Jeremy Renner Accused of Threatening ICE Against Filmmaker Yi Zhou
Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou, 34, has accused actor Jeremy Renner, 54, of threatening to involve U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after she confronted him about alleged misconduct.
Allegations of Misconduct and Unsolicited Messages
Zhou described in a series of Instagram posts and an interview with the Daily Mail that Renner sent her unsolicited explicit photos through direct messages and WhatsApp starting in June 2025. Their communication reportedly developed into a romantic relationship, which led Zhou to invite Renner to work on two of her film projects, including a documentary called Chronicles of Disney.
Incident in Reno, Nevada
On August 20, during a meeting at Renner's residence in Reno, Nevada, Zhou claims he became intoxicated and yelled angrily for two hours, frightening her enough to lock herself in a room. Text messages Zhou allegedly shared with colleagues that night reveal her expressing worry for her safety.
Threat to Report to ICE
After confronting Renner privately about his actions, Zhou alleges he threatened to "call immigration/ICE" on her, which she described as deeply shocking and frightening.
"After confronting Renner privately about his behavior, he threatened to 'call immigration/ICE' — a claim she said 'deeply shocked and frightened' her."
Author's summary: Yi Zhou accuses Jeremy Renner of sending unwanted explicit images, verbal aggression, and threatening ICE involvement after confrontation, highlighting serious professional and personal conflicts.
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