Mira Nair's Name Surfaces in Epstein Documents: Connection to Ghislaine Maxwell Revealed
The mother of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, acclaimed film director Mira Nair, has found her name included in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein investigative files. According to documents made public by the US Justice Department, Nair attended a 2009 afterparty at the residence of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.
Details from the Epstein File Release
The latest document dump, released on Friday under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, contains over three million pages of material, including 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. Among these records is an email dated October 21, 2009, sent by publicist Peggy Siegal to Jeffrey Epstein.
The email explicitly mentions Mira Nair's presence at the event, stating: "Just left Ghislaine's townhouse... after party for film." It continues with additional details about the gathering: "Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were there... Jean Pigozzi, director Mira Nair... etc."
The 2009 Event and Its Context
According to the documents, Mira Nair visited Ghislaine Maxwell's house in connection with her 2009 biopic "Amelia," which starred Hilary Swank and Richard Gere. The email provides colorful commentary on the event, noting that "film received tepid reaction though women like it much more" and mentioning other celebrities' activities that evening.
The document release underscores what government investigators knew about Epstein's sexual abuse of young girls and his network of associates. Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, was Epstein's longtime associate and procurer.
Broader Implications and Notable Names
The latest batch of documents includes correspondence with numerous high-profile individuals beyond Mira Nair:
- Former US President Bill Clinton
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
- Simca CEO Jean Pigozzi
- Former First Lady Melania Trump
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew)
- Other Epstein associates and friends
These files were withheld from an initial release in December 2025 and were finally disclosed on January 30, 2026, following legal requirements for transparency regarding the Epstein case.
Political and Personal Connections
The revelation carries particular significance because Mira Nair is the mother of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist politician. While the documents don't suggest any wrongdoing by Nair, her inclusion in the Epstein files highlights the extensive network of wealthy, influential people who interacted with Epstein and Maxwell.
The email from publicist Peggy Siegal provides a snapshot of the elite social circles that Epstein and Maxwell cultivated, describing events attended by billionaires, politicians, celebrities, and cultural figures like Mira Nair.
As more documents continue to emerge from the Epstein investigation, public scrutiny of these connections remains intense, with particular focus on understanding the full extent of Epstein's network and the activities that occurred within it.
