A new allegation has placed actor Jeremy Renner under scrutiny this week. The claim comes from filmmaker Yi Zhou, who says the two were collaborating professionally when their relationship allegedly crossed boundaries. Renner has now issued a denial through his representative.
Zhou and Renner had been working on multiple projects, including a documentary and a developing feature. According to Zhou, Renner sent her unsolicited explicit images and positioned himself as both professional collaborator and romantic partner. She says the situation escalated during a visit to his home.
Zhou alleges she feared for her safety. She said she locked herself in a room and messaged her team, who urged her to leave. Screenshots of those conversations have been shared publicly.
Jeremy Renner’s Response
Renner responded through his representative after Variety requested comment. The statement read: “The allegations being made are totally inaccurate and untrue.” No additional public comment has been issued from Renner personally.
Zhou has challenged that response. On Instagram, she wrote, “The denial is bad conduct given all the documents and communications produced.” She also shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp message featuring a pornographic GIF, which she says was sent by Renner.
She has continued posting screenshots from the night of the alleged incident. One caption read, “Receipts @nypost @usweekly @rollingstone @nypost, also sharing the room and bath I locked myself in to avoid any more aggression. I chose to stay to finish the project the next day @chroniclesofdisneyofficial @stardustfuturemovie and stupidly believed in the healing power of love and in true love.”
Additional Context and Ongoing Discussion
The allegation arrives amid ongoing industry conversations about power dynamics between collaborators. Zhou described her experience as an example of “imbalance of power” in entertainment settings where personal and professional roles blur.
This is not the first time Renner’s personal conduct has faced public attention. During a prior custody dispute, his ex-wife Sonni Pacheco accused him of abusive behavior. Renner denied those claims at the time, calling them misleading and exaggerated. The two currently share joint custody of their daughter.
No legal filings connected to Zhou’s claims have been announced. Renner continues to deny the allegations. Zhou continues to share documentation online and reiterate her account.
The situation remains active and developing.
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