Jeremy Renner, 54, has found himself at the center of a controversy that could very likely affect his career, particularly his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou, 37, is accusing the Avengers star of sexual harassment and allegedly threatening to call immigration authorities on her.
As with most cases of alleged abuse, this story is extremely complex. Just last month, Zhou told the Daily Mail that she and Renner had been in a relationship. Renner had experienced a tumultuous couple of years, including a tragic snowmobile accident that drew global sympathy. Newly single and coping with the accident’s impact on both his health and career, most people who learned about his relationship with Zhou were simply wishing him well.
