Jeremy Renner has addressed recent claims of misconduct made by Yi Zhou, his filmmaking partner, who alleges that the actor sent her unsolicited intimate photos and then threatened to involve immigration authorities when she confronted him. The accusations surfaced publicly after Zhou shared details of the alleged incidents, bringing attention to the ongoing controversy surrounding Jeremy Renner harassment allegations.
Details of the Allegations Made by Yi Zhou
Yi Zhou, known for collaborating with Renner on various projects, stated that Renner sent a series of unwanted pornographic images via Instagram and WhatsApp in June 2025. Zhou described this as his initial form of communication, which she compared to past behavior he supposedly exhibited with other women. She expressed profound distress over what she viewed as an abuse of power within the entertainment industry.
“When I called him out privately about his past misconduct and asked him to behave properly, to respect me as a woman and as a filmmaker, he threatened to call immigration/ICE on me, an act that deeply shocked and frightened me. Such behavior is unacceptable and emblematic of the imbalance of power that continues to harm women in our industry,”
Yi Zhou wrote.
Previous Claims and Official Response
This is not the first time Jeremy Renner has faced troubling allegations. His ex-wife, Sonni Pacheco, accused him of threatening violence during a custody dispute in 2019. In response to Zhou’s recent statements, Renner’s representative issued a denial.
“The allegations being made are totally inaccurate and untrue.”
—Representative of Jeremy Renner
Despite this denial, Zhou has supported her claims by sharing screenshots of communications with Renner and messages she sent to Disney colleagues seeking assistance after an allegedly hostile encounter.
Professional Impact and Ongoing Collaborations
It remains uncertain how these allegations will affect Renner’s career trajectory. He is slated to reprise his role as Clint Barton in upcoming Marvel projects, including Avengers: Doomsday and possibly Secret Wars, along with a second season of the series Hawkeye. Zhou and Renner were involved in multiple projects together, such as the documentary Chronicles of Disney and the animated feature Stardust Future: Stars and Scars, where Renner serves as a voice actor.
Significance and Future Developments
The emergence of these allegations highlights ongoing concerns about power dynamics and misconduct within the film industry. With Jeremy Renner continuing his high-profile work at Marvel and other projects, attention will be focused on whether these claims prompt any formal investigations or influence his professional opportunities going forward. The situation remains fluid as more details and potential responses may come to light.
