Actor Jonathan Majors is all set to be honored with the Perseverance Award at the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards this year. The award is reportedly set to honor personalities who aspire to inspire despite facing adversities. The Creed III star will be honored along with rappers Cardi B and Fat Joe.
The news came under fire as fans criticized the move due to Majors’ recent conviction. The actor was convicted of one count of assault and one count of harassment after being arrested in March 2023. He was arrested after his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari accused him of assault. The actor was convicted but reportedly did not serve any prison time.
Jonathan Majors Set To Win Perseverance Award Despite Conviction
Actor Jonathan Majors has been embroiled in controversy ever since he was reportedly arrested back in March 2023. The Marvel star was accused of assault and harassment by ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. The actor was convicted of two counts, one for assault and one for harassment while he was acquitted of two other charges (via ABC News).
Despite his controversial image at the moment, the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards have reportedly decided to honor the actor with the Perseverance Award. According to the organization, the award is ‘given to an individual who has shown that no matter what adversity they face, they will continue to aspire to inspire’ (via THR).
According to the organization’s website, Hollywood Unlocked was founded by actor Jason Lee to honor achievers from the Black community, who have been ‘trailblazers’ in various domains. Previous winners in the awards have been prominent celebrities such as Floyd Mayweather, Whoopi Goldberg, and Chlöe Bailey among others.
Majors will reportedly be attending the show along with fellow honorees Cardi B, who will be awarded the Inspiration Award, as well as rapper Fat Joe, who will be honored with the Culture Award. This is the fourth annual event of the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards.
Fans Criticize Awards Show For Honoring Jonathan Majors
Jonathan Majors has reportedly been trying to revive his career and has been making more public appearances since his conviction. The actor reportedly did not receive any prison time but was mandated to attend 52 weeks of a counseling program and was on probation. He was also reportedly asked to pay a $250 fine (via NBC News).
Though Majors has denied all the allegations against him, he has faced considerable losses due to the conviction. He was dropped from his high-profile role as Kang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the second season of Loki being his final appearance (via ABC News). The actor was also reportedly dropped from a biopic on basketball player Dennis Rodman.
Fans have criticized the decision of Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards to honor Majors despite his convictions.
Why are we awarding criminals?
— joey (@Fan_FlickOn) June 12, 2024
Inspire what? He an abuser. He needs jail. Not a reward
— Ayman (@GuyWhoConquers) June 12, 2024
Absolutely shocking to nobody that Hollywood would think it’s reward-worthy that, through adversity (beating women), Jonathan Majors persevered.
— DrixPerspective (@washedjohn) June 12, 2024
people are just making up award shows now
— Andrade (@detailsmove) June 12, 2024
Glad that Hollywood thinks absuing women is aspiring to “inspire”
— NunForHire🇵🇸 (@HireThisNun) June 12, 2024
Though the actor received some support from fans, the decision from Jason Lee’s awards show was largely criticized. Many fans spoke about Hollywood’s troubled history of glorifying problematic behavior. The actor has faced a complete setback in his career since the arrest, with his talent agency also reportedly dropping him as a client (via Deadline).
