Los Angeles, CA – Actor Jonathan Majors is facing accusations of physical and emotional abuse from two women, according to a report in the New York Times. The 34-year-old, known for his roles in Creed III and Ant-Man 3, is currently awaiting sentencing for assault and harassment against a former partner.
One of the accusers, Emma Duncan, was engaged to Majors from 2015 to 2019 and alleges that he displayed violent behavior towards her. She claimed that he once pushed her onto a couch and choked her, then threw her across the room, making threats against her ability to have children. Duncan also reported another violent incident where Majors slammed her against a mailbox, causing bruising. Another woman, Maura Hooper, also shared her testimony of Majors’ alleged emotional abuse, stating that he was controlling and isolated her from her support system during their relationship.
Majors’ lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, has denied the accusations of physical abuse but acknowledged the toxic nature of both relationships. The actor has also faced allegations of improper behavior on the set of Lovecraft Country, with co-workers claiming that he was difficult to work with and made derogatory racial remarks. These accusations led to a public apology from Majors.
In December 2023, Majors was found guilty of assault and harassment against a former girlfriend, leading to his dismissal from the Marvel franchise. Despite the guilty verdict, Majors has denied ever hitting a woman and plans to appeal. His sentencing, initially scheduled for this week, has been postponed to April after a motion was filed by his lawyer.