At this year’s fourth annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, actor Jonathan Majors was honored with the Perseverance Award.
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Taking place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on Friday, June 21, Hollywood’s biggest night celebrated some of the industry’s most influential figures, including ‘Creed‘ star Jonathan Majors was recognized after facing a challenging legal battle that saw him convicted of reckless assault and harassment last year which led to him being sentenced to a 52-week domestic violence intervention program in April. The charges stemmed from a March 2023 incident with ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, who accused the actor of assault.
After a two-week trial, a jury ultimately convicted Majors on two charges and found him not guilty of intentional assault in the third degree and not guilty of aggravated harassment in the second degree. Despite his conviction, and subsequent ended partnerships and revoked movie roles, Jonathan Majors did his best to maintain his innocence and float above his setbacks. The actor continued to push forward while being determined to earn his respect back from his peers and the industry.
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Following all of his setbacks, Jonathan Majors is now being honored at the 4th annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, being recognized for his perseverance. The Perseverance Award is given to an individual who has shown that no matter what adversity they face, they will continue to aspire to inspire.
Jonathan Majors was presented the Perseverance Awards by Iyanla Vanzant, whom he tearfully embraced upon receiving his award and sharing an emotional and motivational acceptance speech. Jonathan Majors revealed what perseverance means to him and how he has made his way out of some of the darkest times faced. Majors, in part stated:
“Perseverance means ‘persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay’ and the God I serve has put me in a position where I’ve had to embody that more than I’d ever imagined. We live in a world where men, Black men in particular, are propped up as either superheroes or villains. But I’ve come to realize that I am neither. I am just a man, an imperfect man who loves his craft, and whose faith has been tested and then strengthened by his testimony. There will be moments in your life where things get dark, really dark… and I’ve seen the depths of that darkness in myself. Sitting in pitch black darkness, I’ve learned that when you catch a glimpse of light, you run hard towards it and never take it for granted again.”
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About the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards
Founded by Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee, the Impact Awards serve as a platform to honor trailblazers in music, film, media, politics, and beyond, with a specific focus on uplifting the Black community. Past recipients have included luminaries like Chlöe Bailey, Floyd Mayweather, Lizzo, and Whoopi Goldberg, all of whom have left an indelible mark on their respective industries.
Now, this year, the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, pre-recorded and airing on The Zeus Network, also shined a spotlight on other luminaries from various fields, with designer Christian Louboutin set to receive the Innovator Award, legendary rapper Fat Joe the Culture Award, and Cardi B getting the Inspiration Award. For a third year in a row, the event was hosted by Tiffany Haddish.
Additional honorees also include U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, renowned attorney and civil activist Ben Crump, and rapper Da Brat with her wife Jesseca Harris-Dupart further underscoring the event’s commitment to recognizing diverse voices and contributions.
