After his conviction for assault, followed by his dismissal from Marvel Studios, Jonathan Majors returns to Hollywood to receive the Perseverance Award. The organization’s unexpected choice sparked an uproar on the web.
On June 21st, it will be held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles the fourth edition of Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards. In the last few hours, the association has announced its winners and, among these, there is Jonathan Majors. The former star of MCU will receive the Perseverance Award: a choice that has predictably sparked an uproar on the web, in light of the recent conviction for domestic violence.
The award, according to the organization, is “given to those who have demonstrated that, regardless of the adversity they face, they will continue to aspire to inspire.” The actress will present the ceremony Tiffany Haddishwhich itself ended up in the eye of the storm in the last year, due to trouble with the law and an unhappy man comic sketch about pedophilia. Haddish that Majors have a lot in common: They both lost their jobs following their respective lawsuits. However, both are about to return to Hollywood with great fanfare, collecting prizes and presenting events.
The 34-year-old actor he was arrested on March 25, 2023on charges of assault and harassment to the detriment of his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. In December 2023, he was found guilty and condemned to a 52-week domestic violence recovery program. Furthermore, he was fired from Marvel Studios. In January, joined by ABC NewsMajors – who has never confirmed the allegations – said he was shocked by the verdict.
Assigning an award to the actor at a time like this therefore seems like a questionable initiative to say the least. The protests from the people on social media they are not surprising and, as for the concept of “perseverance” associated with the former face of Avengers 5 it is superfluous to express oneself. One wonders what he will say in his acceptance speech and in what terms he will refer to the scandal that has engulfed him. In recent months, however, Jonathan Majors has enjoyed – but not given up on – public appearances alongside his new girlfriend Meagan Good.
Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards: everything about the event that will reward Jonathan Majors
The Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, founded by talk show host Jason Lee, were created to honor influencers, celebrities and icons of the black community who have had a lasting effect on culture. We therefore celebrate exponents in the fields of music, cinema, media, politics, social and creativity, rewarding their successes and contributions to the community.
We mention the previous winners Chlöe Bailey, Law Roach, Whoopi Goldberg, Babyface, Kelis, Karen Bass And Lizzo. Since, as mentioned, the event is only in its fourth edition, Tupac he was awarded posthumously. This year the ceremony will be pre-recorded and will air exclusively on The Zeus Network.
In addition to Majors, the event will reward the designer Christian Louboutin with the innovation award, Cardi B with the inspiration and rapper award Fat Joe with the culture prize. Awards will also be given to the United States representative Jasmine Crockettto the civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and to the rapper From Brat, together with his wife Jesseca Harris-Dupart. The evening will also include special performances by Barrino fantasyby the hip-hop artist Yellopain and the gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard.
