Jonathan Majors was unwell and in tears at the Hollywood Unlocked Awards

Just six months ago, Jonathan Majors was convicted of domestic assault and harassment, but that didn’t stop Hollywood Unlocked from honoring him with the “Perseverance Award” at the annual Impact Awards on Friday night in Beverly Hills.

“I am imperfect. I have flaws – I accept them,” Majors said, choking back tears during lengthy remarks by self-help guru and inspirational speaker Iyanla VanZant near the award announcement.

It was an emotional month for the actor, who took the stage after a sizzle reel charting the “Creed III” and “Lovecraft Country” superstar’s career highs and personal lows, though he was greeted with a standing ovation. Was welcomed. A starry family led by Jason Lee, founder of Hollywood Unlocked.

Major routinely denied all charges during his 19-day trial, although in April, he was sentenced to a year in domestic violence counseling. According to the NY judge’s ruling, Majors will have to complete a 52-week in-person program in Los Angeles, where he currently resides.

Majors became emotional on stage at the awards ceremony reflecting on the event.

“What does perseverance mean?” He mentioned. “Persistence means persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay. And the God I serve has put me in a situation where I’ve had to embrace that word more than I wanted or wanted.

He said, “We live in a world where men, especially black men, are presented as either superheroes or supervillains. But I have personally realized that I am none of those things. …I’m just a man whose faith has been tested. It is strengthened by this testimony.”

The actor’s criminal troubles changed the course of his fast-rising superstardom. After appearances in “Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania” and “Loki”, Majors was expected to find fame as Kang the Conqueror in the latter part of the Wonder Cinematic Universe, but he was sidelined from the MCU films throughout the day. Was. Life decision was introduced once. Alternative film roles also disappeared, including a tumultuous film where he was playing Dennis Rodman. Following his arrest in March 2023, Majors was fired from his supervisor at Leisure 360 ​​and through his exposure company, Lede Corporate. (He scored additional reps through skills company WME.)

However, in the spirit of “perseverance” that the Hollywood Unlocked Awards exemplify, on Thursday, it was announced that Majors took the top spot in Martin Villeneuve’s revenge tale “The Merciless,” which has since become his The first is brand mission. Strong belief.

“There will be moments in your life when things get dark, and I mean really dark. …I saw that darkness inside me,” he said. “I’ve been sitting in that dark darkness and what I’ve learned is that when you get a glimpse of the light, you run towards it as hard and fast as you can. And I will never take that light for granted again.”

Majors then thanked everyone who supported him through the difficult times: from his community (especially his mother, his sisters, his young daughter and his girlfriend Megan Good, who was clearly emotional while sitting inside) to Goal. Market) to a group of Hollywood veterans.

“Light has come for me in two ways: in midnight messages from our brother Will Smith. “Tyler Perry breathes life into me, just the way he supports and loves people,” said David Oyelowo and his text message team of dime actors supporting each other, as well as filmmakers Deon and Roxanne. Taylor is also shouting. To give them dimension to their manufacturing workplace.

His ‘Lovecraft Country’ co-star Courtney B. Vance has received strong support from everyone else. So, too, was once Whoopi Goldberg, who appears on Just Right’s show “Harlem,” and who Majors noted “breathed this light of wisdom and understanding and caring on me and my queen.” (Whoopi) allowed us to understand the support of the community. …They are extraordinary people.”

Earlier in the evening, Majors and Justice walked the red carpet hand-in-hand and avoided doing many interviews, opting to share these thoughts on stage. The awards ceremony was Majors’ first Hollywood look since the controversy. In March, she attended the seventh annual AAFCA Special Fulfillment Awards Luncheon with Just Right, with the couple walking the purple carpet at the NAACP Symbol Awards.

Tiffany Haddish returned as host of the fourth annual Hollywood Unleashed Effect Awards held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Alternate honorees include Cardi B (Muse Award), Jasmine Crockett (Social Impact Award), civil rights attorney Ben Crump (Folk Award), fashion designer Christian Louboutin (Innovation Award), Bulky Joe (Culture Award). , and Da Brat and Jessica Harris-Dupart (Soul Awards). Even though False Perseverance was the award recipient at the 2023 ceremony, renowned actor and singer Jennifer Lewis was honored with the award in 2022.

Majors concluded his remarks with a pledge to take action, saying the past few years have reminded him how much of an impact we can all have on others in every life.

He defined, “Perseverance is more than just pushing through tough times.” “It’s about the people who inspire, encourage and support us. They ignite that flame, that light, that is central within us that helps us move forward when we feel we can’t. I am receiving this award not just as an acknowledgment that I have persevered, but as a mandate to be there for others and help them whenever they face troubles.”

However, his last words were to his daughter. “Your dad loves you,” Majors said, sobbing again as he walked off the stage to another status ovation from the family.