there is.” Matthew McConaughey, his co-star in 2018’s White Boy Rick, praised Majors’ character, saying, “I’ve known him as someone who relentlessly strives to better himself as a human, a man, and an actor. I believe in him.” Michael B. Jordan, who directed and starred alongside Majors in Creed III, expressed enthusiasm about future collaborations, hinting at a potential Creed IV.

Majors’ fall from grace was stark. Once poised to dominate the MCU as the multiverse-spanning villain Kang, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound actor saw his dreams evaporate when Marvel severed ties post-conviction. His management and PR firms followed suit, leaving his career in tatters. Yet, a glimmer of hope persists with his upcoming film Magazine Dreams, set for release on March 21, 2025. The movie, which earned buzz at Sundance before his legal woes intensified, could mark a turning point—if audiences and critics are willing to give him a second chance. Not everyone is convinced, though. Maura Hooper, one of his ex-girlfriends, expressed skepticism. “I don’t really care that his movie’s coming out,” she said. “How do I know he’s changed? I don’t see any redemption happening here.”

Jabbari’s testimony painted a troubling picture of their relationship, alleging Majors exhibited “rage and aggression” throughout. She recounted a chilling moment six months before the incident when he discouraged her from seeking medical help for recurring headaches, warning, “They’ll ask you questions, and since I don’t think you can really protect us, it might lead to an investigation—even if you lie, and they suspect something.” These revelations, coupled with the trial’s outcome, have left many questioning whether Majors’ supporters are ignoring red flags for the sake of friendship or professional ties.

As the release of Magazine Dreams approaches, the divide grows sharper. Some fans argue that Majors has served his sentence and deserves a shot at rebuilding his life, while others see his Hollywood backing as a troubling endorsement of leniency toward accused abusers. For now, Majors remains a polarizing figure—a fallen hero whose fate hinges on both his talent and the industry’s willingness to forgive. Whether this support from Tinseltown’s elite will sway public perception or simply fuel the controversy remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the saga of Jonathan Majors is far from over.