Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Jeremy Renner Denies Filmmaker Yi Zhou's Harassment Allegations
A filmmaker named Yi Zhou has accused actor Jeremy Renner of sending her inappropriate pictures and acting in a scary way.
She says he even threatened to call immigration on her and yelled at her for a long time at his house.
Jeremy Renner's team has said that all of these accusations are not true and are completely false.
They had been working together on movies before these claims came out.
The filmmaker believes this shows a bad side of Hollywood and that women are sometimes targeted.
Filmmaker Yi Zhou accused actor Jeremy Renner of sending unsolicited pornographic images and threatening to contact ICE.
Zhou also alleged that Renner pursued a romantic relationship with her and later yelled at her for two hours at his Nevada home.
Jeremy Renner's representative strongly denied all allegations, stating they are 'totally inaccurate and untrue.'
The filmmaker shared her accusations on Instagram using hashtags like #CancelJeremyRenner.
Renner and Zhou had collaborated on multiple film projects prior to the public accusations.
- Who
- Actor Jeremy Renner and filmmaker Yi Zhou
- What
- Filmmaker Yi Zhou accused Jeremy Renner of harassment, sending unsolicited explicit images, and making threats. Renner strongly denies the allegations.
- When
- The allegations were made public on November 10, 2025, with claims of image sending occurring in June.
- Where
- The alleged incident involving yelling occurred at Renner's home in Nevada. The accusations were posted on Instagram.
- Why
- Zhou claims harassment and a smear campaign, while Renner's representative denies the allegations as inaccurate and untrue.
Jeremy Renner's Stance
Filmmaker Yi Zhou's Claims
Nature of Allegations
Jeremy Renner's Stance
Renner's representative stated the allegations are 'totally inaccurate and untrue.'
Filmmaker Yi Zhou's Claims
Filmmaker Yi Zhou claims Jeremy Renner sent her unwanted/unsolicited pornographic images via direct messages and WhatsApp, and threatened to contact ICE during a dispute.
Interaction and Relationship
Jeremy Renner's Stance
Renner's representative denied all accusations.
Filmmaker Yi Zhou's Claims
Zhou alleges Renner pursued a romantic relationship, seduced her, and later threatened to contact ICE when she called him out for past misconduct.
Alleged Incident at Home
Jeremy Renner's Stance
No comment from Renner or his representative regarding the alleged incident.
Filmmaker Yi Zhou's Claims
Zhou recounted an incident where Renner allegedly consumed a bottle of wine, became angry, and yelled at her for two hours at his Nevada home, leading her to fear for her safety.
Motivation/Context
Jeremy Renner's Stance
No specific motivation provided by Renner or his representatives.
Filmmaker Yi Zhou's Claims
Zhou believes these actions are part of a 'smear fans campaign' against her and their collaborative projects, and that such behavior is common in the industry, harming women.
- Actor
- Jeremy Renner
- Filmmaker
- Yi Zhou
- Allegations Made Public
- November 10, 2025
- Renner's Response
- Denied claims as 'totally inaccurate and untrue.'
- Zhou's Accusations
- Unwanted/unsolicited pornographic images, ICE threat, verbal abuse, pursuing romantic relationship.
- Date of Alleged Image Sending
- June
- Location of Alleged Incident
- Renner's home in Nevada
