Who is Jeremy Renner’s ex-wife Sonni Pacheco? Children, split and more explored amid actor’s memoir release

With fans getting their hands on Jeremy Renner's memoir, My Next Breath, many are curious to know about his ex-wife, Sonni Pacheco.

The estranged couple tied the knot on January 13, 2014. Within ten months of their marriage, she filed for a divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, and got divorced on December 28, 2015, according to Wikipedia.

Professionally, Sonni Pacheco is a Canadian actress, model, and artist. While she briefly played small roles in several projects, she became a well-known name and grabbed everyone's attention after getting together with Jeremy Renner. She also shares a daughter, Ava Berlin Renner, born in March 2013, with the Mission: Impossible star.

On April 29, 2025, Renner's memoir was released. This newly published piece explores everything from his accident and recovery to the equation he shares with his family.

Everything we know about Jeremy Renner’s ex-wife Sonni Pacheco

Sonni Pacheco's debut film was American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009), where she was seen playing the on-screen character, Splendid Wet T-Shirt Girl. According to her IMDb, she also appeared in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), The Wingman (2012), and Young Mother (2013).

According to a report by the Daily Mail, Jeremy and Sonni met while shooting for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

Following her brief tenure in the entertainment industry as an actress, Sonni Pacheco transitioned her career to become a sculptor. She often posts her flawless creations on Instagram and shares heartfelt representations of those sculptures.

Sharing glimpses of a mirrored piece, Pacheco reflected on its inspiration.

"I started this sculpture when I found out the exciting news that I was pregnant with Wylder. Little did I know, WY & this sculpture would pave the way for the realization of my dream business, @sonniandsense"

On March 21, 2023, the actress welcomed her second child, her daughter Wylder Rayne. She shares the kid with retired NHL star Nathan Thompson.

The artist further elaborated.

"The mirrored form reflects not just light but to me, a decade-long journey of self-reflection, growth, and healing. Each tiny tile represents the moments in our life, unique and unrepeatable. I'm thankful for each one as they’ve led me to the beauty of the here and now, a place I finally appreciate and love."

In 2024, Sonni Pacheco launched her brand, Sacred & Sonni. Her label offers an impressive collection, from candles to sculptures to aesthetic home decor.

Here's what we know about Jeremy Renner and Sonni Pacheco's messy separation

Their wedding was a short-lived and turbulent relationship. Following a legal battle, they have been sharing custody of their daughter, Ava. According to a People Magazine report, Jeremy was paying $13,000 every month for child support. However, the monetary exchange witnessed a change after the actor's income increased exponentially, with his inclusion in the iconic Marvel franchise. With an income of $11.4 million, he paid $292,000 in child support in 2018.

The custody litigation took a new turn in September 2019, with Sonni Pacheco filing a request to get her daughter's sole legal and physical custody. Additionally, she desired that visits between Renner and their daughter be supervised. She requested these in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

To strengthen the case in her favor, Sonni shocked everyone by revealing to the court how Jeremy abused her, took drugs, stole her identification documents, fired a gun with their daughter in the same room, and more accusations, per a South China Morning Post report.

She informed the Los Angeles County Superior Court about a stormy incident claiming the Wind River actor left cocaine on the bathroom counter, and unfortunately, it was accessible to their little child.

According to The List, Renner also revealed an accusation against Sonni Pacheco and stated that she dealt with issues concerning drugs. Per TMZ, the actor further claimed that his ex-wife made allegations against him to extort as much money as she could.

In an official statement, his lawyer reacted to the allegations. He stated,

"The well-being of his daughter, Ava, has always been and continues to be the primary focus for Jeremy. This is a matter for the court to decide. It’s important to note the dramatizations made in Sonni’s declaration are a one-sided account made with a specific goal in mind."

Amid all the chaos and differences in opinions between them, Ava is both Jeremy Renner and Sonni Pacheco's top priority.

Over a decade ago, rumors were spread targeting Jeremy's sexuality. Though he prefers to keep his personal life extremely private, he expressed his thoughts on the controversial headlines during a conversation with Playboy magazine. He revealed,

"I'm not going to try to prove what I am or am not. It's silly, right? When you Google yourself and the first thing that comes up is 'Jeremy Renner gay,' it's like, 'Oh, now you've arrived. You're now a giant star.'"

While clarifying the speculations, the star also added that he stopped caring about these remarks.

"I don't care, ultimately, if that's what people want to think, read and care about. F**k say whatever the hell you want about me."

He also pointed out how he could not understand how "being gay is a terrible thing" and considered negative.