Meagan Good on Relationship With Jonathan Majors & Why Latest Role Was "Therapeutic" | PEOPLE

After more than 30 years of navigating Hollywood and life in the spotlight, Meagan Good is opening up about her bold new role as a battered wife turned empowered divorcée in 'Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black,' how she found healing after the end of her marriage to producer DeVon Franklin and facing criticism over her romance with Jonathan Majors.
0:00 PEOPLE Features: Meagan Good
0:33 Her Acting Start
01:37 Eve's Bayou
02:04 Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black
02:59 Empowering Women & Rebuilding
04:00 Meagan's Divorce
05:51 Jonathan Majors
07:38 Critiques
09:19 Spirituality
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[@trindellbrown]

Megan is soooo beautiful

[@Beliza..]

She is

[@rclarke216]

Saw her in person years ago hanging out in Manhattan NYC and she was so naturally beautiful and chill in person!

[@JTex11]

💯

[@candicane1]

I love how she spoke positive affirmations about her former husband. Maturity!!

[@thelmakaluba7426]

Both are good people they were just from different worlds with different belief systems

[@nylotus]

@@thelmakaluba7426 Probably should've realized that before getting married.

[@jonathansaunders6697]

gimme a break...if any of that was true they wouldn't be divorced...nothing but brand management....typical of hollywood yearning types

[@valenciawilson1414]

​@@jonathansaunders6697even with that ppl still choose not to be positive towards each other furthermore her former husband was a whole ads mess but not more than Jonathan

[@BlueRivers-xg2rt]

@@nylotus Yes. Now that they were married you work thro that. She prolly felt she was loosing herself to work with him and he prolly had expectations for her. You can see this by how she immediately changed the way she used to dress. etc. to now working out and carrying herself. Marriage shouldnt feel like a cage to one and liberation for the other something just wasnt mathing.

[@17Se7en7]

she has a different vibe. Her speech is more mature, poised and assertive. Love her development.

[@SupernaturalLove100]

I feel like she’s been this way for years now🤔

[@antoniawilliams2627]

Yes I notice that.

[@tamikalee4441]

I definitely agree….. l always loved Meagen beautiful spirit…. So authentic and well spoken!

[@shylae2000]

I agree she has always been this way​@SupernaturalLove100

[@kaleenajean]

She always been this way..

[@AdventuresInMoonSyrup]

I was abused for so long when she said if God allowed it you’ll get through it❤that hit hard ✝️🙏🏾

[@NannyDiaries23]

Wishing Meagan peace, love, prosperity and safety 💕

[@BB-oh5vm]

Man this woman is so beautiful...been watching her since her childhood

[@missmayajessica]

Meagan's PR has been on point!

[@SupernaturalLove100]

I mean they’re seemingly definitely using her personal life to attain these interviews for promo because if she wasn’t controversially dating Jonathan Majors and then didn’t have her divorce I don’t know if we’d see her interviewing with People or the Today show. Salaciousness is what interests reporters and Megan to my knowledge hasn’t promoted by herself on these big platforms in recent yrs. So the PR team seems to be using the controversial stuff to her benefit and apparently she’s comfortable enough talking about it if it means getting to promote her work. I’d hate doing the main part of what ppl were looking for if it meant speaking abt my relationship and or defending it.

[@sarahgordino6695]

Has it!?

[@TheProminentPost]

@@SupernaturalLove100I believe this is really how she feels

[@SupernaturalLove100]

@@TheProminentPost sure I’m not saying she doesn’t feel that way what I’m saying is her team and her are using the controversy over her relationship to help attain these interviews to promote her projects bc I haven’t seen her interview w today or people by herself in recent yrs 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@AnaisKarim]

@@SupernaturalLove100 Actually, many people weren't checking for her interviews so much until the controversy. People magazine interviewed her about her current hit show Harlem. Vogue did as well. Unfortunately, our community seems to be more entertained by artists' personal lives than the work they create for our entertainment.

[@megganministries]

Tyler’s funny he picked 2 people who were going through a divorce.

[@sarahsimpson9848]

He is a writer, producer and director. And it works.

[@malvinelpinnoy]

Yeah gotta put those raw emotions to work!

[@Sgoldsmith71]

Exactly

[@taieshagordon2774]

Just like during Why Dud I Get Married Too. Janet was grieving over Michael’s death and she used those emotions to play that angry wife part.

[@taieshagordon2774]

did*

[@jasminesanders6034]

I understand what meg said about Jonathan. He’s not comfortable with being in the spotlight he just like doing his job minus all the events, pictures and interviews. He said that before in one of his interviews when he was in creed. I could tell he be uncomfortable with all the flashing lights and all those people in his face. He’s a private homebody type of person. People be saying his face expression be weird and be talking mean about how he look. That’s because he be having anxiety and uncomfortable with being center of attention and stuff. Hopefully Jonathan doesn’t let people negativity keep him from doing what he loves. I want to see him do more roles in the future

[@TishaCW-u4m]

I've noticed that in some interviews, too. He did an amazing job in movie creed 3.

[@DaniDoesThisAndThat]

@@TishaCW-u4m and EVERY OTHER interview and red carpet event before March 2023

[@WonderWoman780]

Exactly. That poor Man.. lol... His LEO Partner is really trying to support him and I love it.

[@AnaisKarim]

​@@DaniDoesThisAndThatHe stood up for Angela Bassett at the Oscars in March 2023 and the demons came for him.

[@jessicaali4256]

Huh? No actor isn't in front of lights or public. That's your job. If they didn't seek attention they wouldn't choose to be an actor, believe me. It's not a humble career choice by far.

[@lama3469]

I also turned 43 this year and never been healthier and in great shape, mentally and physically. You go girl 😊

[@BigCrossVita]

🥳🙌🏽👑

[@katlap3101]

Good for you, I am 44 and feel I am in the best shape also mentally and physically

[@Leendozi]

You can still do it it's never too late@lama😊

[@lashawndascroggins3590]

The 40s hit differently. Definitely the best decade of my entire existence - physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, financially and relationally🙌🏽

[@KFontLab]

@@lashawndascroggins3590I’ve heard many women say this❤. It’s a beautiful thing.

[@LavendarRoseMint]

If a man tells you “Don’t be with me” “Don’t love me”, “Don’t date me “ . BELIEVE HIM… and I will leave it at that. Good luck Megan

[@ndo533]

He told her that bc it was the worst time of his life...him going through legal troubles.

[@Camerashy03]

Totally agree…for some people that makes them want the person even more smh

[@SparkleInYourEyes2024]

​@@ndo533You need to put the rose colored glasses down. This man is being sued by several girlfriends for domestic violence and has been arrested for domestic violence. If a man tells you he's no good for you you better listen and stop trying to change him.

[@clashon4life843]

She Reverted Back To Toxicity! Smh

[@2013lovemy]

And if a man’s family asks “how did he get YOU?”, listen.

[@dariand8100]

Meagan Good had always been pretty

[@rclarke216]

Yes she has! Saw her in person years ago hanging out in Manhattan NYC and she was so naturally beautiful and chill in person!

[@ChanelStar1]

*I love it Meagan! Continue to protect your peace.*

[@ZenTeeTV]

Listen, Jonathan Majors is innocent. I truly hope to see him back on the big screen or television. I freakin love Love Craft Country.

[@carolanestanley4030]

❤

[@truckit38mg]

So many beautiful comments " Loving the positive energy flowing ❤

[@jazzyj12]

Jonathan Majors deserves happiness, I'm glad to see that he is with someone who can help love him and heal him. Jonathan Majors is one of the greatest actors of our generation. He deserves his flowers and respect. To the haters: Please do some research. Look at the court transcripts, and video evidence. Jonathan was railroaded by the corrupt NYC DA, his ex gf even testified in court that Majors was never abusive with her and that in-fact she was the aggressor that night and NOT him. Let's show our unity and support for Jonathan and stop the spreading of misinformation online. Jonathan Majors deserves justice!

[@SabriaR.]

Came to say this and I'm glad someone said this b/c i could not have said it nicer. I was coming to go in on ppl lol!.

[@lorenzoooooo1773]

I'm glad someone said this!

[@mumbikirori8390]

Yes i think so too

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

🧐

[@angelaprice921]

I’m concur

[@byronvirgil702]

As long as he is treating you right and respecting you who cares who you date because u have Women who date men tht dog them out yall sty blessed and kep THE MOST HIGH first🙏🏾

[@spicyhot2552]

Meagan is so pretty ,she's a good actress. I'm happy she found love again with Jonathan Majors 😊

[@angelaprice921]

I’m happy for Megan, she’s a beautiful woman and she deserves to be happy and live her life.

[@ingodsgoodness2160]

I remember seeing Meagan Good way back in the 1990's on the Nickelodeon show called "Cousin Skeeter". My kids (now adults) used to watch that show all the time. I am so glad to see how far Meagan has come in her acting career. Keep moving forward and stay in faith, Meagan!

[@keciaanderson6317]

Meagan is so poised and classy ❤❤❤

[@beej1502]

She’s sooo gorgeous

[@tamikalee4441]

Facts 🙌🏽🙌🏽 with a beautiful authentic spirit 🙏🏽🌹♥️

[@journeywithromi8673]

I'll say I definitely saw on social media how awkward Jonathan Majors looked but hearing this interview and how she explained how he doesn't like all the extra makes sense as to why he looked so uncomfortable. I was ignorant in assuming he looked like that because "he didn't want to be with her" or "he was faking" or just simply agreeing with the comments because that's what it looked like but yea now I get it. Nice segment. I'll always love Meagan.

[@KJCK4]

At least you admitted it others don’t

[@jenesishunter9674]

Exactly 😊

[@kevinrussell8050]

Exactly the guy is an introvert just like Cillian Murphy. I know the actor who doesn’t have social media.

[@juanita-dark]

He's uncomfortable because he's an awkward introvert. People don't realise how socially anxious some actors are. A lot of times they started acting to help the improve their confidence or because working from a script is less anxiety-forming. This is literally why some people erroneously end up using drugs or alcohol to alleviate the anxiety. I find people project on to introverts a lot too. Worse if people expect you to be something else because of your profession or how you present physically.

[@WonderWoman780]

Y’all Please go touch grass OUTSIDE! it’s honestly embarrassing to suggest unsolicited advice to a celebrity as if you know their life. Enjoy the film and keep it moving.

[@fifibg]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WonderWoman780]

@@fifibg it’s so annoying lol

[@raayaharris1939]

lol I love this comment so much

[@lela1291]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@yeverett4533]

Shouldn't it be "embarrassing to suggest unsolicited advice to anyone you don't know," not just a celebrity, as if they are above everyone else?

[@PlutosMoon22]

Let's hear it for 43 and in the best shape ever been... a younger rich man is definitely motivation 😉

[@Abbas_Daughters]

I really love them together ❤❤❤❤They seem soo happy 🥰🫶🏾✨ Meagan seems so at peace ✨🫶🏾

[@chanitawilliams4427]

She is very well spoken ❤

[@michelelove]

Why do we always say that with black people, but if she was white would we say she’s very well spoken? Ijs

[@Loveabounds.]

She’s a beautiful person wish her nothing but the best in her acting life and love life

[@MichaelBuieFilms]

I LIKE this Meagan. She is so fit, and questioning but self-assured, mature, talented, and beautiful-totally what you want to see in a talented celebrity.

[@mygirlv]

She’s beautiful inside and out!!!

[@missmerli]

Megan is so underrated and is such a light like truly always herself and unapologetic. May her union with Jonathan be blessed 🙌🏾 ❤

[@dr.phillips2008]

I lov how she talks about her X thats really nice and respectful

[@marymyatt3004]

She is Growing Up & Mature Women!!!!

[@naturallydope6971]

She’s grown, grown .

[@michellewanjiru2643]

She has always been so intuitive 😍

[@lindalewis8001]

Hey sis it's your life date who you want to people mind your business we love you thanks for sharing blessings ❤️

[@angelajennings4214]

Yesm gan & Johnothan❤❤

[@leabarnes9142]

She is sooo beautiful and I think she brings a calm to Johnathan's life. I always thought in my mind he is an introvert. She has a Zen to her and she might like the peace that circles their space. She is getting older now and might be ready for motherhood.

[@t-babyyupressed2906]

Yes Exactly I Love it 💕💖💖🩷

[@NBC09]

She seems so at PEACE

[@mitchelldclair1374]

I almost can’t find the words to say to describe the beauty of your soul rn Megan. Your honesty to self all while letting God showcase his light and your growth😭 Truly gorgeous 🙌🏾

[@PatriceButler49]

I can listen to and watch her all day. Just beautiful inside and out ❤

[@Divvision-i5w]

Its called acting, she lives from it.

[@tbm9253]

Wishing Meagan God's Continued Blessings, filled with unconditional love, joy and peace. I pray that you and Jonathan experienced a little bit of Heaven here on this earth.

[@Sandramundy]

The camera loves her; she is stunning! Divorce in the Black is a must watch!

[@danyulwilliams9823]

Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors is a great couple!! ❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@CindyMindy-qy7wj]

Great actress and beautiful soul❣️

[@carolrhodes4727]

She's a beautiful person, she deserves happiness ❤

[@robin4justice]

Love her 🩷🩷..I pray that her and Jonathan go all the way!!!! 💯💯

[@danichi85]

Me too

[@user-ik7lz3pl8q]

Me too

[@bigbyn8032]

Not in america.

[@genevaj6469]

Divorce in the black 🖤 Let's Go!!!!

[@rissilient85]

Happy for Meagan

[@jendscvrs]

Loved Meagan's interview with People. I watched it twice. ❤

[@madintlemojaki1019]

What a beautiful spirit❤❤❤

[@corawilson8045]

Always walk in YOUR Truth with Love ❤️

[@SabriaR.]

Love them together!!!!

[@ShakeetaTorres]

I’m so happy for her ❤❤❤❤

[@lotusphoenix8]

Mature, wise, beautiful inside and out 💞

[@BrittneysBlessed]

She’s precious

[@smithrobbin]

just seeing her interview on shy shy gave me chills; I love her ! The sweetest person ever

[@donnalovett4789]

I see something special in both of them

[@khailawrence]

Me TOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@user-ik7lz3pl8q]

me too

[@jenesishunter9674]

I as well 😊

[@sharita7270]

I’m so happy for her journey towards peace! She’s so eloquent and very beautiful! I pray the best for her and Johnathan!

[@stardommansion6773]

Best interview

[@shamimkagere]

Megan has spoken so well and has made me understand her story n relationships better, thank you. It's clear now

[@lahlahluv8380]

I Love these two together! ❤

[@LocAces]

Good for them!

[@BLISB]

Seriously love that for the both of them, her and Jonathan. May they continue to be blessed healthy and well together. Ase’

[@vonshep8465]

Loveeeee them together!🔥🔥🔥

[@maxinemuhammad5979]

Great interview loved it 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

Meagan doesn't need to prove anything to anyone about her and Jonathan's relationship neither does he we don't know people's true character only a small portion we see people can assume things about us based off media coverage a picture etc she looks good looks happy I think people are just jealous wanna be negative as usual many people like private lives I for one do never want my life displayed on the internet never never I hate photos just awkward for me to be out there for everyone to see not my thing 😊

[@jenesishunter9674]

Absolutely 😊

[@DoctorKesha]

Love the interview and Meagan, all the best!!

[@angelakennedy7004]

Wow, I love Megan's energy. It's like I get this "life". I enjoyed listening to her journey and her now.❤

[@user-tg4tv4xv7z]

Wish them the best😊😊

[@donyettabailey9727]

Love this interview.

[@user-ik7lz3pl8q]

Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good 🥰🥰🥰🖤🖤🖤👩‍❤️‍👨👩‍❤️‍👨👩‍❤️‍👨

[@merchellemartin3916]

Great interview God is good!🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@CDSXCalibur]

Let’s Go Meagan! 🙂🙂🙂

[@rantsandfaves]

I love how much of herself she is showing us. you can feel the confidence in every area. Long may it continue, it suits her!

[@rbm960]

Very intelligent

[@Nonnies.Glam1]

GREAT MOVIE !!!!! LOVED IT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@shaunp31329]

Just love how Megan always brings such positive energy, such a beautiful soul. Happy that she’s happy! Also, what an amazing creative art of producing and acting. Movie was outstanding from beginning to end‼️They played the part and played it well. Shout outs to Mr. Tyler Perry for always helping others and producing exceptional excellence, to Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict, and all the cast for acting amazingly and keeping the audience on our toes. This movie is🔥! I love Tyler Perry and have always been a fan of his work❤️❤️❤️. Thank you so much for this interview. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@Letherrrcook]

They both played their roles AMAZINGLY!

[@earle3iii]

Have to say I’m proud of the poise and grace Ms Good has. She was with andbrought Majors through the incident. I appreciate the way things worked out

[@dee27206]

Well yeah considering her text set off the whole fight. Makes sense she’d see him through it

[@DashaTheDivineDivah]

I will say... I've never seen her glow or smile so hard... even before Devaughn. Glad they are amicable... hope it works out, i really do.

[@kay_oshun-fitgoddess0813]

I'm genuinely happy for my fellow Lioness!! 🥰

[@jl4073]

Wow good for Megan love to see it 🎉😊😊

[@truepyt]

Loving her press run 🎉

[@ElleGTV]

I love this interview

[@zhateyahtv]

This was a good and real interview. You can feel her.

[@carolinewashington3574]

Smart,wise & beautiful!

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

Meagan Good is a national treasure: beautiful, charming and talented. Good vibes!

[@asha-dawnbrissett5356]

What a gem, continue to rise and grow queen

[@Loveit45]

refreshing to see someone with PR training

[@TRG-LifestyleGani]

😂😂😂😂 facts I don’t everything she is saying about Jonathan

[@justmissjana]

A class act 💞

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

She's amazing. I love how she explained Johnathan and hers relationship.

[@wawa9883]

She's so humble and beautiful ❤️

[@joybutterfly11]

I wish Meagan and Jonathan all the best. Blessings always! ❤️⚘️

[@LoveChriss1]

They can never make me hate you, MG ❤❤

[@IfitsUpThenitsSTUCK]

i gotta make it to the end i couldn a little bit 🙆🏽‍♀️

[@Jai0234]

8:35 I love how she is supporting him. I hope he sticks by her, and treats well.

[@hendrinahaikwiyu8149]

Life is funny; from God told me he is... and then i haven't been happier Wow...

[@keepcalm1224]

Yup. I totally get what you are saying here. Of course no one on the forum seems to have the honesty to get into that. I believe Meagan is a genuine person, but she is still dismissive of the damage that was done from her writing a book with her ex husband, which millions of people read and took to heart and then initiating the divorce. And we know she initiated it because her husband wanted to stay married to her. He was devastated after the divorce. And didn't keep it a secret that he wanted to stay married. So at least some of those same people who read the book, I'm sure, ended up shipwrecked in some ways because God doesn't lie. And doesn't go back on his word. He's not going to tell you to marry someone, then change his mind. So either YOU heard wrong, wanted what YOU wanted, or YOU just flat out lied. But God is not the one who made a mistake.

[@S.Pri8]

@@keepcalm1224He gives you His Word to stand ON❤

[@user-yy5rl2kg3r]

@@keepcalm1224what was the damage done? Perfection isn’t real even if you know God

[@SparkleInYourEyes2024]

​@@user-yy5rl2kg3rShe needs to leave God out of this. The same thing she's saying about Jonathan she said about Devon.

[@dee27206]

@@keepcalm1224you actually believed her hubby wanted to stay married?

[@Ari__shantel]

I love her period. God bless you 🙏🏾

[@shalomy3k]

She is so graceful. Love this woman. She is genuinely a good person ❤

[@Ivee_Ivana]

I love your growth girl since Friday. You were my childhood actor. Eves bayou is one of my favorite movies

[@VenickaHuff]

Beautifully said Megan Good you are Amazing✨️ 💖✨️