Epstein Helped Arrange White House Visit for Woody Allen

Emails show the convicted sex offender used his connections to facilitate the tour for Allen and his wife.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 8:39am

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Newly released emails show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein helped arrange a White House tour in 2015 for filmmaker Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn. The three were close friends and neighbors in New York City, and they often dined together and commiserated about being accused of sexual misconduct.

Why it matters

The revelations about Epstein's connections and influence highlight concerns about how powerful individuals can leverage their relationships to gain special access and privileges, even when they have been accused of serious crimes.

The details

The emails show that Epstein used his connections to a former Obama administration official to facilitate the White House tour for Allen and Previn. Allen and Epstein were neighbors in New York City and the three were known to dine together frequently, offering each other emotional support during periods when they faced media criticism and allegations of sexual misconduct.

  • In 2015, Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn went on a trip to Washington, D.C.

The players

Jeffrey Epstein

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

Woody Allen

A filmmaker who was able to tour the White House in 2015 with the help of his friend Jeffrey Epstein.

Soon-Yi Previn

Woody Allen's wife who accompanied him on the 2015 White House tour arranged by Epstein.

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The takeaway

This case highlights concerns about how powerful individuals can leverage their connections to gain special access and privileges, even when they have been accused of serious crimes. It raises questions about accountability and transparency in government.