Jared Leto has denied sexual misconduct allegations made by four women, who claim the incidents occurred when they were teenagers. In a statement released Wednesday, the actor and musician called the claims “absolutely and categorically false,” saying he has never sexually assaulted anyone. The allegations are detailed in a BBC documentary titled Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, which was released the same day.
The women accuse Leto of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place years ago. Leto, 54, is the frontman of the band 30 Seconds to Mars and has starred in films such as Dallas Buyers Club and Suicide Squad.
Leto’s denial comes as the documentary provides a platform for the accusers’ stories. The documentary does not specify the exact dates or locations of the alleged incidents, but the women say they were teenagers at the time. No charges have been filed, and Leto has not faced any legal action related to these claims.
The actor’s statement did not address the specific details of the allegations. He emphasized that the claims are false and urged the public not to believe them. The documentary has sparked discussion about accountability in Hollywood, though Leto’s denial remains consistent with his previous responses to similar accusations.
This story is developing. Further details about the allegations and any potential response from the women involved have not been released.