{"id":313906,"date":"2026-04-05T19:03:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T13:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=313906"},"modified":"2026-04-05T19:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T13:33:51","slug":"gigi-hadid-denies-epstein-link-after-file-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/05\/gigi-hadid-denies-epstein-link-after-file-shock\/","title":{"rendered":"Gigi Hadid Denies Epstein Link After File Shock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Gigi Hadid<\/strong> is pushing back after her name surfaced in documents tied to <strong>Jeffrey Epstein<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The supermodel addressed the controversy directly, calling the association \u201cdisturbing\u201d while emphasizing she had no connection to him.<\/p>\n<p>Her response comes because the files spark online debate and renewed scrutiny, and amid recent comments from exes, including <strong>Zayn Malik<\/strong> and <strong>Cody Simpson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- TargetVideo video matching --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gigi Hadid Responds To Epstein File Mention<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The controversy began after newly released documents referenced Gigi Hadid in a 2015 email exchange. <\/p>\n<p>In accordance with the correspondence, a redacted individual questioned the skilled success of Gigi and her sister, writing, \u201cHow did the Hadid sisters became models and make a lot money?! I don\u2019t understand\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Epstein reportedly replied, \u201cYou realize,\u201d prompting the person to reply, \u201cThe daddy paid the agency,\u201d to which he answered, \u201cNo.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>He later added, \u201cBecause they follow directions, its that straightforward.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The exchange quickly drew attention online, sparking speculation and prompting calls for Hadid to handle the mention.<\/p>\n<p>The model eventually responded after a social media user criticized her for remaining silent. <\/p>\n<p>She revealed that reading the documents \u201cmade me sick to my stomach.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hadid Defends Her Success<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1152,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gigi-Hadid-2-768x1152.jpg\" alt='Gigi Hadid at Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)\" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival' class=\"wp-image-514007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gigi-Hadid-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1152,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gigi-Hadid-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=683,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gigi-Hadid-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=200,height=300,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gigi-Hadid-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150,height=225,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gigi-Hadid-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gigi-Hadid-2-scaled.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In an in depth explanation, Gigi Hadid clarified why she initially avoided commenting. <\/p>\n<p>She wrote per <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1430560\/gigi-hadid-on-epstein-files-mention\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">E! News<\/a><\/em>, \u201cHorrible to read someone you\u2019ve never met talk about you that way. Especially on this context.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>She also added, \u201cI didn\u2019t comment because I don\u2019t wish to take away from the stories of real victims of his; but your comment made me realize possibly its not clear\u2014and it\u2019s essential to let .\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The supermodel stressed that she wanted the main focus to stay on victims while still addressing the speculation surrounding her name. <\/p>\n<p>Her message aimed to separate herself from the narrative while acknowledging the seriousness of the broader situation.<\/p>\n<p>Hadid also reflected on her upbringing, explaining that although she \u201cgrew up privileged,\u201d her parents \u201cprotected me and taught me the worth of exertions.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>She further noted that after signing with a modeling agency in 2012, \u201cI\u2019ve worked hard every moment since.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>These comments appeared to counter the insinuations made in the e-mail exchange about how she achieved success.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gigi Hadid Calls Alleged Association Disturbing<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Epstein-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jeffrey Epstein mugshot\" class=\"wp-image-703774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1152,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Epstein-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Epstein-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=225,height=300,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Epstein-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Epstein-1-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DCJS\/MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The documents stem from material connected to Jeffrey Epstein, who faced serious criminal allegations before his death in 2019. <\/p>\n<p>His legal troubles and connections to outstanding figures have continued to generate headlines, with newly released files prompting renewed public interest.<\/p>\n<p>Hadid emphasized the timeline in her response, mentioning she was young on the time of the alleged email. <\/p>\n<p>She explained, \u201cTo be named in those files, I feel I used to be 20-21 on the time he would have written that email\u2014is disturbing.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>She concluded firmly, \u201cand I need to state unequivocally that I even have never had any affiliation with that disgusting human being.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her statement was one among her most direct responses to controversy in recent times. <\/p>\n<p>By addressing the claims head-on, she sought to dispel any assumptions linking her to Epstein.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zayn Malik Reflects On Hadid Relationship<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zayn: Being Single is Freeing [Die For Me - Full Performance]\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7CbSOkINeB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The Epstein controversy unfolded amid comments from Zayn Malik about his past relationship with Gigi Hadid. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7CbSOkINeB4\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Call Her Daddy<\/a>\u201d podcast, the singer shared his feelings about their time together and their daughter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ll at all times love Gigi, because she\u2019s the explanation my child is on this Earth, and I even have the utmost respect for her,\u201d Malik said. <\/p>\n<p>He also reflected on the emotional dynamics of their relationship, admitting that while he cared deeply for her, he felt something was missing.<\/p>\n<p>He explained, \u201cI don\u2019t think I used to be in love along with her at that time. Otherwise, I might have been a greater version of myself.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Looking back, Malik added, \u201cI don\u2019t feel prefer it was love.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>His remarks offered a candid perspective on their relationship, which ended after several years together.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gigi Hadid\u2019s Past Relationships Revisited<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1048\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=1048,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wennphotosfive016771-1-788x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Cody Simpson and Gigi Hadid\" class=\"wp-image-793380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1155,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wennphotosfive016771-1-1155x1536.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=1048,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wennphotosfive016771-1-788x1048.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,height=569,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wennphotosfive016771-1-428x569.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MWK\/BSK\/EXP1\/WENNCHELLA\/WENN\/Newscom\/The Mega Agency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One other former partner, Cody Simpson, also spoke about his time with Hadid during an appearance on the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q5hSVMkZuWo\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson<\/a>\u201d podcast. <\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on their relationship, Simpson described it fondly, saying, \u201cIt was type of like she was my old flame, man. Absolutely.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He further elaborated on the importance of their connection, noting, \u201cThe universe brings people together after they\u2019re imagined to be together \u2026 We were imagined to be together after we were and learnt stuff from one another.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>As attention continues to swirl across the Epstein files and renewed discussions about her relationships, Gigi Hadid\u2019s response stays clear. <\/p>\n<p>By calling the alleged link \u201cdisgusting\u201d and denying any affiliation, she aimed to place distance between herself and the controversy while reaffirming her own narrative.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gigi Hadid is pushing back after her name surfaced in documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. 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