WME Stands by Jared Leto Despite Sexual Misconduct Allegations - Report
Talent agency WME continues to represent Jared Leto despite multiple allegations of sexual misconduct spanning from 2002 to 2016. The agency has confirmed it has not launched an internal review into the claims, which include allegations of grooming and sexual assault.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between talent agencies' duty to clients and their public commitments to address sexual misconduct within the entertainment industry.
Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach/WireImage/AFP via Getty Images Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Jared Leto is facing allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women spanning from 2002 to 2016, but talent agency WME continues to support him. WME established a committee to assess sexual misconduct allegations involving clients following the #MeToo movement, dropping other clients like Brett Ratner and Armie Hammer, but has not launched a review into Leto's allegations. In a BBC documentary, 10 women accused Leto of making sexual phone calls, with some alleging he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl and groomed a 16-year-old girl, claims which Leto denies. See more Trigger Warning: This article includes discussion of alleged sexual assault, with details.
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