New Report on Jonathan Majors Alleges Almost a Decade of Abuse - IGN
Jonathan Majors has come under fire in a new report alleging a decade of abuse and toxicity.
Rolling Stone spoke to two dozen sources about the actor’s recent domestic assault charge, who claim the actor has a history of abusive behavior throughout previous relationships as well as during his time at Yale.
“No one is surprised that this is coming out,” claimed one source. “It always felt like it was a matter of time because his behavior never changed. He’s kind of a bad dude, and now it’s just catching up with him.”
However, Majors has denied these claims.
“Jonathan Majors vehemently denies Rolling Stone’s false allegations that he physically, verbally, or emotionally abused anyone, let alone any of his past romantic partners,” said his attorney, Dustin A. Pusch. “These allegations are based entirely on hearsay because neither of the romantic partners referenced were willing to engage with Rolling Stone for the article—demonstrating their outright falsity.”
Majors “also denies any allegations of abuse, violence, or intimidation during his time at Yale.”
Over a dozen sources collectively claim Majors abused two of his previous romantic partners.
“It was pervasively known that he was [a good actor] and that he also would terrorize the people that he had dated,” said one source. It’s alleged by nine individual sources that Majors strangled one of these women and was both mentally and emotionally abusive toward her.
His on-set behavior has also come into question throughout. It’s claimed Majors was aggressive at work, with two members of his recent production Magazine Dreams claiming the actor pushed one person on set, and physically intimidated another while screaming at them, leading to a complaint made to the film’s producers.
His lawyer insists it’s all down to Majors’ method acting:
“The allegations that Mr. Majors got physical with or physically intimidated anyone on any movie set are downright false,” added Pusch. “Everyone who has worked with Mr. Majors knows that he employs an immersive method acting style, and while that can be misconstrued as rudeness at times, those who know Mr. Majors and work in the industry have attested to his dedication to his craft as well as his kindness.”
Majors previously spoke of his acting technique to Men’s Health, claiming it was more an immersive approach than traditional method acting.
“I’m not going to be an acting snob here,” he said. "But I will say, when people talk about the Method, they’re talking specifically about Strasberg.” He added that he is willing to do “whatever it takes for me, whatever it takes".
Majors was arrested on March 25 with charges of strangulation, assault, and harassment after a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. The NYPD told IGN the victim suffered minor injuries to her head and neck and was taken to hospital in a stable condition. Majors has consistently denied these allegations.
“Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows,” said his defense attorney, Priya Chaudhry. “We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently.”
Since then, additional alleged abuse victims have come forward.
Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
Source: IGN
