Woody Allen Visited White House with Help from Jeffrey Epstein

Emails show Epstein arranged the tour for Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Newly released emails show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein helped arrange a White House tour for filmmaker Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn. The emails illustrate the close relationship between Epstein and Allen, who were neighbors in New York City and often dined together. They also commiserated about being accused of sexual misconduct. Epstein used his connections to a former Obama administration official to facilitate the White House visit for Allen and Previn.

Why it matters

The revelations about Epstein's involvement in arranging a White House visit for Allen raise further questions about the disgraced financier's extensive connections and influence. It also sheds light on Allen's relationship with Epstein, which has been known for years but is now documented in more detail. The case highlights concerns about powerful individuals using their connections to gain special access.

The details

According to the emails, Epstein emailed an assistant for Allen and Previn to help arrange a White House tour for the couple. Epstein leveraged his connections to a former member of President Barack Obama's administration to facilitate the visit. The emails show the close relationship between Epstein and Allen, who were neighbors in New York City and often dined together. They also commiserated with each other about being accused of sexual misconduct.

  • The White House tour arranged by Epstein for Allen and Previn took place in an unspecified year during the Obama administration.

The players

Woody Allen

A renowned American filmmaker who has been accused of sexual misconduct and was neighbors with Jeffrey Epstein in New York City.

Soon-Yi Previn

Woody Allen's wife, who also received a White House tour arranged by Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender and financier who used his connections to help arrange a White House tour for Woody Allen and his wife.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This case highlights the extensive connections and influence wielded by disgraced individuals like Jeffrey Epstein, who were able to leverage their networks to gain special access and privileges. It raises concerns about the potential misuse of power and the need for greater accountability and transparency, especially when it comes to high-profile figures accused of misconduct.