All the celebs named in the Epstein files - from politicians to music royalty
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the most mentions in the Epstein files, as stars, royals, and politicians referenced.
More than 23,000 pages of documents from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US House Oversight Committee. The vast database, which was published by US lawmakers' ongoing release program, includes emails, logs, letters, subpoenas, travel slips, legal notes, and interview summaries that stretch back over decades.
But disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor isn't the only familiar name mentioned in the extensive documents. He is just one of the 30 famous faces who appear in the explosive files, with the list reading more like a who's who of British society. It features members of the royal family, prime ministers, rock stars, cultural icons, and political firebrands.
It should be noted that a name's appearance does not imply any wrongdoing, but the sheer scale of the British names has sparked uproar in Westminster. Let's take a look at all the famous Brits who have been caught up in the scandal.
Topping the list with the most mentions is the former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The estranged royal was mentioned a staggering 173 times in total.
The former Duke of York came under fire following his infamous BBC Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis in 2019. In the one-on-one interview, he discussed his links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who is now serving time in prison.
Andrew used the interview to emphatically deny having sex with the 17-year-old Virginia Giuffre, claiming he was in Pizza Express in Woking on the day the encounter was meant to have taken place.
As more and more details about the scandal have unfolded, Andrew has been stripped of his royal titles and has stepped back from royal duties entirely.
Sarah Ferguson was mentioned nine times in the extensive files, which span multiple decades. The ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor also found herself caught up in the Epstein scandal after an email from 2011 revealed that she called the disgraced sex offender her "supreme friend" and appeared to apologise for her public criticism of him.
The Mail on Sunday and The Sun newspapers published a 2011 email from the duchess to Epstein, which appears to have been sent after she had publicly claimed to have broken off contact with him. In the email, she appeared to privately apologise for her public rejection of Epstein.
It read: "You have always been a steadfast, generous, and supreme friend to me and my family." Meanwhile, the duchess said she would "have nothing ever to do with Jeffrey Epstein ever again" only for the later email to say she "humbly apologised" to him and "know you fell hellaciously let down by me."
Queen Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, was mentioned nine times in the explosive documents. She ascended to the throne when King Charles took over the throne shortly after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
The late Diana, Princess of Wales, was listed a staggering 14 times in the Epstein files. Diana was the first wife of King Charles III and the mother of Prince Williand and Prince Harry.
She was known globally for her activism, humanitarian work, and popularity. However, her life was tragically cut short in a 1997 car crash in the heart of Paris, sparking a massive public outpouring of grief.
Aside from Donald Trump, several prominent political figures appeared in the Epstein files, which certainly raised a few eyebrows. In the documents, Sir Tony Blair is mentioned a staggering 22 times.
The Labour politician served as the prime minister of the UK from 1997 to 2007 and the leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. He is the longest-serving Labour prime minister and the only person to date to lead the party to three consecutive general election victories.
Meanwhile, Lord David Cameron's name was mentioned 19 times in the pages of documents. The Conservative leader was the prime minister of the UK, serving from 2010 to 2016. He led a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats for five years.
He is currently a member of the House of Lords and works as a consultant for a global law firm, DLA Piper, and holds other non-political positions.
Gordon Brown racked up a surprising 16 mentions in the Epstein files. The Labour leader was the Prime Minister of the UK, serving from 2007 to 2010.
After stepping down as an MP in 2015, he has focused on global advocacy for education and health, charity work to combat poverty in the UK, and domestic political commentary.
Elsewhere, Nigel Farage appeared 18 times in the Epstein files, indicating that politics was a hot topic for the disgraced financier. The politician is currently serving as the leader of ReformUK and as an MP for Clacton.
He is a prominent right-wing populist and a central figure in the Brexit campaign that saw the UK leave the European Union in January 2020.
The celebrity tier jumps up a notch with the mention of various British musicians over the decades of documents the late financier collected. In the paperwork, Sir Mick Jagger was mentioned nine times.
Jagger is an iconic British singer, songwriter, and film producer, but is arguably best known as the lead singer of the legendary rock band, The Rolling Stones. With a career spanning more than six decades, he is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of rock music.
Pop sensation Adele appeared eight times in the Epstein files. Adele - whose full name is Adele Laurie Blue Adkins - is a celebrated singer-songwriter known for her powerful, soulful voice and emotionally charged ballads.
She is one of the world's best-selling music artists, renowned for her chart-topping albums named after the age she was when she wrote them (including 19, 21, 25, and 30).
Elton John was also mentioned throughout the decades' worth of documents, receiving eight mentions in the documents. The Tiny Dancer hitmaker is another beloved British singer, songwriter, and pianist.
He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, known for his flamboyant style, powerful vocals, and enduring songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin, which has had a lasting effect on the music industry.
Most surprising of all, Bono received the most mentions out of all the British musicians in the Epstein files, with a total of 16 mentions. The U2 frontman - whose real name is Paul David Hewson - is known for his chart-topping hits and in the 90s and noughties.
Nowadays, he is known as a prominent activist and philanthropist, with the star passionately working to fight extreme poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Away from music and politics, several other famous faces feature in the Epstein files. One surprising name that cropped up nine times throughout the documents was none other than Sir David Beckham.
The British sportsman is a former professional footballer and now a successful businessman. He rose to fame in the mid-90s for his impressive performances for top football clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid.
He went on to tie the knot with a former Spice Girl Girls star, Victoria Beckham, and welcomed four children together. These days, the businessman is the co-owner and president of the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF, which famously signed Lionel Messi in 2023.
He also owns the media company, Studio 99, which produced the Emmy-winning 2023 Netflix documentary series, BECKHAM and is a long-serving UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Colin Firth also received 10 mentions in the Epstein files. He is a well-known and acclaimed English actor and producer, widely recognised for his versatile performances ranging from romantic leads in Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones Diaries and historical figures such as The King's Speech.
He has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
Also mentioned in the Epstein files was none other than Piers Morgan, who appeared nine times in the documents. The 60-year-old presenter is a renowned broadcaster, journalist, writer, and media personality known for his provocative and outspoken style.
He is currently the host of the digital-first show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, and appears as a columnist for various publications.
Stepping into the world of fashion, British supermodel Naomi Campbell featured 10 times in the extensive documents. She rose to international stardom in the late 1980s as one of the 'Big Six' supermodels of her generation.
She is a trailblazer for black models and a long-standing advocate for diversity in the fashion industry.
Another surprising mention in the Epstein files is scientist Stephen Hawking, who was mentioned 17 times. He was a world-renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author, known for his groundbreaking work on black holes and general relativity.
He also made complex scientific ideas accessible to the general public whilst battling motor neurone disease, which sadly ended his life in March 2018.
Rounding out the list of famous names mentioned in the Epstein files is Richard Dawkins, who featured 29 times in the newly released documents.
He is a British evolutionary biologist, zoologist, and author, best known for his work on evolutionary theory and his outspoken advocacy for atheism and science education. He is a prominent public intellectual and a leading figure in the 'New Atheism' movement.