Early Life and Background
Meagan Monique Good was born on August 8, 1981, in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of Tyra Wardlow-Doyle, who served as her manager, and Leondis “Leon” Good, an LAPD officer. Meagan grew up in Canyon Country, now known as Santa Clarita, alongside her sister and actress La’Myia Good.
Her early exposure to the entertainment industry began at a very young age. At just four years old, she appeared as an extra on popular television shows such as Doogie Howser, M.D. and Amen. Her acting career took a significant turn when she was cast in the film Friday at the age of 13. However, it was her role in Eve’s Bayou (1997) that marked her breakthrough, earning her her first NAACP Image Award nomination.
As a teenager, Meagan became a familiar face on Nickelodeon with her role in Cousin Skeeter (1998–2001). Over the years, she has appeared in a variety of films, including Deliver Us from Eva (2003), Roll Bounce (2005), Stomp the Yard (2007), and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). She also headlined the NBC series Deception (2013). In addition to these roles, she has appeared in horror and action films like Saw V (2008), One Missed Call (2008), and The Unborn (2009). She played the character Darla Dudley in Shazam! (2019) and its 2023 sequel.
In 2024, she worked with Tyler Perry on Divorce in the Black, a thriller in which she also co-produced.
Personal Life
Meagan has always been open about her faith. Although she was not raised in a strictly religious household, she became a Protestant and has made it a point to decline roles that she believes would "disappoint God." Her daily routine includes morning affirmations, reading the Bible, prayer, and consuming uplifting content to start her day.
She was married to preacher and producer DeVon Franklin from 2012 to 2022. The couple maintained a chaste relationship before their marriage and finalized their divorce in June 2022. In May 2023, she began dating actor Jonathan Majors, and they became engaged in November 2024, eventually marrying by March 2025.
Meagan faced public scrutiny regarding her decision to date Majors during his legal issues. She defended her choice by stating that she trusts her faith and intuition above all else, even when friends advised caution. She described their marriage as "amazing" and framed it as a lifelong journey of unconditional love and growth, saying, "me and him against the world."
During an appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna, she shared that although loved ones advised her to wait, she found peace in trusting God and herself in making life decisions.
Impact and Approach
Meagan prioritizes healing and intentional living. As she approached her 40s, she embraced therapy, a sober season, and focused on spiritual and emotional wellness. She has also been involved in mentoring younger Black filmmakers through initiatives like "Women Write Now," which partners with Sundance and Kevin Hart’s LOL. In 2010, she founded her own production company, Freedom Bridge Entertainment.
Awards and Recognitions
Throughout her career, Meagan has received numerous nominations, but she has excelled particularly at select festivals. In 2021, she won the HBO Competition Award for Best Feature at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival for Death of a Telemarketer, in which she also served as executive producer and starred.
In 2024, she was appointed Honorary Co-Chair at the New York Urban League’s prestigious Frederick Douglass Awards Gala for her advocacy work promoting social justice, economic equality, and empowerment. Over her multi-decade career, she has earned multiple nominations from bodies including the NAACP Image Awards, Teen Choice, MTV Movie Awards, YoungStar Awards, and Black Movie Awards, reflecting her consistent presence in prominent performance circles.
Controversies and Public Scrutiny
While not frequently embroiled in scandals, Meagan has faced public scrutiny due to her relationship with actor Jonathan Majors. In December 2023, Majors was found guilty in a high-profile domestic dispute case. A New York jury convicted him of misdemeanor, reckless assault (third-degree), and second-degree harassment (a violation), while acquitting him on charges of intentional assault and aggravated harassment.
After the couple went public in 2023—during Majors' highly visible legal battle—Meagan faced criticism for standing by him. Majors disclosed that Meagan suffered significant career consequences, including cancelled endorsements and being uninvited from social events, yet she remained publicly supportive. Despite personal and professional risks, she has defended her convictions, asserting that she evaluates truth and loyalty through her faith and personal judgment.
Net Worth
Meagan Good’s net worth is commonly estimated to be between $8 million and $12 million. This estimate is based on her decades-long acting career, which includes leading and supporting roles in both TV and film, as well as her work as a producer and her influence in fashion and brand partnerships.