Gigi Hadid Slams Epstein Files: 'Never Met The Monster'

Gigi Hadid Breaks Silence on Epstein Files Mention

Gigi Hadid is firing back after her name surfaced in the infamous Epstein Files, and she's not holding back. Responding to a fan on Instagram who questioned her silence, Hadid, 30, made it clear that the association with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted pedophile, was both shocking and unfounded. "Made me sick to my stomach," she confessed, addressing her feelings about the unwanted connection.

“Horrible to read someone you’ve never met speak about you that way,” Hadid shared, emphasizing her dismay over being linked to Epstein. "Never in my life met the monster."

Clearing the Air: Gigi's Path to Success

In her candid response, Hadid set the record straight about her rise to fame, describing how she and her sister Bella carved their paths in the modeling world. She highlighted her mother's role in guiding her through meetings with agencies, leading to her eventual signing with IMG in 2012. "We applied for and my mom brought me herself to meetings with agencies in NYC just before I turned 18," she recounted.

Hadid also addressed the disturbing email exchange from 2015 that included her and Bella's names. She clarified that Epstein's claims of influencing their careers were baseless. "I want to state unequivocally that I have never had any affiliation with that disgusting human being," she declared.

The Bigger Picture: Other Celebrities Named

Gigi isn't the only star caught in this web of controversy. Supermodel Naomi Campbell's name also appeared in the DOJ's document release, though Campbell has denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes. Meanwhile, Paris Hilton recently spoke out about Ghislaine Maxwell's alleged attempt to recruit her for Epstein, dismissing the claims as sensationalized.

Epstein's shadow looms large even after his death in 2019, a grim reminder of his criminal past. For those affected by sexual assault, resources are available through the National Sexual Assault Hotline and other support services.