In a recent revelation, a collection of letters commemorating Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003 has resurfaced, shining a light on the connections he maintained with various prominent personalities. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend, created the album. It includes almost 50 correspondence letters from celebrities, executives, and political figures that help us see the complicated web of relationships Epstein garnered during his life.
The album is round out by fascinating correspondence from people like now former President Bill Clinton, and now former President Donald Trump. Their letters do provide a meaningful view into how Epstein was seen and understood by the people who surrounded him at the time. Clinton’s handwritten note to his successor touched on personal friendship and shared experience, while Trump’s note was said to be “admiring” and “bawdy.”
Publicly, this created a public association between Trump and Epstein that immediately raised eyebrows — especially because the two were photographed together at Mar-a-Lago back in 1997. Epstein owned a copy of Trump’s book “Trump: The Art of the Comeback,” which included an inscription from Trump:
“To Jeff — You are the greatest!” – Donald Trump
The album didn’t just consider personal messages, it accommodated the inclusion of photos, drawings, and even poetry. Notably, Leon Black contributed a poem that alluded to the nature of their friendship:
“Blonde, Red or Brunette, spread out geographically / With this net of fish, Jeff’s now ‘The Old Man and The Sea’” – Leon Black
Furthermore, Epstein’s connections extended to various industries. Well, then First Secretary of State Peter Mandelson referred to Epstein as “my best pal” in his note. He further added montages of whiskey, palm trees and tropical vacations. Other notable leaders joined them in writing letters. This list comprises Vera Wang, Mortimer Zuckerman, Les Wexner, Alan Dershowitz, Jean-Luc Brunel and Nathan Myhrvold.
Wexner’s contribution was particularly striking, as it included “a line drawing of what appeared to be a woman’s breasts.” Myhrvold remarked on the significance of his letter, stating:
“They seemed more appropriate than anything I could put in words.” – Nathan Myhrvold
As a billionaire investor and former Microsoft executive, Epstein’s wealth and influence allowed him to forge connections across various sectors. His relationships were subjected to some of the greatest scrutiny after his arrest on federal sex-trafficking charges in 2019. This series of events not only contributed to his tragic death in jail later that year.
Her birthday album was indeed record-breaking. That changed with a dramatic increase in interest following reporting by the Wall Street Journal on its contents. This gallery shines a light on Epstein’s complex web of high-profile enablers. It shines a light on the high-profile individuals who posed for selfies with him over the years.