Leaked audio has surfaced where Hollywood actor Jonathan Majors admits to physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. The recording, obtained by Rolling Stone on March 17, captures a tense exchange between the two, with Majors acknowledging his aggressive behavior.
The 28-second clip, released on Monday, dates back to September 2022—months before Majors’ arrest for a separate incident in New York. At the time, the couple lived in London while Majors filmed the second season of Disney+’s Loki. In the recording, Majors says,
“I’ve never been aggressive with a woman before. I’ve never aggressed a woman—I aggressed you.”
Jabbari responds directly, stating,
“You strangled me and pushed me against the car.”
Majors does not deny the claim. Instead, he answers,
“Yes, all those things are under ‘aggressed,’ yeah.”
The conversation continues, with Jabbari questioning whether her words provoked his actions.
“Was it because I said something sarcastically?”
Major replies,
“Well, clearly, it’s more than that.”
When Jabbari suggests that his behavior was rooted in something more profound, he agrees, saying,
“Yeah, towards you.”
Rolling Stone describes this conversation after a “days-long fight” between the couple. So far, neither Majors’ legal team nor his representatives have responded to the newly surfaced evidence.
This leaked audio appears to reference a violent altercation in September 2022. According to a civil lawsuit Jabbari filed in 2024, the conflict began when Majors became angry over her visiting a pub with a friend. The situation escalated when Majors allegedly “became physically aggressive,” pushing Jabbari so forcefully that it left bruises.
In one of the most disturbing claims from the lawsuit, when Jabbari attempted to leave, Majors threw her against the hood of her car, put her in a headlock, and covered her mouth to silence her cries for help. The most alarming allegation states that Majors dragged her back inside, wrapped his hands around her neck, and slammed her head against the floor while strangling her.
Although this incident was not part of the criminal case against Majors, the details were made public when Jabbari sued him for defamation, assault, and battery in 2024. The case was settled later that year for an undisclosed amount.
Majors’ troubles became public in March 2023 when he was arrested in New York following another alleged altercation with Jabbari. The case went to trial in December 2023, where Majors was convicted of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment. However, he was acquitted of more serious charges, including intentional assault.
Text messages presented during the trial showed that Majors had sent alarming messages to Jabbari in September 2022, including threats of self-harm and apologies for his actions. However, the court ruled that details of previous alleged abuse could not be included in the trial.
In April 2024, Majors was sentenced to one year of probation, required to complete 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling, and ordered to pay a $250 fine.
The leaked audio is a stark contrast to Majors’ public statements. In a Good Morning America interview in early 2024, he insisted,
“I never hit a woman. My hands have never struck a woman, ever.”
While he admitted to being an imperfect partner, he denied ever being physically abusive.
More recently, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Majors avoided addressing the allegations directly, stating,
“At some point, there has to be accountability for writing your own story.”
Now, with the audio clip confirming Jabbari’s claims, Majors’ previous statements are being scrutinized more than ever.
Majors’ legal troubles have already damaged his once-promising Hollywood career. Following his arrest, his talent agency and PR firm dropped him and multiple significant projects, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he was set to play Kang the Conqueror.
His highly anticipated film Magazine Dreams was initially shelved but was later picked up by Briarcliff Entertainment for a 2025 release. Before the leaked audio, Majors had been making slow steps toward a comeback, receiving support from industry figures like Michael B. Jordan and Whoopi Goldberg.
However, the release of this recording could derail any hopes of redemption. Former partners, including actress Laura Hoo, have since spoken out.
“I don’t care that his movie is coming out,”
She told The Hollywood Reporter.
“What do you learn in 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling? Do the victims get closure? I don’t see redemption happening.”
The leaked audio has reignited discussions about accountability in Hollywood. While some actors have managed to rebuild their careers after scandals, the nature of these allegations—and Majors’ own recorded words—make this situation especially difficult to recover from.
