Model Gigi Hadid has spoken out after learning she was mentioned in newly released documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein, describing the situation as deeply unsettling. The files, made public by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, include a large collection of previously withheld communications. Among them is a 2015 email exchange in which Epstein discussed Gigi and her sister, Bella Hadid, in response to a question about their success in modeling. Reacting to this, Gigi clarified that she had never met Epstein and was disturbed to see her name referenced in such a context, especially at a time when she was only around 20 years old.

In a public response, she emphasized that being named in documents does not imply any wrongdoing and made it clear she had no connection to Epstein. She also chose not to speak earlier out of respect for victims, explaining that their voices should remain the priority. Gigi acknowledged her privileged upbringing but stressed that her career was built through consistent hard work since signing with a modeling agency in 2012. Her comments come amid broader discussions surrounding the release of millions of documents, which have drawn attention to many public figures without necessarily implicating them. By addressing the situation directly, she aimed to remove any misunderstanding while reinforcing her support for those affected by Epstein’s crimes and the importance of focusing on accountability and truth.