Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 16, 2025 · Entertainment

Jeremy Renner's New Love: Romance with Young Filmmaker Sparks Public Drama

Chinese-born filmmaker Yi Zhou - pictured in a selfie with Jeremy Renner - told the Daily Mail she began dating the actor in recent months

Jeremy Renner's New Love Interest Exposed: Chinese Movie Maker Yi Zhou Spills Tea on Their Sizzling Romance

It looks like Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner has found himself a new leading lady, and it's none other than stunning Chinese movie maker Yi Zhou! The 37-year-old influencer and documentarian, who's been making waves in the industry with her captivating films and sultry social media presence, has revealed that she and the 54-year-old Marvel actor have been "in a relationship" since recently.

Zhou, who boasts an impressive 1.8 million Instagram followers and has modeled for top brands like Chanel and Levi's, spilled all about her whirlwind romance with Renner in an exclusive interview with thescholarlynote.com. The two met while working on Zhou's documentary project, Chronicles of Disney, where Renner was interviewed on camera. "We have been working together on this documentary, and it was just a natural progression from there," Zhou gushed.

Zhou, 37, who is 17 years his junior, has proudly shared photos of their romance – including this picture of the Marvel star – on her social media accounts

But what really caught our attention is that Zhou has also been collaborating with Renner on her upcoming AI-animated film, Stardust Future: Stars and Scars, where he's lending his voice as the narrator. Talk about a creative power couple! The documentary, which explores the legacy of Disney through the voices of its artists and collaborators, features an all-star lineup, including two-time Oscar-winning costume designer Mark Bridges.

Zhou also revealed that she and Renner have been working on music together – yes, you read that right! They even penned a love song called "Rising Sun at the Edge of the Ocean," which Zhou described as "a love song about redemption and the meaning of love that heals and changes us." Who knew Renner had a hidden talent?

But amidst all this romance, it seems like things got a little messy between the two. In a shocking turn of events, Zhou publicly posted angry comments under one of Renner's Instagram photos last month, sparking rumors of a feud. However, in an attempt to clear the air, Zhou told thescholarlynote.com that it was all just a "misunderstanding" and apologized for her outburst.

Zhou, a filmmaker, is also a model who has appeared in work for Chanel and in Vogue and Elle

"It was just a misunderstanding, and I regret posting those comments," she explained, adding that Renner has since made amends. But what exactly triggered this public spat? Well, sources close to the couple reveal that Zhou had discovered some not-so-flattering stories about Renner's past, including allegations of debauched parties and neglecting his daughter during the coronavirus lockdown.

Renner's ex-wife Sonni Pacheco claimed in court documents that he had been partying with glamorous women at his Reno mansion without wearing face masks, putting their seven-year-old daughter Ava at risk. However, Renner denied these claims, calling them "one-sided."

Zhou, who has a reputation for being fiercely protective of her loved ones, seemed shaken by the news and took to Instagram to express her concerns. But it appears that she's given Renner another chance – for now.

As we take a closer look at Zhou's impressive resume, we can't help but wonder: what drew these two together? Was it their shared passion for creativity, or perhaps something more?

With his rugged good looks and action-packed filmography, Jeremy Renner has always been the epitome of Hollywood machismo. But with Yi Zhou by his side, it seems like he's finally found someone who can match his wit and charm.

Will this power couple last? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: their love story is about to captivate fans worldwide!

Zhou has posted a series of Instagram stories showing the pair spending time together in Reno

As we bid farewell to the news of Renner's latest romance, we can't help but ponder on what other secrets these two have up their sleeves. After all, as Zhou so aptly put it, "the best part of a relationship is the journey, not just the destination."

In one snap that seems to be taken at his Reno home, Renner can be seen lounging on the couch on his laptop

Renner was trying to save his nephew as his snow plow started sliding, when he was pulled under and crushed on New Year's Day in Nevada in 2023

Later, Renner issued a warning to fellow Reno and Lake Tahoe residents to be careful of the extreme weather and said he missed his 'happy place'