In 2023 Jonathan Majors, once at the peak of his career having played ‘Kang the Conqueror’ in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was found guilty of assaulting and harassing his ex-partner, Grace Jabbari. Majors had maintained his innocence throughout, stating that he was “not responsible for any of her injuries.” Now, two years on, Keke Palmer is facing criticism for interviewing him on her podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, where the pair dive into the complicated themes of accountability and forgiveness.

Keke Palmer needs to be held accountable for platforming a serial abuser.

I want better for Black women and to stop trying to save Black men who don't want to be saved. No one rallied this strongly around DV victim Megan Thee Stallion but Jonathan Majors deserves the world. https://t.co/BZYORvkv5J

— Ola Ojewumi (@Olas_Truth) April 3, 2025

Recently, Majors has been back in the public eye, especially with the release of his recent film Magazine Dreams. The actor even appeared on the cover of Hollywood Reporter, where he spoke about the “heartbreak” he’s experienced since the trial.

However, shortly after this, an audio recording leaked in which Majors seemingly admitted to strangling Jabbari. In response to this revelation, the actor said, “I’m living life. I’m surrounded by loved ones and family.”

Given this context, it came as a surprise to many when Palmer chose to interview Majors on her podcast. The interview, already available to Wondery+ subscribers and set for public release on 8 April 2025, promises to explore the emotional complexities of Majors’ situation. However, some are questioning whether Palmer will hold him accountable, or if the conversation will sidestep the more difficult issues surrounding his past actions.

Keke stupidly taking Jonathan Majors on her podcast only for her disgusting comments about R Kelly to resurface as a result ☠️ I hope people learn a lesson from this. Leave the abusers to hang, mind the business that pays you and keep it fucking pushing. https://t.co/dkpmh5CQ79 pic.twitter.com/p3KmihQ2ti

— Don V 💜 (@imvuzu) April 2, 2025

Netizens couldn’t stop thinking about Palmer’s own troubling past with domestic violence, especially given her history as a survivor of abuse.

So much so, that a video from Palmer defending R. Kelly back in 2016 resurfaced, sparking even more debate about the actress’ credibility and stance on accountability.

A resurfaced clip of Keke Palmer defending R-Kelly on The Breakfast Club in 2016
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first Michael B. Jordan coming forward to publicly support him
now Keke Palmer, a whole domestic violence victim herself, lending her platform to Jonathan Majors, a man WITH A WHOLE ASS RECORD OF VIOLENCE ON WOMEN

WHY ARE PEOPLE RALLYING BEHIND A FUCKING WOMAN ABUSER???????? https://t.co/yWtOq2PEjw pic.twitter.com/A0kxTAvZqt

— ya best friend Rhonda from the DMV (@barneyconbotox) April 2, 2025

The episode description reads: “Accountability. It’s a loaded word, right? We’re living in a time where we want real accountability—especially for things men have gotten away with for far too long. At the same time, finding forgiveness feels harder than ever, and we’re still figuring out what true accountability even looks like.”

It is an ominous description that does not clarify whether Palmer will press Majors on the accusations against him, or reflect on her controversies.

So, what do you think? Will the interview be a legitimate moment of real acknowledgement of one’s mistakes or just another soft pass?