Jonathan Majors Breaks Down in Tears While Accepting Hollywood Unlocked’s Perseverance Award: ‘I’m Imperfect. I Have Shortcomings’
22.06.2024 - 06:57
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Jack Dunn Just six months ago, Jonathan Majors was convicted of domestic assault and harassment, but that didn’t stop the Hollywood Unlocked from honoring him with the “Perseverance Award” at the annual Impact Awards on Friday night in Beverly Hills. “I’m imperfect. I have shortcomings — I acknowledge them,” Majors said, fighting tears his during lengthy remarks after being presented with the award by self-help guru and inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant.
It was an emotional moment for the actor, who took the stage following a sizzle reel that captured some of the “Creed III” and “Lovecraft Country” star’s career highs and personal lows, but he was greeted with a standing ovation from the starry crowd, led by Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee. Majors continuously denied all allegations throughout his 19-day trial, but in April, the “Creed III” actor was sentenced to one year of domestic violence counseling. Per the ruling of a NY judge, Majors must complete a 52-week, in-person program in Los Angeles, where he currently resides.
Onstage at the awards ceremony, Majors was tearful as he reflected on that experience. “Perseverance means what?” he said. “Perseverance means persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay.
And the God I serve has put me in a position where I’ve had to embody that word more than I wished or wanted.” He continued, “We live in a world where men, Black men in particular, are propped up as either superheroes or supervillains. But I’ve come to realize, me, personally, I ain’t none of that. … I’m just that guy whose faith has been tested.
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