Actor Jonathan Majors appeared on The Sherri Shepherd Show to promote his new film Magazine Dreams, but the conversation took a emotional turn when Shepherd became visibly moved by Majors’ portrayal of a character who shares a similar life experience.
Majors plays Killian Maddox, an aspiring bodybuilder whose childhood was difficult and has led him to move through life differently. Shepherd revealed she can relate, having a son with autism, which resonated deeply with her. Majors described his character as “mentally different” due to his tough upbringing.
However, the tone of the conversation shifted when Shepherd addressed recent controversy surrounding Majors’ past behavior. In an audio leak, Majors allegedly admitted to being physically abusive to his former girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Over 20 women have come forward alleging abuse from Majors, with many questioning why he is receiving support from some celebrities.
Majors expressed gratitude for the backing of his colleagues, including Whoopi Goldberg and Matthew McConaughey. He credited their encouragement with helping him recover from a low point in his career. Despite this, some critics argue that Majors has not earned forgiveness due to the severity of allegations against him.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/03/jonathan-majors-sherri-shepherd-tears-magazine-dreams-1236331197