Marvel Star Jeremy Renner Accused of Threatening to Call ICE on Chinese Filmmaker
Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou accused actor Jeremy Renner of threatening to report her to ICE and sending unsolicited explicit images. Zhou, 34, shared her claims through Instagram posts, detailing troubling incidents involving Renner, 54.
Allegations Made by Yi Zhou
Yi Zhou worked with Jeremy Renner on a documentary and an animated film. She said Renner unexpectedly contacted her on direct message and WhatsApp in June 2025 and sent “unwanted / unsolicited pornographic images of himself.”
Their professional collaboration led to a romantic relationship, but things reportedly changed during a meeting about the documentary Chronicles Of Disney at Renner’s home in Reno, Nevada.
Incident During Meeting
“I was discussing about the doc logistics, then he drank a bottle of wine alone and got angry and angry yelling for two hours,” Zhou told the Daily Mail. “I had to location share to my team, my parents and Disney colleagues in case something happens to me they know where I am,” she explained. “I had to lock myself in a room to be safe praying he would not come into the room at night as he was really angry. I did not say a word, I was so scared for my life.”
Zhou also informed a colleague that she would be safe staying at Renner’s place. The Daily Mail published texts Zhou allegedly sent to her Disney colleagues during this distressing episode.
Summary
Yi Zhou accuses Jeremy Renner of inappropriate behavior and intimidation during their collaboration, raising serious concerns about her safety and well-being.
Author’s summary: These allegations highlight a serious breakdown in trust and safety between creative partners, underscoring the importance of addressing misconduct in the film industry.