Jeremy Renner accused of sexual harassment, violence by his director Yi Zhou

Jeremy Renner accused of harassment and threats by director Yi Zhou

Actor Jeremy Renner faces serious allegations from Chinese director Yi Zhou, who has publicly accused him of harassment, intimidation, and threats. Zhou shared her claims on Instagram on November 3 and later elaborated in an interview with the Daily Mail.

Details of the Allegations

According to Zhou, Renner initially contacted her in June, sending what she described as personal and intimate photographs. He allegedly expressed interest in a long-term relationship and claimed to have been single for some time.

“He convinced me of his sincerity, saying he had been single for a long time and open to a long-term relationship. I believed in him, in the power of love and in the possibility of redemption.”

Zhou, who directed the documentary Chronicles of Disney and the animated film Stardust Future: Stars and Scars starring Renner, said the relationship soured when the actor refused to promote their projects and later denied both their personal and professional ties.

Reported Threats and Fallout

After confronting Renner about his alleged behavior, Zhou claims he reacted with threats and intimidation.

“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.”

Zhou stated that Renner’s actions left her fearing for her safety following their fallout.

Background of Their Collaboration

Author’s summary: Director Yi Zhou accuses actor Jeremy Renner of harassment, denial of collaboration, and threats following the end of their alleged relationship.

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The News International The News International — 2025-11-07

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