Jonathan Majors Confided Suicidal Thoughts to Meagan Good

Actor Jonathan Majors has bravely shared intimate details about a period of profound mental health struggles, revealing that he was placed on suicide watch and confided his suicidal thoughts to his wife, Meagan Good. In a candid appearance on Kirk Franklin’s ‘Den of Kings’ podcast, Majors discussed the immense emotional pain he endured, particularly during the fallout from his arrest and professional challenges.

Confiding in Meagan Good During Dark Times

Majors recounted the harrowing experience of being on suicide watch, admitting, ‘There were times when… me and my girlfriend, me and my fiancé, and now me and my wife, we never spoke about it, but she never left me alone. I never let myself be alone.’ He highlighted Good’s unwavering support during his lowest moments, emphasizing that her presence was crucial in preventing him from being alone with his thoughts.

The actor also revealed that Good faced professional repercussions due to their relationship, losing acting roles following his 2023 arrest on misdemeanor assault and harassment charges. Majors stated he was direct with Good about his state of mind, telling her, ‘I just don’t want it,’ referring to life itself.

The Roots of His Pain

When asked about the origins of these dark thoughts, Majors cited ‘isolation,’ ‘ostracism,’ ‘humiliation,’ and ‘abandonment.’ He further elaborated that while external events like his arrest or job loss were significant, he found that the deepest pain often stemmed from earlier experiences, including a near-fatal drug overdose. He described periods of intense self-medication with whiskey and cigarettes, even writing a letter, indicating he had reached a critical point.

Addressing Mental Health Stigma for Black Men

During the podcast, which also featured NLE Choppa, Kevin Fredricks, Ray J, and Dr. Jay Barnett, Majors’ vulnerability was commended. Fredricks and others emphasized the importance of Black men being open about their mental health struggles. Majors spoke about the societal narrative surrounding Black men, which often places them at a disadvantage and pressures them to project constant strength, hiding vulnerability to navigate societal barriers.

‘But we are all born into a society in which our narrative as Black men. We’re born into a narrative that puts us downhill,’ Majors stated. ‘And then you end up having to pretend that you’re somebody that you’re not to get through certain doors that I got through.’