Jeremy Renner has recently become the subject of controversy in Hollywood, not for his acting or singing talents, but due to accusations from his filmmaking partner. Yi Zhou, who worked with Renner on the documentary Chronicles of Disney and the AI-animated feature Stardust Future, publicly shared distressing claims about his behavior.
In June 2025, Yi Zhou revealed on social media that Renner unexpectedly sent her unsolicited explicit photos via direct message and WhatsApp as their initial form of contact.
“In June 2025, out of the blue, I received 2 photos of Jeremy Renner and then a string of unwanted / unsolicited p**ographic images of himself via DM and WhatsApp, that was his introduction to me.”
She further condemned Hollywood for protecting such behavior for financial gain.
“Hollywood hides these men and bad behavior for the sake of money.”
According to The Daily Mail, Yi Zhou also stated she was dating Renner. However, the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Renner denied the relationship and refused to publicly acknowledge their outings.
Marvel Studios has a strict policy of cutting ties with any cast or crew member involved in serious allegations. With these new developments surrounding Renner, major decisions regarding his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Avengers: Doomsday, may be imminent.
Jeremy Renner faces serious accusations from his collaborator, prompting possible Marvel Studios action that could affect his role in upcoming MCU projects.