Jared Leto Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations from 10 Women

Actor and singer Jared Leto faces accusations of sexual misconduct and assault from 10 women spanning the years 2002 to 2016, according to a BBC documentary titled “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret,” released in July 2026 and reported by AFP. Leto has strongly denied the allegations, stating that he never committed sexual assault against anyone.

Details of the Allegations in the BBC Documentary

The documentary features accounts from 10 women, nine of whom are speaking publicly for the first time. According to AFP’s reporting on the July 2026 film, two women allege they experienced sexual assault by Leto when they were 17 years old. A third woman states that the actor threatened her with sexual violence when she was 19. A fourth woman alleges she received sexually explicit phone calls from Leto at age 16, during which he suggested sexual activity. Four additional women describe facing sexual harassment via phone calls originating from the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman.

Jared Leto’s Response and Prior Investigations

Leto, 54, has categorically rejected the claims made in the BBC project. “I never committed sexual assault against anyone in my life,” Leto said in a statement published by AFP, adding that the allegations are “completely and unequivocally untrue.” These claims follow a prior investigative report published in 2025 by the US digital magazine Air Mail, where several other women accused the actor of sexual misconduct. Leto similarly denied any inappropriate behavior during the Air Mail investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

When were the allegations against Jared Leto made public?

The accusations were detailed in a BBC documentary released in July 2026, which featured accounts from 10 women.

What specific claims are made against the actor?

The allegations involve sexual assault, threats of sexual violence, and sexually explicit phone communications spanning from 2002 to 2016, with some incidents allegedly involving minors.

How has Jared Leto responded to the accusations?

Leto has denied all allegations, calling them completely untrue through statements issued in response to both the 2026 documentary and a 2025 Air Mail investigation.