Jared Leto denies BBC documentary misconduct allegations

Jared Leto denies allegations of criminal sexual conduct made by four women in a BBC documentary, telling Deadline through a publicist that the claims are false.

The denial is the actor and musician’s direct response to accusations that Deadline said were raised in the BBC program. The publication described the allegations as claims of unlawful sexual conduct.

What did Jared Leto say about the allegations?

Leto said in the statement: “I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false.”

The statement was issued by his publicist, according to Deadline. It did not include further detail about the documentary or address each allegation separately.

What are the BBC documentary claims?

According to Deadline, four women accused Leto of criminal sexual conduct in a BBC documentary. The information reported with Leto’s denial did not specify the women’s identities, the full contents of the documentary, or any legal proceedings tied to the allegations.

The accusations remain allegations. Leto has denied sexually assaulting anyone.

Deadline published the denial on July 29, 2026. No further statement from the BBC or the women was included in the report on Leto’s response.

This story draws on original reporting from Deadline.