Tony Hawk Denies Rumors of Wedding on Epstein Island

The professional skateboarder addressed allegations that he married one of his former wives on an island owned by the convicted sex offender.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:23pm

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Tony Hawk, the famous professional skateboarder, has denied allegations that he held one of his weddings on Jeffrey Epstein's private island. In an Instagram post, Hawk provided details on the locations of his four marriages, stating that none of them took place on Epstein's property. He clarified that a photographer named Mark Epstein, who is not related to Jeffrey Epstein, took photos at Hawk's 2006 wedding in Fiji, leading to the false connection.

Why it matters

The allegations that Hawk held a wedding on Epstein's island, known as 'Epstein Island,' have been circulating as part of the ongoing scrutiny and investigations into Epstein's activities. Hawk's swift denial and provision of factual information about his wedding locations helps to dispel these unfounded rumors and misinformation.

The details

In his Instagram post, Hawk provided the details of his four marriages: his 1990 wedding to Cindy Dunbar was in Fallbrook, California; his 1996 ceremony to Erin Lee was in San Diego, California; his 2006 wedding to Lhotse Merriam was in Fiji; and his 2015 marriage to Catherine 'Cathy' Goodman was in Ireland. Hawk clarified that the photographer who took photos at his 2006 Fiji wedding, Mark Epstein, is an accomplished action sports photographer from Wyoming and is not related to Jeffrey Epstein.

  • Hawk's 1990 wedding to Cindy Dunbar was in Fallbrook, California.
  • Hawk's 1996 wedding to Erin Lee was in San Diego, California.
  • Hawk's 2006 wedding to Lhotse Merriam was in Fiji.
  • Hawk's 2015 wedding to Catherine 'Cathy' Goodman was in Ireland.

The players

Tony Hawk

A famous professional skateboarder and entrepreneur.

Mark Epstein

An accomplished action sports photographer from Wyoming who is not related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender who owned the private estate in the U.S. Virgin Islands known as 'Epstein Island.'

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What they’re saying

“Here are the facts and timelines of my nuptials, and I apologize if they don't fit a narrative of nonsense.”

— Tony Hawk (Instagram)

“His name is [coincidentally] Mark Epstein, an accomplished action sports photographer from Wyoming and of no relation to Jeffrey Epstein (who I never met and whose island I never visited).”

— Tony Hawk (Instagram)

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of verifying information and not spreading unsubstantiated rumors, especially when they involve public figures. Tony Hawk's swift and detailed response helps to dispel the false allegations and misinformation surrounding his wedding locations.