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Major Developments: Jonathan Majors' Ex-Girlfriend Withdraws Lawsuit After Settlement

2024-11-22

Author: Liam

In a surprising turn of events, Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, has officially withdrawn her assault and defamation lawsuit against the actor, known for his roles in major franchises like Marvel and Creed III. This decision follows a private settlement reached between the parties, as revealed in a joint filing made in Manhattan federal court.

Jabbari’s attorney, Brittany Henderson, announced on Friday that the case was "favorably settled," though she chose not to divulge specific details regarding the terms of the agreement. “Grace Jabbari has exhibited tremendous courage throughout this very long and difficult process,” she stated. “We hope that she can finally put this chapter behind her and move forward with her head held high.”

The lawsuit had originally been filed in March and accused the 35-year-old Majors of a pattern of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship, which included allegations of assault, battery, defamation, and emotional distress. These claims came to light following Majors' misdemeanor conviction for assault and harassment after an altercation that took place in Manhattan.

During that incident, Jabbari alleged that shortly after an argument had started in a chauffeured vehicle, Majors assaulted her, causing significant injuries including a fractured finger. In his defense, Majors contended that Jabbari had provoked the situation through a jealous outburst and claimed to have acted only to retrieve his phone and escape safely.

While Majors avoided incarceration, he was mandated by the court to complete a year-long counseling program as part of his sentence. Following the verdict, Marvel Studios decided to sever ties with Majors, impacting his future as Kang the Conqueror in a multi-film storyline that had been set to unfold over the coming years.

The couple initially crossed paths in 2021 during the filming of Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," where Majors portrayed Kang and Jabbari worked as a movement coach.

Despite the tumultuous legal battles and the fallout from his conviction, Jonathan Majors is slowly making his way back into the Hollywood limelight. His long-delayed film "Magazine Dreams," which had previously garnered attention for potential Oscar nominations, was recently acquired for distribution. However, it faced significant hurdles when its original distributors chose to withdraw support following his legal troubles.

Additionally, in a heartbeat moment for his personal life, Majors announced his engagement to fellow actor Meagan Good at the Ebony Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles just earlier this month, signaling a possible fresh start for the embattled star as he seeks to rebuild both his career and personal narrative.

Stay tuned, as this evolving story continues to unfold against a backdrop of resilience, recovery, and renewed prospects for Jonathan Majors!