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Jared Leto Sexual Misconduct Allegations
BBC documentary broadcast July 29, 2026 features allegations of sexual misconduct from 10 women against actor and musician Jared Leto spanning 2002-2016, including four criminal allegations of statutory rape and sexual assault. Leto denies all claims and no criminal charges have been filed. This follows previous 2025 allegations from nine women, also denied by Leto.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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Woman alleges sexual assault by Jared Leto in Las Vegas motel in 2002
A woman identified as Isabel alleged that when she was 17 years old, Jared Leto invited her to a motel in Las Vegas where he kissed her, placed her hand on himself while showering, and continued despite her attempts to leave. She stated she told him she wanted to leave and he eventually let her out of the room.
Band employees tell BBC of concerns about Jared Leto's interactions with teenage girls
Two men who worked with Jared Leto's band Thirty Seconds to Mars told the BBC they were uncomfortable about his interactions with teenage girls. They stated Leto occasionally invited teenage girls to his dressing room or the house where the band was recording. One former band employee said, "I think everyone thought the age gap was way too big."
Nine women accused Jared Leto of sexual impropriety in 2025 Air Mail article
In June 2025, nine women accused Jared Leto of sexual impropriety in an article published by Air Mail. Los Angeles DJ Allie Teilz had reposted a 2012 Facebook status claiming she was assaulted by Leto backstage when she was 17. Leto's representative denied the accusations at that time, calling them "demonstrably false."
Woman alleges statutory rape by Jared Leto in California in 2006
A woman identified as Clara alleged that she had sexual relations with Jared Leto at his California home in 2006 when she was 17 years old and he was 34. Under California law, sexual relations between an adult and someone under 18 can be classified as statutory rape. She stated Leto's associate approached her backstage at a Thirty Seconds to Mars concert when she was 17, obtained her contact information, and later she was invited to his home.
BBC counts over 120 separate allegations against Jared Leto online
The BBC documented more than 120 separate allegations made about Jared Leto's behavior toward women, many posted online and some dating back decades. No criminal charges have ever been filed against Leto.
Jared Leto denies all allegations of sexual misconduct
Jared Leto issued a statement denying the allegations: "I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false." Leto did not respond to repeated attempts by the BBC to contact him regarding the documentary before its broadcast.
Jared Leto scheduled to tour Europe and UK with Thirty Seconds to Mars in 2027
Jared Leto is scheduled to tour Europe and the United Kingdom next year (2027) with his band Thirty Seconds to Mars, following the broadcast of the BBC documentary containing the sexual misconduct allegations.
BBC documentary details sexual misconduct allegations against Jared Leto
A BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret" aired on July 29, 2026, featuring accusations of sexual misconduct from 10 women against actor and musician Jared Leto. Nine of the women spoke publicly about their allegations for the first time in the documentary. The women described encounters with Leto between 2002 and 2016, when he was in his 30s and 40s. Leto is now 54 years old.
Woman alleges Jared Leto threatened sexual assault in London hotel room in 2013
A woman identified as Etta alleged that when she was 19 years old, Jared Leto threatened her with sexual assault while alone with her in a hotel room in London following his band's concert at the O2 arena in 2013. Leto was 41 at the time. She stated he told her "age is just a number, and anyway, we're in Europe" when she mentioned her age.
BBC corroborates allegations with family members and friends of accusers
The BBC stated it corroborated several of the women's accounts with family and friends who were aware of the interactions with Jared Leto at the time. The network also stated it viewed pictures and messages supporting the women's claims.
Woman alleges Jared Leto groomed her and made explicit phone calls when she was 16
A woman identified as Alex alleged that Jared Leto groomed her and made repeated sexually explicit phone calls to her when she was 16 years old. She stated Leto's lawyer later sent her a non-disclosure agreement two years after receiving explicit sexual emails from him, despite him knowing she was 16. She did not sign the NDA.
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Pattern emerges: dozens of allegations surface against Jared Leto
Over 120 allegations against Jared Leto documented across multiple sources, with nine women making recent accusations.
BBC investigation reveals multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Jared Leto
BBC investigation reveals multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Jared Leto, who denies them all.