Newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal supermodel Naomi Campbell maintained a 15-year friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marked by invitations to parties and personal meetings that continued even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
The files, released on February 18, 2026, show Campbell’s name appearing nearly 300 times, though some entries are duplicates, according to The New York Times. The relationship began in 2001, when Epstein was invited to Campbell’s 31st birthday party in St. Tropez by her then-boyfriend, Flavio Briatore. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accomplice, was too present at the party, the documents indicate.
Campbell continued to invite Epstein to events over the years, including her 2004 birthday celebration in St. Tropez and a 2010 party marking her 25th anniversary with Dolce & Gabbana, to which he RSVP’d. The extent of the contact is significantly more than previously acknowledged by Campbell, who has previously described Epstein as an acquaintance.
Martin Singer, Campbell’s lawyer, stated that Epstein and Maxwell attended the 2001 birthday party and “stayed for approximately 20 minutes.” Singer also asserted that Campbell was unaware of Epstein’s “heinous criminal conduct” until after his 2019 arrest and had no further contact with him following that date. However, documents analyzed by The Independent suggest regular communication occurred even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction.
The Justice Department files include a document listing “People Who Need JE’s Address!” detailing how to correspond with Epstein although he was incarcerated. Campbell’s connection to Epstein has drawn renewed scrutiny given her prominence in fashion circles and Epstein’s ties to the industry, including his management of the finances of Victoria’s Secret owner Les Wexner.
In a 2019 video statement, Campbell called Epstein’s crimes “sickening” and “indefensible.” Despite this disavowal, the newly released documents demonstrate a sustained relationship spanning over a decade, raising questions about the nature and extent of her knowledge regarding his activities.
As of February 18, 2026, representatives for Campbell have not issued a further statement in response to the release of the Justice Department files.
