Gigi Hadid breaks silence on her appearance in the Epstein files: 'Disgusting'

Published: 01:47, 5 April 2026 | Updated: 01:49, 5 April 2026 Gigi Hadid has broken silence on her name being mentioned in the Epstein files and admitted that it made her 'sick to my stomach.'  The 30-year-old supermodel - as well as her younger sister Bella - were both brought up in a December 2015 email exchange between Epstein as well as another individual whose identity was redacted in files released by the DOJ.  Hadid opened up about her feelings towards her appearance in the files as she responded to a fan comment on an Instagram post shared on March 29, calling Epstein a 'disgusting human being.'  The fan had written, 'I had to unfollow u bc u ain't talk bout those files Gigi.'  'Horrible to read someone you've never met speak about you that way. Especially in this context,' the star wrote in a message which appears to have since been taken down, per E! News.  The mom-of-one went on to explain that she didn't initially say anything because 'I don't want to take away from the stories of real victims of his; but your comment made me realize maybe its not clear - and it's important to let you know.' Gigi Hadid, 30, has broken silence on her name being mentioned in the Epstein files and admitted that it made her 'sick to my stomach' Hadid expressed to the fan that she 'grew up privileged' but added her parents 'protected me and taught me the value of hard work. 'The same hard work that got them to this country and gave them careers,' she continued.  The media personality is the daughter of RHOBH alum Yolanda Hadid and real estate developer Mohamed Hadid.  The star also explained to the fan how both she and her younger sister became models in the fashion industry.  'We applied for and my mom brought me herself to meetings with agencies in NYC just before I turned 18, two of which she was signed to in her career - Marylins and Ford…'  Hadid recalled meeting with 10 agencies but only a few offered a contract including IMG Models.  'I signed to IMG in 2012,' the supermodel further expressed. 'And I've worked hard every moment since.'  She added that when the email exchange had occurred, she had only been around 20 or 21-years-old.  Hadid expressed to the fan that she 'grew up privileged' but added her parents 'protected me and taught me the value of hard work'; Hadid seen with sister Bella and parents in 2016 in Paris 'I signed to IMG in 2012,' the supermodel further expressed. 'And I've worked hard every moment since'; seen in February in NYC  'To be named in those files, I think I was 20-21 at the time he would have written that email - is disturbing, and I want to state unequivocally that I have never had any affiliation with that disgusting human being,' she said; Hadid and sister Bella seen above  'To be named in those files, I think I was 20-21 at the time he would have written that email - is disturbing, and I want to state unequivocally that I have never had any affiliation with that disgusting human being.' In a separate comment, Hadid also told the fan: 'sending love thanks for your support x.' Daily Mail has reached out to a rep for Hadid, but did not immediately hear back.  In the December 2015 email exchange, a redacted individual had written to Epstein: 'How did the Hadid sisters became models and make so much money?! I don't understand…' The disgraced financier had simply replied, 'You know,' to which the other individual penned, 'The father paid the agency.'  Epstein had responded with, 'No,' and later added, 'Because they follow directions, its that simple.'  Not long after her response to the fan on Instagram, Hadid was spotted during an outing in NYC this week on Friday.  She was stylishly casual in a dark navy shirt as well as a pair of light blue jeans and a tan coat layered on top.  In the December 2015 email exchange, a redacted individual had written to Epstein: 'How did the Hadid sisters became models and make so much money?! I don't understand…'; seen in 2022 in NYC  She was stylishly casual in a dark navy shirt as well as a pair of light blue jeans and a tan coat layered on top Hadid additionally slipped into a pair of burgundy loafers and carried a yellow purse over her right shoulder.  Her blonde locks were pulled back into a simple bun, revealing a pair of dangly earrings. For a final touch, the star donned a pair of fashionable shades.  Hadid has been keeping busy and was recently seen spending time with boyfriend Bradley Cooper in NYC.  The couple were first linked in 2023 and the two stars have since been seen on various outings together.  Last year in March, Hadid offered rare insight into their relationship during an interview with Vogue and gushed that they have a 'very romantic and happy dynamic.' 'To find someone that is in a place in their life where they know what they want and deserve and you both do work separately to come together and be the best partner that you can be. I just feel really lucky.'  Hadid has been keeping busy and was recently seen spending time with boyfriend Bradley Cooper in NYC; seen in 2025 in NYC  Hadid previously dated former One Direction member Zayn Malik and the pair share daughter Khai, five The model also added, 'I respect him so much as a creative, and I feel that he gives so much to me: encouragement and, just, belief.'  Hadid previously dated former One Direction member Zayn Malik and the pair share daughter Khai, five.  Back in February, Malik admitted that he didn't think he had ever been 'in love' with the model during their past relationship, but said he will 'always' care for her as they co-parent their daughter.  Cooper is also dad to daughter Lea, nine, whom he welcomed with ex Irina Shayk.   The comments below have not been moderated. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. 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