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Chinese Filmmaker Accuses Renner of Unsolicited Porn, Threats

Published 7 November 2025

Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou has accused actor Jeremy Renner of sending her unsolicited pornographic images, engaging in a drunken outburst that left her fearing for her life, and threatening to contact Immigration and Customs Enforcement after she confronted him about his behavior. The allegations, detailed in Zhou's Instagram posts and an interview with reporters, stem from a brief romantic and professional relationship that began in June and soured by late summer.

Zhou, 37, stated that Renner, 54, initiated contact through WhatsApp and direct messages, where he sent intimate photographs and a short video clip depicting a sexual act, accompanied by a message asking if it was acceptable. She described believing his advances at the time, as he expressed interest in a long-term relationship and claimed to have been single for years. Zhou said she invited Renner to participate in two projects: the documentary "Chronicles of Disney," which focuses on Disney workers, and the animated film "Stardust Future." Both were completed earlier this year, with proceeds intended for charity, according to her account.

The relationship reportedly turned volatile during a work meeting in August at...

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