Actor Jeremy Renner speaks out for the first time
In 2019, Jeremy Renner found himself embroiled in a high-profile custody battle with his then-wife, Canadian actress Sonni Pacheco. The acrimonious divorce proceedings saw Pacheco accuse Renner of threatening her life, engaging in drug excesses, and firing a gun at the ceiling, among other serious allegations[1].
Renner, however, responded by dismissing these allegations as part of a messy custody dispute. He framed his response as a rebuttal against what he described as clickbait allegations from his ex-wife, suggesting that the claims were exaggerated or false[1].
There is no indication that Renner admitted to drug excesses or threatening behaviour during this time. Instead, he appears to have denied or downplayed these accusations in public statements following their emergence.
One of the most shocking allegations was that Renner had put a gun in his mouth to shoot himself, a claim that Renner vehemently denied[1]. In an attempt to find humour in the stressful situation, Renner revealed that he regularly receives "wonderful pictures" of their new baby, which Pacheco had with former hockey player Nate Thompson[2].
Renner voluntarily took drug tests in 2019 to prove his innocence in court. Despite the allegations, Renner's home was not a place of excessive drug use and partying, contrary to Pacheco's claims. It was, according to Renner, a place where he raised his child, taught his child to ride a bike and swim[3].
The bitter custody battle for their then six-year-old daughter Ava Berlin ensued, with Renner accused of saying he wanted to kill Pacheco while under the influence of drugs and alcohol[1]. Six years later, Renner speaks about the stressful time with the British "Guardian," revealing that there is peace in his relationship with Pacheco today[4].
Renner and Pacheco get along very well and are part of each other's lives. Renner admits his lifestyle might have been too open, as he often hosted guests at his home. However, he no longer cares about what people say about him, as he is largely indifferent to comments or critiques[5].
Renner's home was a place where he had his music, meetings, dating life, and club. He sees a bigger problem in sensationalized headlines affecting many celebrities, leading to false accusations often sticking in the public sphere[5]. Today, Renner reveals there is peace in his relationship with his ex-wife, Sonni Pacheco.
[1] https://www.people.com/celebrity/jeremy-renner-sonni-pacheco-divorce-custody-battle/ [2] https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jeremy-renner-says-he-gets-23784404 [3] https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/jeremy-renner-speaks-out-on-son-avi-s-life-with-mom-sonni-pacheco/ [4] https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/may/20/jeremy-renner-hawkeye-marvel-crisis-avengers-sonni-pacheco-divorce [5] https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jeremy-renner-says-he-no-longer-cares-what-people-think-of-him/
I'm not going to be able to find the perfect entertainment for our upcoming party, as it seems like all the current news about celebrities and pop-culture revolves around Jeremy Renner's past issues, rather than their latest projects.
In contradiction to the sensationalized headlines, Renner's home was not a place of excessive drug use and partying, as he focused on raising his child, teaching them to ride a bike and swim. Instead, it seemed to be a hub for his music, meetings, dating life, and club, which might have contributed to some misconceptions about his lifestyle.
