Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou has made serious allegations against actor Jeremy Renner, accusing him of sending unsolicited explicit images and threatening to call ICE on her.
Yi Zhou, 34, who collaborated with Renner on a documentary and an animated film, shared her accusations through social media in 2025. She said Renner initially contacted her via direct message and WhatsApp, sending her "a string of unwanted / unsolicited pornographic images of himself."
Despite the troubling start, Zhou and Renner developed a romantic relationship and worked together on two projects. However, the relationship reportedly soured during a meeting at Renner's Reno, Nevada home about the documentary Chronicles Of Disney.
"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.
Zhou described feeling unsafe and taking precautions to protect herself:
"I had to location share to my team, my parents and Disney colleagues in case something happens to me they know where I am. 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."
She also assured a colleague that she would be safe staying at Renner’s residence during this incident. The Daily Mail published texts Zhou allegedly sent to Disney colleagues during the episode.
Yi Zhou accuses Jeremy Renner of inappropriate behavior and intimidation during their partnership, raising serious concerns about her safety and well-being.
Author’s note: These serious allegations highlight the complexities and risks in professional and personal relationships within the film industry.
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