Jonathan Majors is explaining why he retains bringing Coretta Scott King‘s title into his relationships … telling us Martin Luther King‘s widow is an inspiration.

The actor invoked Coretta’s title in his first sit-down interview since being discovered responsible of assault and harassment, drawing the ire of Coretta and MLK’s daughter … and now he is responding to pushback.

Jonathan tells TMZ … “My intention was to convey my utmost respect for Coretta Scott King, her achievements, and each her private legacy and the one she shares together with her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King.”

In his ABC interview, Jonathan praised girlfriend Meagan Good for sticking by his aspect … saying, “She’s an angel … she’s held me down like a Coretta. I am so blessed to have her.”

As we reported … Dr. Bernice King seemingly referred to as out Jonathan on-line after the interview aired, posting … “My mom wasn’t a prop.”

Now, Jonathan tells us Coretta “is a superb lady, a vital determine in American and world historical past, and somebody each Meagan and I are impressed by and deeply admire.”

Jonathan’s trial additionally included audio clips the place he is telling his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari to be extra like Coretta and Michelle Obama. Jabbari’s the girl he was convicted of assaulting and harassing.

Feels like Jonathan’s may simply preserve Coretta’s title in his mouth … ‘trigger he deeply respects her. Unclear how her kin are going to really feel about that, although.