Jared Leto Denies Sexual Offense Allegations From Four Women

Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct in a new BBC documentary. The Jared Leto allegations involve alleged incidents from 2002 to 2016, when the women say they were teenagers.

Jared Leto Allegations Detailed In BBC Documentary

The documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, includes interviews with 10 women.

Four women accuse Leto of conduct that included sexual assault, statutory rape, threats and sexually explicit phone calls. The alleged incidents took place while Leto was in his 30s and 40s. He is now 54.

The BBC said it corroborated several accounts with supporting material, including witnesses, messages and photographs.

Leto Denies The Claims

Leto has denied the accusations. In a statement, he said he has “never sexually assaulted anyone.” His representatives have also denied earlier misconduct claims made against him.

The BBC said Leto did not respond to its requests for comment during production of the documentary. The allegations follow a 2025 report in which nine women accused Leto of sexual misconduct. He also denied those claims.

Leto is known for his Oscar-winning role in Dallas Buyers Club. He is also the frontman of Thirty Seconds to Mars.

Reports Describe Alleged Encounters With Teens

One woman alleged she was assaulted in a motel bathroom when she was 17. Another alleged a sexual encounter in California when she was 17, below the state’s age of consent.

Other allegations involved a woman who said she received sexually explicit calls at 16. Another woman said Leto threatened her with sexual assault when she was 19.

The documentary also includes accounts from former staff connected to Thirty Seconds to Mars. They described concerns about Leto’s interactions with teenage fans.

Public Attention Returns To Earlier Claims

The new BBC documentary has renewed public attention on prior allegations involving Leto. Several outlets reported similar claims in 2025, including accusations from women who said they were underage at the time.

None of the new claims have been tested in court, based on the available reports. The case remains centered on public allegations, corroboration described by the BBC and Leto’s denial.

The allegations have sparked wider discussion about power, fame and accountability in entertainment. For audiences following the story, the key facts remain the same: four women have accused Leto of serious misconduct when they were teenagers, and Leto denies the accusations.