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What Is Jonathan Majors’ Net Worth?
Jonathan Majors, an American actor recognized for his roles in film and television, has an estimated net worth of $500,000. This figure reflects his earnings from various acting projects, including critically acclaimed independent films, major studio productions, and television series. Majors’ net worth has been shaped by his diverse roles and increasing prominence in the entertainment industry.
Early Life and Education
Born on September 7, 1989, in Lompoc, California, Jonathan Majors’ early life was marked by frequent relocations due to his father’s service in the United States Air Force. He spent his early childhood on Vandenberg Air Force Base, residing there with his mother, older sister, and younger brother. The family later moved to Texas, where they lived in several cities, including Dallas, Georgetown, and Cedar Hill. During his high school years, Majors attended Cedar Hill High School before transferring to and graduating from Duncanville High School in 2008.
Majors faced challenges during his youth, including arrests for shoplifting and suspensions from school for fighting. At one point, he experienced homelessness and lived in his car while working two jobs. Despite these difficulties, he found inspiration in mass entertainment, particularly Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker in “The Dark Knight,” which motivated him to pursue acting. He subsequently attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and later the Yale School of Drama, where he honed his acting skills.
Film Career
Jonathan Majors’ film career began in 2017 with his debut in Scott Cooper’s Western film “Hostiles,” where he played Corporal Henry Woodson. The following year, he appeared in two crime drama films: “White Boy Rick,” where he portrayed Johnny ‘Lil Man’ Curry, and “Out of Blue,” in which he played Duncan J. Reynolds. In 2019, Majors had a breakout year with his performance as Mont Allen in Joe Talbot’s “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His role earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male. Also in 2019, he appeared as insurgent Rafe Drummond in the science-fiction thriller “Captive State,” followed by a role in the coming-of-age crime drama “Gully.” His final film of the year was the boxing drama “Jungleland,” in which he played a gangster named Pepper.
In 2020, Majors starred alongside Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, and Isiah Whitlock Jr. in Spike Lee’s Vietnam War drama “Da 5 Bloods.” The following year, he garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of cowboy Nat Love in the Western “The Harder They Fall,” once again acting alongside Delroy Lindo. In 2022, Majors portrayed US Navy officer Jesse Brown in the Korean War film “Devotion,” starring opposite Glen Powell. In 2023, Majors starred in three films. He played aspiring bodybuilder Killian Maddox in “Magazine Dreams,” appeared as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel superhero film “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” and starred opposite Michael B. Jordan in the boxing drama sequel “Creed III,” playing Damian ‘Diamond Dame’ Anderson.
Television Career
Majors made his television debut in the 2017 ABC miniseries “When We Rise,” portraying gay activist Ken Jones. After focusing on film, he returned to television in 2020 to star as Korean War veteran Atticus ‘Tic’ Freeman in the HBO horror series “Lovecraft Country,” based on the novel by Matt Ruff. His performance earned him critical acclaim and an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. From 2021 to 2023, Majors appeared in the Disney+ Marvel series “Loki,” playing variants of the villain Kang the Conqueror. In 2021, he also hosted an episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
Domestic Assault and Arrest
In March 2023, Majors was arrested for physically assaulting his girlfriend, British dancer Grace Jabbari. They had been in a relationship since the summer of 2021, but split up following this and other alleged domestic violence incidents. Majors was arraigned in the New York City Criminal Court on charges of assault, strangulation, and harassment. In response to the incident, the US Army suspended its recruitment commercials featuring Majors. The actor was subsequently dropped as a client by Entertainment 360 and the Lede Company. In October, Disney’s Searchlight Pictures pulled Majors’ upcoming film “Magazine Dreams,” which had premiered earlier in the year at Sundance.
Trial and Conviction
Majors’ assault trial commenced in late November 2023. In December, he was found guilty and convicted on two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment. Following the conviction, he was dropped from his role as Kang the Conqueror in all future Marvel Studios projects. This conviction has significantly impacted his career and future earning potential. While specific contract details and financial figures are not publicly available, it is reasonable to infer that his net worth could be further affected by the loss of major roles and endorsements.
