Jared Leto Faces Four New Sexual Assault Allegations

Sun Sep 06 2026 08:05:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

According to a BBC documentary, four women claim that actor and band leader Jared Leto sexually abused them when they were teenagers.

The documentary, released on BBC Three, details accusations from four women who say they were assaulted by Leto between 2002 and 2016. They report incidents ranging from a motel bathroom assault to sexual appointments at Leto’s house. While Leto has denied the allegations, the BBC found evidence supporting the claims, including texts and statements from friends and colleagues. Several other women also report receiving unsolicited sexual phone calls from the actor. The case highlights the ongoing issue of celebrity misconduct and the importance of speaking out.

Four Women Accuse Jared Leto of Sexual Assault

A BBC documentary released on BBC Three and BBC One presents oral testimony from four women who say they were sexually assaulted by actor and musician Jared Leto while they were minors. The alleged incidents are said to have taken place in a motel bathroom, a hotel room, Leto’s California home, and backstage at a music festival between 2002 and 2016.

Key Allegations: One woman claims that Leto forced her into a motel restroom and masturbated while she was 17. Another says he threatened to assault her after leaving her in a hotel room with only him present, when she was 19. A third reports that he had sex with her in California when she was 17, a situation that would qualify as statutory rape. The fourth woman states that Leto made repeated sexually explicit phone calls while she was 16 and offered her a non‑disclosure agreement that she refused to sign.

The BBC corroborated several accounts with friends, family members, and messages found in the documentary’s archives. Interviews with former band crew members also highlighted a pattern of inviting teenagers to backstage or the band’s home for intimate encounters.

Leto has not responded to the allegations. While the documentary’s release has sparked public debate, no formal legal action has been taken. The case underscores the broader conversation surrounding power imbalances in the entertainment industry.