Naomi Campbell Gave Jeffrey Epstein Access to A-List Parties and Fashion Events

But Epstein Still Didn't Let Her Use His Private Jet

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Newly released documents show that supermodel Naomi Campbell maintained a friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein over the final two decades of his life. The two spoke on the phone, met in person, and Campbell even invited Epstein to her birthday parties and fashion events, including ones held while he was under house arrest. However, in 2016, Campbell unsuccessfully requested to use Epstein's private jet, which appears to be the end of their 15-year relationship.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complex and troubling relationships between powerful individuals like Epstein and celebrities who may have been unaware of or complicit in his criminal activities. It raises questions about the extent of Epstein's connections to the fashion and entertainment industries, and the potential consequences for those who associated with him.

The details

According to the documents, Campbell and Epstein were in regular contact, with Campbell's team inviting Epstein to events like her 2004 birthday party in St. Tropez, a Dolce & Gabbana party in Paris, and a charity event in Moscow that took place while Epstein was under house arrest. In 2016, Campbell unsuccessfully requested to use Epstein's private jet, which appears to be the final exchange between the two.

  • In 2001, Naomi Campbell first met Jeffrey Epstein at her birthday party in St. Tropez.
  • In 2010, Campbell invited Epstein to a Dolce & Gabbana party in Paris and a NEON charity event in Moscow while he was under house arrest.
  • In January 2016, Campbell requested to use Epstein's private jet, which appears to be the final exchange between the two.

The players

Naomi Campbell

A supermodel who maintained a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein over the final two decades of his life, inviting him to her birthday parties and fashion events.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted pedophile who had access to high-profile parties and events through his relationship with Naomi Campbell.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Epstein's co-conspirator, who was also friends with Naomi Campbell and was photographed with her at various events.

Virginia Giuffre

An underage victim of Epstein's who was photographed at Naomi Campbell's 2001 birthday party in St. Tropez, where Epstein was also in attendance.

Larry Visoski

Epstein's pilot, who was instructed to find Naomi Campbell a charter plane when she requested to use Epstein's private jet in 2016.

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What they’re saying

“What [Epstein] has done is indefensible, and when I heard it sickened me to my stomach just like everybody else. I've had my fair share of sexual predators and thank God I had good people around who protected me from this. I stand with the victims. They are scarred for life.”

— Naomi Campbell (People.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex and troubling relationships between powerful individuals like Epstein and celebrities who may have been unaware of or complicit in his criminal activities, raising questions about the extent of Epstein's connections to the fashion and entertainment industries and the potential consequences for those who associated with him.