Cock Blocking Jared Leto
“I know this is going to sound strange,” the email began, “but is the story about Jared you posted seriously true? I worry since a friend of mine and I are supposed to meet him.”
She went on, “He said he’d get us into a venue since we are his ‘friends.’ If he really did that, I’d rather not go out there and deal with him.”
The “Jared” she was referring to was Jared Leto. The “story” in question was an essay I wrote detailing an encounter Leto had with a friend of a friend. And “she,” I discovered after a myspace search, was a 17-year-old girl who loved Leto and his band, 30 Seconds To Mars.
“Yes,” I wrote back, “the story is true.”
The Story
Originally written for the now defunct website otherpeoplesstories.com, the essay detailed events a friend of mine told me happened to a friend of hers.
Basically Jared Leto, coasting on the goodwill generated from his preternatural ability to lean and pen odes to automobiles on “My So Called Life,” came to town with his band, acted like the uber-douche that he is, and, prior to coitus, gave the friend of a friend the choice of calling him “Jared” or “daddy.”
Months passed after the encounter and she became obsessed with him, but he never called. Then late one night her roommate answered the phone and heard a drunken voice talking about erect penises. After explaining who she was, the voice apologized and said, “Oh sorry. Could you tell her Jared called?”
He never called again.
The Response
Shortly after posting the story to my website, I began to notice a spike in visitors coming from a message board called “Jared’s Place.” After registering an account, I was able to read the thread dedicated to my essay. There were a variety of responses.
Many expressed doubt that Jared was capable of such actions and pointed to the vegan talk from Jared as a sign that it was all made up. (At that point in time Leto had not publicly identified himself as a vegan. He would later go on to record PSAs for PETA). Others posited that an angry former fan, no doubt rebuffed by Jared, had mixed fact and fiction. But the vast majority of the fans didn’t care if the story was true or not, and got caught up in a heated debate of whether Jared or “Daddy” was appropriate.
“Daddy is just gross,” LetosGuRL87 wrote, “I’ve gotta go with Jared.”
An official moderator deleted the post after it ballooned to three pages. But shortly thereafter it was resurrected and the debate began anew, “Jared” or “Daddy”?
I assumed that the interest would eventually die out. But not only did it not die, it crossed international waters.
“Mad funny story about how Jared ‘bad,’” was the translation for a link I found on a Russian message board.
Apparently the Japanese were interested in Jared’s sexual proclivities as well, because I started getting hits from the land of the rising sun.
As it got more and more visitors, I began to feel an air of nobility envelope me. There I was, out there fighting the good fight, riding my electronic steed through the village, calling out to the townspeople that they should batten the hatches, lock their daughters up, and make sure the chastity belts were securely fastened, for The Jared of Leto was fast approaching. And he was bringing with him an unruly band of mascara-ed men who were dead set on soiling the women of the land, as well as the ears of the towns folk with their accursed “music.”
My Response
While I found it commendable that the young lady did her research, I was also a bit scared that she could not see where Jared was heading with his interest in her and her friend. I told her to exercise caution with the minuscule rocker and not do anything she didn’t feel comfortable with (because I wear a sweater and care about children).
She replied:
“I see.. its an 18+ private party, and I was a bit leery since he dates a lot of girls my age… (18 to 20 ish) and it just seemed weird when he asked me as a photographer, and a friend of mine, but said he couldn’t get any parents or siblings, etc in, One person per band member… Thanks for the reply, this seems pretty fishy now.”
So, sorry Jared Leto. You mercilessly toyed with the feelings of bitchin’ chick Angela Chase, made god awful music while looking like a gothic raccoon, and preyed upon innumerous impressionable fans, but thou shalt not be giving high school age girls the choice of Jared or Daddy. No sir, not on my watch.
I am very excited about this recent spike in updates, Brian.
Well, I hope you get used to it Martin, because I am back in the habit!
Preventing Jared Leto from getting laid. Truly, this is God’s work.
Yeah right Would call him daddy but no doubt this is girl is delusional its a story she made up in her mind. I met Jared TWICE and he is a very nice man.
wow ive never seen this. quite hilarious. i mean, ive read your essay on the story. but never saw this post. good work brian, keep up the good work
Hi Brian,
first of all the whole story reads like some wicked adults fantasy and I tell you why:
1)jared knows perfectly well not to intercede with minors because he is aware, that statutory rape is a mighty threat in some states
2)do you really believe that some teen who got threatened the shit out of her, after being what? alsmost asphyxiated, confronted with someone who wants to play daddy and allegedly forced to anal sex with seventeen gets obsessed in meeting that madass again? if so, why didnt anyone call authorities? You?
3)If you are so concerned about the wellbeing of young girls, why do you write explicit details about some stuff on the internet being aware, that fans of that band will most likely read it, young fans? and why do you get yourself wet about how many people are reading it, than caring for the actual wellbeing of that traumatized woman?
4) some things you havent researched well. jared is a known vegan for many years…
obsessed is the only right word for that girl.
i worked for many years in the music industry and I cant count how many of these made up stories I had to listen to, nothing new, if so people do the ony right thing and call authorities.
Have you ever, for once in your life thought about how a boy feels if there is this sick story about his father on the internet? Ever thought about accusing someone for something he hasnt done, especially sexual violent encounters with young girls?
I am really disgusted about you prancing about what a good person you are, fact is you are only interested in your own importance than in your acclaimed worries about that young woman
This post wins. Anyone can accuse any musical artist of any devious acts and get away with it if there’s no legitimate validity to it.
I’m sure most if not all of this story is true. I’ve heard similar stories and had a thankfully brief encounter with this slimy fellow. It was quite a few years ago, around 2004 when I was 21. I was at some club called AD (i think) to see a Perry Ferral private show. I was talking with a couple of friends when I was introduced to Leto. At the time he was super grungy with long blonde hair, you could barely see his face, and yes diminutive is the word. Anyway, a little later he sent a messenger to ask me to join him in some private area. I didn’t, so his messenger came back and tugged on my arm in the direction and I pulled back staying put. The whole thing was odd. I guess he expected me to run towards him like his teen fans. I didn’t know of his reputation at the time, I just thought his behavior was strange and presumptuous. Since then I’ve heard similar stories as those above. Granted my story is simply one of an arm pull but the context of it was shady and it was pretty obvious what was going on. He preys on young women who don’t know any better, he is the worst kind. He’ll end up a sad dirty old man…he’s practically there already.
Many young women at that age at crazed by musicians (anyone famous). They are almost demented to the point where they cannot take care of themselves. Insane as it sounds, many young women from age 16 to the early 20s would probably cherish an experience like the one you describe. They are so blinded that they would not see it for what it is. They would be used and abused and they wouldn’t mind, they would actually feel special. It is evident in the Joe Francis story that Claire Hoffman wrote as well. It is an odd phenomenon in young women and a real point of vulnerability, it ought to be written about more.
Hey KCC, thanks for the comment. It was probably Jared’s manager that asked you to hang out with him. I was at a party in Brooklyn one time and we were all discussing gross dudes, and this girl talked about how a similar thing happened to her. Apparently Jared’s manager is like his pimp.
Also, if you liked Claire Hoffman’s article, you might enjoy my interview with her.
Great interview. If you liked The Squid Hunter you should check out Errol Morris’ First Person Series. He has a short interview with Clyde Roper.
Keep up the good work!