Jared Leto faces sexual misconduct allegations in new BBC documentary

On July 29, 2026, the BBC released a documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret," featuring allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse against actor and musician Jared Leto. While four women specifically accuse him of criminal sexual conduct occurring when they were minors, a total of 10 women have stepped forward to report various forms of mistreatment between 2002 and 2016.

Specific claims include a sexual assault in a motel when a victim was 17, a threat of sexual assault at age 19, and alleged statutory sexual activity in California when a victim was 17. Another woman alleges that Leto made repeated, unsolicited sexual calls to her when she was 16 and attempted to solicit sex. The documentary notes that this fourth woman was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement to suppress the information, which she refused to sign.

These allegations have sparked widespread public concern regarding the treatment of minors within the entertainment industry. While the documentary provides a detailed timeline of these reported events, there have been no official details regarding specific criminal charges or ongoing legal proceedings at this time.