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Jeremy Renner Accused by Filmmaker Yi Zhou of Sending Explicit Images and Threatening to Call ICE

A representative for the actor calls the allegations “totally inaccurate and untrue,” with no criminal complaint or investigation publicly disclosed.

Overview

  • Yi Zhou says Renner first contacted her in June with two photos followed by a string of unsolicited pornographic images via direct message and WhatsApp.
  • Zhou provided media with screenshots she says document WhatsApp exchanges, including a porn clip and messages from colleagues who urged her to seek safety.
  • She alleges that during an August meeting at Renner’s home he drank, yelled for two hours, and left her so frightened she locked herself in a room and location-shared with her team and family.
  • After she confronted him about his conduct, Zhou says Renner threatened to report her to immigration authorities, citing a partial message reading, “Immigration will be notified of your —.”
  • Zhou also contends Renner declined to promote their films, Chronicles of Disney and Stardust Future, and denied their relationship, while multiple outlets report his camp’s blanket denial of her claims.