Jared Leto has denied new sexual assault and misconduct allegations raised in a BBC documentary, saying he has "never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life." The Oscar-winning actor also described the claims as "absolutely and categorically false" in a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter.
The renewed scrutiny follows claims from multiple women featured in the documentary. Based on the available report, the project brings together fresh allegations involving Leto, prompting a public response from the actor as the documentary draws attention.
Leto's statement rejects the accusations in full and frames the allegations as untrue. While the full documentary details are not included in the available excerpt, the report indicates that the claims center on sexual misconduct allegations made by several women.
The story adds to a broader pattern in entertainment coverage where documentaries and investigative reports can trigger immediate public denials, legal scrutiny and industry reaction. In this case, the main development is Leto's direct response, in which he firmly denies any sexual assault or misconduct.