Epstein files 2026: From Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger to Naomi Campbell and more - celebrity photos surface in Jeffrey Epstein's records

Barely weeks into 2026, the Jeffrey Epstein saga has forced its way back into public consciousness - not through court testimony or fresh indictments, but through a flood of long-sealed material now made public. Triggered by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, federal authorities have begun releasing a vast archive tied to Epstein's personal and professional world.

The disclosure spans hundreds of thousands of images, thousands of videos, and years of emails, logs and internal records, quietly redrawing the map of who once moved through his elite social universe. No criminal allegations accompany the majority of these disclosures. Yet the sheer scale of what has emerged has reopened uncomfortable questions about access, influence, and the blurred boundaries between power and proximity.






At the centre of the 2026 release is imagery - photographs frozen in time that now carry heavier meaning. Many are undated. Some appear casual, others formal. All are now being re-examined through the lens of Epstein's legacy.

Several images show Epstein alongside Ghislaine Maxwell, his longtime associate, at dinners, outdoor gatherings, and social events attended by major figures from entertainment and politics. While officials stress that being photographed does not imply misconduct, the resurfacing of these visuals has pushed familiar names back into headlines.






Among those appearing in the newly released material are some of the most recognisable figures in global entertainment:

• Michael Jackson appears in multiple undated photographs, including images showing him with Epstein in a private setting and others alongside Bill Clinton and Diana Ross.
• Mick Jagger is seen seated between Epstein and former President Bill Clinton during a dinner, placing the musician within Epstein's documented social circle.
• Diana Ross features in photos alongside Michael Jackson and Clinton, highlighting the overlap between celebrity and political worlds.
• Kevin Spacey appears in several images with Epstein and other high-profile figures, including a photograph taken during a park outing with Clinton.
• Chris Tucker is visible in photos connected to Epstein’s wider social environment and is also referenced in travel-related documentation.
• Brett Ratner appears in Department of Justice-released images seated beside Epstein, his arm around a woman during a social gathering.
• Steven Tisch, the Forrest Gump producer and New York Giants co-owner, is referenced more than 400 times across emails discussing introductions, relationships, and social connections involving women.
• David Copperfield is photographed with Ghislaine Maxwell, linking the illusionist to Epstein-adjacent social settings.
• Naomi Campbell is mentioned in contact logs and has been previously associated with Epstein-related social environments.
• Woody Allen is named in documents tied to earlier social and business interactions.

Separate from the photos and emails, the 2026 disclosure also includes an internal FBI spreadsheet compiling hundreds of calls made to public tip lines over the years.

Within these entries appear names such as Jay-Z, Pusha T, and Harvey Weinstein. Authorities have been unequivocal in their clarification: these mentions reflect unverified information submitted by members of the public and do not indicate investigations, findings, or substantiated claims.






Federal officials continue to underline a critical distinction: presence in the Epstein files is not proof of criminal behaviour. Many names appear due to social encounters, professional overlaps, or third-party claims that were never corroborated.

Still, the release has proven impossible to ignore. As images, emails, and records continue to surface, the Epstein files stand less as a legal indictment and more as a stark historical record - one that exposes how deeply celebrity, politics, and unchecked access once intersected, and why transparency, even years later, still carries shockwaves.