New York, April 5, 2026
Supermodel Gigi Hadid has publicly addressed her mention in recently released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, firmly denying any association with the disgraced financier and calling the situation “deeply disturbing.”
The clarification comes months after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a batch of documents tied to the Epstein case. Among them was a December 2015 email exchange in which Epstein responded to questions about Hadid and her sister, Bella Hadid, and their rapid rise in the modeling industry.
What the Documents Revealed
According to reports, an unidentified individual had questioned Epstein about how Gigi and Bella Hadid achieved significant financial success at a young age. In response, Epstein allegedly claimed that their father played a key role in supporting their careers.
The resurfacing of this email led to widespread speculation on social media, with users drawing unfounded conclusions about Hadid’s connection to Epstein.
Hadid Calls Claims “Horrifying”
Breaking her silence, Hadid expressed strong discomfort over the situation.
“It was disgusting,” she said, according to media reports. “Reading something about yourself from someone you’ve never even met is horrifying.”
She emphasized that she had no prior knowledge of the email or any interaction with Epstein.
“No Association Whatsoever”
Hadid made it clear that her earlier silence was intentional, aimed at ensuring that public attention remained focused on Epstein’s victims rather than her name being drawn into the narrative.
“I want to make it absolutely clear that I have never had any association with that man,” she stated, referring to Epstein.
She also noted that at the time the email was written in 2015, she was around 20 or 21 years old and early in her professional career.
Background: Epstein Case
Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in July 2019 on federal charges including sex trafficking of minors. He had previously pleaded guilty to related offenses. Later that year, Epstein died in a New York jail while awaiting trial, with authorities ruling his death a suicide.
The release of documents linked to his case continues to generate scrutiny and renewed public interest, particularly when high-profile names appear in communications or records—regardless of context.
Hadid’s Career Trajectory
Gigi Hadid began her modeling career in 2012 and has since become one of the most recognizable faces in global fashion. Despite the recent controversy, she remains a leading figure in the industry.
