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The BBC released the documentary 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret' on July 29, 2026, featuring 10 accusers and prompting widespread media coverage and public discussion of the allegations.
A new BBC documentary has revealed allegations from 10 women against Oscar-winning actor and musician Jared Leto, with four accusing him of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers. The allegations span from 2002 to 2016, when Leto was in his 30s and 40s. The BBC said it corroborated parts of the women's accounts through friends, family, photographs, text messages, and emails.
According to the BBC, one woman alleges she was sexually assaulted in a motel bathroom in Las Vegas when she was 17. Another says Leto threatened her with sexual assault after being left alone with him in a London hotel room at age 19. A third woman says she had under-age sex with Leto in California when she was 17, and that he told her 'Age is just a number, and anyway, we’re in Europe.' A fourth says Leto groomed her with sexually explicit phone calls when she was 16 and later sent her a non-disclosure agreement, which she refused to sign.
Two former crew members of Leto's band Thirty Seconds to Mars told the documentary that staff were uncomfortable with how he interacted with teenage girls, saying girls were invited backstage or to recording locations. One said requests for female models to receive VIP tickets came directly from Leto during arena tours in the 2010s. The BBC also said it identified more than 120 online allegations about Leto's behaviour towards women, though many are historical and unverified.
Leto has not responded to the allegations despite repeated attempts by the BBC. The documentary revisits earlier accusations, including a 2024 claim by a Los Angeles DJ that Leto assaulted her when she was 17. The allegations raise questions about the use of NDAs to silence accusers and the pattern of behaviour by celebrities in positions of power.
Timeline
- Alleged encounters with Leto
10 women say they encountered Jared Leto during this period, when he was in his 30s and 40s. Four allege criminal sexual conduct, including assault, threats, under-age sex, and grooming.
- Los Angeles DJ goes public
A Los Angeles DJ publicly alleged that Leto assaulted her when she was 17, prompting other women to share similar experiences.
- BBC documentary release
The documentary 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret' airs, featuring nine women sharing their stories publicly for the first time, along with one who previously spoke out.
Questions people ask
What are the allegations against Jared Leto?
Ten women accuse Leto of sexual misconduct, including four alleging criminal sexual conduct: sexual assault in a motel bathroom (17), threat of assault in a hotel room (19), under-age sex in California (17), and grooming with explicit calls and an NDA (16).
Has Jared Leto responded to the allegations?
According to the BBC, Leto did not respond to repeated attempts to contact him for comment.
What is the BBC documentary about?
The documentary, 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret', features interviews with 10 women and includes corroborating evidence from friends, family, and former crew members.
Who are the accusers?
The accusers are women who were teenagers at the time of the alleged incidents, ranging from ages 14 to 19. Their identities are not fully disclosed, but the BBC has corroborated their accounts.
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