Supermodel Gigi Hadid Breaks Silence on Epstein Document Mention
Supermodel Gigi Hadid has publicly addressed for the first time her name appearing in documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein, stating the reference left her feeling "sick to my stomach". The 30-year-old model responded after a social media user questioned her delayed comment on the matter.
Hadid's Strong Denial and Emotional Response
In her detailed response, Hadid made clear she had never met Epstein, describing him as "the monster" and emphasizing she had absolutely no connection to him. Her name, along with her sister Bella Hadid's, surfaced in a 2015 email exchange between Epstein and an unidentified individual whose identity was redacted by the US Department of Justice.
The email questioned how the Hadid sisters had "become models and make so much money" and suggested their father, Mohamed Hadid, might have "paid" their modeling agency. Epstein dismissed the payment suggestion but later agreed with crude remarks made by the sender about models.
Why Hadid Initially Stayed Silent
Reacting to the resurfaced exchange, Hadid expressed how "horrible" it was to read someone she'd never met speak about her that way, "especially in this context." She explained her initial silence stemmed from not wanting to "take away from the stories of real victims of his."
Hadid acknowledged growing up privileged but emphasized her parents' strong work ethic. She detailed how her mother, Yolanda Hadid, took her to modeling agency meetings in New York, including agencies she had once worked with. Gigi later signed with IMG Models in 2012, noting this had no connection to her mother.
Disturbing Timing and Unequivocal Statement
"I've worked hard every moment since," Hadid asserted. She added that being named in those files when she was just 20-21 years old at the time Epstein would have written that email was particularly disturbing. "I want to state unequivocally that I have never had any affiliation with that disgusting human being," she declared.
Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Hadid concluded her response with a pointed remark about Epstein, followed by fire emojis.
Personal Life Context and Wider Implications
Hadid shares a daughter with former partner Zayn Malik and has been in a relationship with actor Bradley Cooper since 2023. The infamous Epstein files include numerous high-profile names, with figures like Bill Gates and Bill Clinton previously acknowledging contact with Epstein.
The documents continue to reveal connections and raise questions about Epstein's extensive network, with Hadid's response highlighting how even tangential mentions can cause significant distress to those involved.
