“Life Is Hard. Life Is Beautiful” – Jonathan Majors Opens Up About the Three Pillars That Anchor Him
(Caption: Jonathan Majors (right) and Michael B. Jordan (left) on the set of Creed III (2023).)
At a time when men are often encouraged to keep their struggles private, Real Men Real Talk creates space for honest conversations about life, health, relationships, and purpose.
Once among Hollywood’s most recognizable rising stars, actor Jonathan Majors built a career through high-profile roles in Creed III, Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and the HBO series Lovecraft Country. However, the path that followed brought profound personal and professional turbulence, giving new meaning to the conversations Majors now has about faith, relationships, identity and rebuilding.
That spirit was on full display when Majors joined Kenny R. Hampton, president of the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA), and Dr. John Gregory, CEO of the National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS), the parent company of AAMWA, for a candid conversation with nearly 100 people about the experiences and relationships that have helped shape his life.
(Caption: Jonathan Majors inspiring the community through fitness, perseverance, and a commitment to personal growth.)
Majors identified three pillars that keep him grounded – brotherhood, faith and marriage.
Majors described spending early mornings in Atlanta working out with a group of men from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.
“We spent time together, and we trained together, and we hurt together,” he said.
This sense of brotherhood was a pillar for Majors, who said those men became an anchor for him, underscoring the importance of genuine relationships through difficult seasons.
“The second thing that has helped has probably been my church life. My relationship with Jesus,” he said.
Faith, Majors second pillar, has been a foundation of Majors that predates the recent turbulence of life. In 2019, Majors described himself as coming from a “very military, Christian, Southern upbringing,” and said his mother is a pastor. At Real Men Real Talk, Majors described faith as an active source of strength.
“As a man, you need leadership. If you are a leader, you need leadership,” Majors said. “If I’m going to lead, who am I going to look to?”
He said studying the Bible and the leadership of Christ has given him “more confidence and more structure” in his life and family.
Following his 2023 conviction on misdemeanor assault and harassment charges, Majors faced major professional consequences, including being dropped from future Marvel productions. The experience forced him to confront how deeply his identity had become tied to his career.
He recalled actor Will Smith describing his situation as “hell,” telling Majors that he had “left the place of comfort and familiarity” and entered “the wilderness.”
(Caption: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on March 27, 2022, during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. )
Smith had experienced his own intense public scrutiny and professional fallout a year earlier after slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars, giving him a personal understanding of what Majors was experiencing.
“When I wasn’t on set, if I wasn’t working, I was very, very numb. I didn’t realize that,” he said. “I couldn’t see the beauty of life.”
The third pillar that helped him was his marriage, and the woman who stood beside him through one of the most turbulent periods of his life.
“The final thing is my marriage. My wife,” Majors said.
Majors and Meagan Good began their relationship in 2023, as he faced a highly publicized legal battle. Good remained by his side throughout the trial, attending court with him as the case unfolded.
(Caption: Actress and model Meagan Good, wife of Jonathan Majors, receives a health screening during AAMWA’s 2026 Uplift Her Wellness Experience at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on June 24.)
In 2026, Majors became visibly emotional while discussing Good’s support during the trial and its aftermath. He called her his “everything” and credited her with building him up when he needed it most. That support has become part of how Majors understands his marriage.
“Life is hard. Life is beautiful. It’s great, but it’s hard,” he said.
Majors three pillars pulled him out of the “wilderness,” allowing him to reflect and rebuild.
“Real Men Real Talk is about creating a space where men don’t have to pretend that everything is OK,” Hampton said. “Jonathan’s willingness to be vulnerable reminds us that strength isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about being willing to have the conversation.”
(Caption: Actor Jonathan Majors receives a health screening during Black Men’s Wellness Day in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 8, 2026.)
The health and wellness journey continued the following day, when Majors joined more than 50,000 attendees at Black Men’s Wellness Day in Columbus, AAMWA’s signature community wellness event, providing free health screenings, wellness resources and opportunities to connect with health professionals and community organizations.
Majors’ received health screenings and stood at the starting line while thousands of cyclists, runners, and walkers began AAMWA’s notable 5K walk and run.
His presence reinforced the message at the heart of both events, demonstrating that wellness is more than physical health. It is also about family, support and having the courage to face life.
