Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women in BBC docum…

Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women in a BBC documentary that renews scrutiny over the actor and musician’s behavior toward teenagers. The film, *Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret*, aired on BBC iPlayer and features testimonies from ten women, with four alleging offenses that occurred when they were minors. The allegations, which span from 2002 to 2016, include sexual assault, threats of assault, underage sex, and persistent sexually explicit phone calls, according to the documentary.

The accused incidents, detailed in the BBC’s reporting, include a 17-year-old woman who claims she was sexually assaulted in a motel bathroom in 2002 by Leto, then in his 30s. Another accuser, described as being 19 at the time, alleges she was left alone with Leto in a hotel room and threatened with sexual assault. A third woman recounts a sexual encounter in California in 2005 when she was 17, below the state’s age of consent, and claims Leto dismissed concerns about the legal age of 18. A fourth woman, who was 16 when the alleged misconduct began, says Leto made repeated sexually explicit phone calls to her and sent a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to silence her, which she refused to sign.

The BBC corroborated some accounts with friends and family who were informed of the encounters at the time, as well as with “pictures and messages” that support the women’s claims. The documentary also highlights that two men who worked with Leto’s band, Thirty Seconds to Mars, described feeling uncomfortable with his interactions with teenage girls, including invitations to his dressing room or home during tours. One woman, who was 14 at the time, alleged Leto instructed a security guard to take her backstage at a music festival after making a lewd comment about her chest during an autograph session. Her mother confronted Leto, who reportedly repeated the comment, according to the BBC.

Leto has not responded to the BBC’s allegations, marking a stark contrast to his previous denials. In 2025, his representatives dismissed similar claims from nine women in a *Air Mail* investigation, calling the accusations “demonstrably false.” The current documentary, however, presents the testimonies in a format that amplifies their weight, with the BBC emphasizing the public disclosure of a refused NDA and the testimony of nine women speaking out for the first time. The film’s release coincides with renewed attention on Hollywood’s handling of sexual misconduct, as the entertainment industry grapples with the fallout from decades of unaddressed allegations.

The allegations against Leto, who won an Academy Award for his role in *Dallas Buyers Club* (2013), add to a pattern of claims that have surfaced over the past two decades. In 2012, DJ Allie Teilz shared a social media post describing a traumatic encounter with Leto when she was 17, alleging he “forced himself on [her] backstage” in a kilt. Her account, which resurfaced in 2025, was part of a broader wave of accusations that included claims of predatory behavior toward teenage models and musicians. Despite these repeated allegations, Leto’s representatives have consistently denied wrongdoing, though the BBC’s documentary now forces a public reckoning with the testimonies of multiple accusers.

The documentary’s impact is amplified by the absence of Leto’s response. Unlike previous denials, which were public and combative, his silence in the face of the BBC’s allegations has drawn attention to the power of visual storytelling in shaping public perception. The film’s release has also reignited discussions about the cultural and institutional tolerance for such behavior, with industry insiders noting that Leto’s continued presence in major films and music projects underscores the challenges of holding powerful figures accountable. As the BBC’s report underscores, the women’s accounts now stand as proof of the long-term consequences of unchecked behavior in Hollywood.