Michael Ealy hugged Meagan Good in front of Jonathan Majors, and social media went wild. Let me tell you why this video caused such a commotion. Many people felt the hug was a bit inappropriate, and some even said Jonathan looked upset about it.
The video did seem a little odd because Michael Ealy hugged everyone but seemed to ignore Jonathan, which was awkward. However, Nightcast Media had the full video, and it showed that Michael did acknowledge Jonathan, and they actually hugged at the beginning. So, Michael wasn’t being the bad guy people thought he was.
Still, people were creating stories about this whole interaction and closely watching Jonathan Majors’ reaction. I’ll admit, I was watching too, and it was clear he wasn’t thrilled. He didn’t seem angry, but he definitely wasn’t happy about that hug. You could see it in the expressions between him and Meagan afterward. But maybe I’m reading too much into it, who knows.
Unfortunately, Meagan and Jonathan’s relationship is under heavy scrutiny, partly because of how it started. They went public after Jonathan’s assault incident with his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabari. Because of that, Jonathan now has a reputation for having a temper and being aggressive.
To briefly revisit the incident: Jonathan’s ex-girlfriend, Grace, saw a text on his phone from another woman saved as Cleopatra. The message said, “I wish I was kissing you right now.” Grace lost it and tried to grab his phone. They tussled over it, Jonathan broke free and ran, and Grace chased after him. In the middle of this chaos, Grace got hurt, which is why Jonathan was found guilty of third-degree assault. It was unintentional, but he was still found guilty.
This made Jonathan look like an abuser. There were also claims that he was very controlling, like the time he got upset with Grace for getting drunk. He told her he wanted her to be like Michelle Obama and Coretta Scott King. His exact words were, “Do you understand that? Do you really know, baby? How dare you come home drunk and disturb our peace when we have a plan? Grace needs to be in a certain mindset to support me, just like Coretta Scott King supported Martin Luther King and Michelle Obama supported Barack Obama. I’m not saying I’m a great man, but a great man needs a great woman who makes sacrifices for him.”
He finished by saying, “I am a great man. A great man.” Honestly, something about Jonathan seems off, but I still think the whole trial with Grace was a mess. It really damaged his reputation.
Then Meagan Good came to his rescue, standing by his side, which left many people puzzled. Why would she risk her reputation for him? At first, I thought Meagan was hired for PR. I didn’t believe the relationship was real, but she stuck with him. Even when people advised her not to, she didn’t listen. Jonathan himself told her not to stay with him, but she was like, “Yeah, that’s not going to happen.”
“Did any friends advise you, like, he’s in the middle of legal troubles, why don’t you wait to see how everything kind of shakes?”
“Yeah, every… yeah.”
Meagan was definitely advised to steer clear of Jonathan, especially when he was going through his trial. Despite that, she stayed by his side, which makes me think she genuinely cares for him. I’m even starting to suspect she might have been the one Jonathan was texting in that car. His ex-girlfriend got upset when she saw him texting another woman, which led to the assault incident. It’s possible he was texting Meagan. I can’t say for sure, but it would explain why she felt compelled to support him despite everything. She might have thought, “He’s in this mess because of me, and I know he’s not the monster people are making him out to be, so I have to stick with him.” I can’t confirm that’s how it went down, but it wouldn’t surprise me.
I’ve noticed Meagan avoids talking about how she first met Jonathan, which makes me wonder if she was involved with him while he was still with his ex.
“We met at an event. I’m not going to get too into it, but there was instant chemistry. But I wasn’t really in that headspace. Then we reconnected about four months later.”
“How have you managed to start a relationship in the midst of all this?”
“Well, I won’t get into the details of how it started, but I will say the support we’ve given each other, the honest conversations, the love, the respect, the care and thoughtfulness—it’s been wonderful.”
At this point, it doesn’t really matter how Jonathan and Meagan met. They’re together, it seems genuine, and I wish them the best. Though sometimes I feel uncertain because Meagan is such a big star—everyone knows and loves her. When she appears on the red carpet, it’s all about her. Jonathan doesn’t seem well-adjusted to that. I think he’s naturally awkward and sensitive about how people see him. People don’t look at him positively anymore. He’s no longer viewed as a sex symbol or getting glowing reviews for his work. Now, he’s constantly scrutinized. Just recently, he was dancing to Kendrick’s song “Not Like Us,” enjoying himself, but people ridiculed him, saying he danced like a slave and was shucking and jiving. It was so mean and unnecessary. Now, with this viral Michael Ealy video, people are assuming Jonathan will mistreat Meagan, giving her a Coretta Scott King lecture. There are so many negative narratives about him, and it makes me feel bad for him because it seems he can’t do anything without being criticized. I imagine some of this criticism affects him deeply, and he might share his worries with Meagan. If that’s the case, it could be overwhelming for her, as she’s dealing with his quirks and insecurities. That could be a lot to handle.
Meagan mentioned that she feels the need to protect Jonathan from the criticism he often faces.
“Honestly, the only thing I’ve become more sensitive about now is the critiques. Like when Jonathan and I are on the red carpet, I think I’m not bothered by it, but a part of me wants to protect him because I know how we are when we are us. There’ll be paparazzi taking pictures, and I’m like, ‘Whatever,’ but I have to remind him, ‘Baby, you gotta smile, smile.’ And for him, it’s just overwhelming. He’s not into the celebrity stuff. He doesn’t like all the attention. He just wants to focus on his art. All the other stuff, he never did it before because he doesn’t want to. Our relationship kind of forced it. So when we’re on the carpet, I can tell he’s a little uncomfortable.”
Meagan feels the need to protect Jonathan now more than ever. It seems like she might be used to help improve his image. She has undoubtedly supported Jonathan significantly and dislikes anyone disrespecting him. Meagan even responded to Cat Williams’ comments about Jonathan on Club Shay. Cat had called Jonathan ugly, and Meagan tactfully addressed it.
“First of all, they went around the world for two years straight telling any woman who would listen that Jonathan is a good-looking guy. Since when did people start liking a big nose and a little head with a big jaw? When? That looks like my daddy. Since when do people like my daddy’s features? If this so-called ugly dude is considered good-looking, then all of us are good-looking. Get out of here with that.”
When asked what it’s like working with Cat on set, Meagan replied, “Cat’s a sweetheart. I saw his interview. He’s a sweetheart. I’ll leave it at that. Cancel, baby.”
She added, “I’m sorry, but my man is sexy to me. He’s very sexy. We need to be clear on that.”
Cat Williams’ comments were part of a broader discussion about Hollywood promoting Jonathan Majors as a sex symbol and then tearing him down when he faced criticism. Despite Cat’s remarks, Jonathan is not ugly. He may not appeal to everyone, but many, including Meagan, find him attractive. I wish Meagan and Jonathan all the best. While some people see red flags in their relationship, I don’t know them personally or what goes on behind the scenes. I hope they both adjust to being public figures together. Meagan seems more comfortable with it, but I hope Jonathan doesn’t start resenting her for the increased publicity and scrutiny.
I want to take a moment to talk about Meagan’s recent comments on her divorce from DeVon Franklin. She spoke about it with such grace. Meagan shared that she and DeVon are still good friends, but she was really hurt when it happened. She admitted she was upset because he left her.
“Going through the divorce shook me to my core. I was just like, ‘But Lord, you asked me to be celibate.’ You know, you told me who to marry. I married that person. I tried to do everything to the best of my ability, and no, I didn’t do everything perfect, but I don’t know that I could have done anything different, if I’m being honest. I was just like, ‘Why is this happening?’ My greatest fear was for my husband to leave me after ten years of marriage, the way that my dad and my mom separated. At the time, I was so mad at DeVon. But now I think what he did was very brave. It was a very scary thing to know that the church and all the people, everyone, was going to be like, ‘Well, this is not what a man of God or a woman of God does.’ And of course, there were a lot of people who were like, ‘Meagan must have done something.’ And I’m like, ‘What?’ You know, my ex-husband is a wonderful human being, a beautiful human being. But nevertheless, I still was incredibly hurt, I still was incredibly devastated, and I still was incredibly angry, as I’m sure that he was as well.”
This is the first time I’ve seen Meagan speak so openly about her divorce from DeVon. She was really candid about her anger and confusion. If you didn’t know, DeVon was the one who filed for divorce. We don’t know exactly why, but it seemed amicable from their announcements. Some people think DeVon was more heartbroken because he’s been more vocal about it. He even posted a picture of himself crying, which led people to question what Meagan did. But she clarified that she didn’t do anything wrong, and neither did he. She was the one left confused and distressed because he left her.
We still don’t know the exact reason for their split, but I personally think they were just incompatible. Their lifestyles were different, and they were moving in different directions. Despite everything, it’s nice to hear they’re still friends.
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