{"id":21908,"date":"2026-07-30T10:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T05:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21908"},"modified":"2026-07-30T10:13:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T05:13:25","slug":"jared-letos-past-resurfaces-amid-new-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21908","title":{"rendered":"Jared Leto&#8217;s Past Resurfaces Amid New Allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/jared-leto\/\">Jared Leto<\/a><\/strong> is facing intense public scrutiny in the wake of a new BBC documentary, in which 10 women accused the actor and musician of sexual misconduct. As the allegations continue to generate headlines, attention has also shifted to a few of Leto\u2019s past controversies, prompting renewed discussion about his public image and previous conduct. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large is-resized caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=1152%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega803427_007-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"2021 LACMA ART FILM Gala\" class=\"wp-image-121118\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024%2Cheight=1536%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega803427_007-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=1152%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega803427_007-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=683%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega803427_007-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=200%2Cheight=300%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega803427_007-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150%2Cheight=225%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega803427_007-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega803427_007-scaled.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recently released documentary, \u201cJared Leto: Hollywood\u2019s Dark Secret,\u201d investigates the allegations of sexual misconduct against the Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman. Several women came forward and detailed their alleged encounters with Leto, which occurred between 2002 and 2016, as <em><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/826816\/jared-leto-bbc-documentary\/\">The Blast<\/a><\/em> reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former co-workers have come forward to share their experiences with the actor, one of whom claimed, \u201cHe\u2019s not a good guy. There\u2019s no soul behind his eyes.\u201d The source, who chose to remain anonymous, said they toured with Leto\u2019s band.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe was a horrible vibe while working with him, and he made people uncomfortable. It was really hard to talk to him, if he even tried to talk to us,\u201d the insider told <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/29\/celebrity-news\/jared-leto-the-dark-truth-behind-working-with-horrible-singer-as-he-faces-sexual-misconduct-allegations\/\">Page Six<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the insider claims that people around Leto have previously said he was \u201cvery problematic with women,\u201d insinuating that Leto\u2019s alleged behavior was an open secret. \u201cEveryone in the music industry knows there was going to be a day of reckoning for him,\u201d they added.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-suicide-squad-method-acting-that-raised-eyebrows\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u2018Suicide Squad\u2019 Method Acting That Raised Eyebrows<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leto portrayed The Joker in 2016\u2019s \u201cSuicide Squad,\u201d and he reportedly engaged in extreme method acting during its production. At that time, it was widely reported that he gave bizarre gifts to cast members, including a rat, live bullets, a dead hog, used condoms, and sex toys.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple cast members confirmed receiving the strange gifts. Will Smith described the actor as going \u201cfull Joker,\u201d and Margot Robbie said they kept the rat as a pet. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje said he got adult magazines. Leto himself bragged about his gifts while promoting the movie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many criticized the actor for his on-set behavior, opining he violated boundaries and gave method acting a bad name. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A year later, however, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/movies\/a836425\/suicide-squad-jared-leto-downplays-hype-bullshit-the-joker-dceu\/\">Leto backtracked<\/a>, saying the \u201chype and b-llsh-t\u201d was blown out of proportion. \u201c90 percent of it was not even true, and it just takes on a life of its own,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-jared-leto-s-fan-gatherings-were-called-cultish\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jared Leto\u2019s Fan Gatherings Were Called Cultish<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Yes, this is a cult \ud83d\udd3a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/MarsIsland?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MarsIsland<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4I7JROg90w\">pic.twitter.com\/4I7JROg90w<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS (@30SECONDSTOMARS) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/30SECONDSTOMARS\/status\/1161898672080089088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 15, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019, Leto and his band hosted a multi-day, alcohol-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqed.org\/arts\/13865555\/thirty-seconds-to-mars-jared-leto-started-a-cult-because-of-course-he-did\">wellness and music retreat<\/a> on a private island in Croatia. Fans of the actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars, referred to as The Echelon, were treated to yoga, meditation, acoustic performances, and other activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos of the event were shared online, showing Leto dressed in a flowing white robe surrounded by attendees, all wearing white. The band has long embraced media commentary about their following being cultish and has used the tagline, \u201cYes, this is a cult,\u201d for years. They launched Camp Mars, a rustic retreat for fans, in 2015, but the 2019 event took it to the next level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2013, Leto addressed the controversy, saying that it was a response to journalists who often said Thirty Seconds To Mars had a deeply committed \u201ccult following.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hey remember that one time James Gunn said that Jared Leto tries to hook up with underage fans and nothing ever came of it <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N82UifN7cQ\">pic.twitter.com\/N82UifN7cQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lady Emily \u2604\ufe0f (@GreatCheshire) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GreatCheshire\/status\/1509264391488876546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amid the allegations against the actor, Dylan Sprouse\u2019s viral tweet in 2018 is resurfacing. In May that year, the Disney alum took to Twitter and tagged Leto, asking, \u201cYo @JaredLeto now that you\u2019ve slid into the dm\u2019s of every female model aged 18-25, what would you say your success rate is?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It isn\u2019t clear what prompted Sprouse to call out Leto, and many came to the latter\u2019s defense, saying that sending messages to women of age was not a crime.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, filmmaker James Gunn publicly responded to Sprouse\u2019s tweet, writing, \u201cHe starts at 18 on the internet?\u201d suggesting the messages were not limited to adults. Gunn later deleted his message.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leto did not respond to either post.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-jared-leto-denies-all-the-claims-against-him\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jared Leto Denies All The Claims Against Him<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large is-resized caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1076\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=1076%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega804066_025-768x1076.jpg\" alt=\"Salma Hayek and Jared Leto leaving the Corinthia Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-121115\" style=\"width:838px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1097%2Cheight=1536%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega804066_025-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=1076%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega804066_025-768x1076.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=731%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega804066_025-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=214%2Cheight=300%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega804066_025-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150%2Cheight=210%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega804066_025-150x210.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mega804066_025-scaled.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leto has formally responded to the women\u2019s claims in the documentary in a statement sent to several news outlets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BBC documentary isn\u2019t the first time the actor was accused of illicit acts. In 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/airmail.news\/issues\/2025-6-7\/the-cult-of-leto\"><em>Air Mail<\/em><\/a> published an investigative report that detailed sexual misconduct accounts from nine women. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jared Leto is facing intense public scrutiny in the wake of a new BBC documentary, in which 10 women accused the actor and musician of sexual misconduct. 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