Bernice King Responds to Jonathan Majors' Comments Invoking Her Mother's Name

Majors Faces Backlash for Comparing Girlfriend to Coretta Scott King Amid Recent Assault Conviction

Actor Jonathan Majors has faced backlash for comparing his girlfriend, Meagan Good, to civil rights leader Coretta Scott King in a recent interview. Majors had previously invoked King's name during his trial for assault and harassment, suggesting his ex-girlfriend should behave more like King and Michelle Obama.
Bernice King, the youngest daughter of Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr., responded to Majors' comments on social media, stating, 'My mother wasn’t a prop. She was a peace advocate before she met my father and was instrumental in him speaking out against the Vietnam War. Please understand…my mama was a force.'
Majors was found guilty of assault and harassment in December 2023 following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. He is due to be sentenced on February 6, 2024.
Despite the controversy, Majors defended his comments in an interview with TMZ, stating his intention was to convey his utmost respect for Coretta Scott King and her legacy.
Public reaction to Majors' comments has been largely negative, with many criticizing his reduction of Coretta Scott King to a supporting role rather than acknowledging her as a civil rights leader in her own right.