A leather-bound album compiled for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003 has resurfaced, revealing handwritten notes from former President Bill Clinton, fashion designer Vera Wang, and other prominent figures, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The album, organized by Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, contained messages from nearly 60 individuals, including business tycoons, celebrities, and politicians, shedding light on Epstein’s extensive network of influential connections.
Clinton’s note, written in his distinctive handwriting, praised Epstein’s “childlike curiosity” and enduring friendships, reading: “It’s reassuring isn’t it, to have lasted as long, across all the years of learning and knowing, adventures and [illegible word], and also to have your childlike curiosity, the drive to make a difference and the solace of friends.” A spokesperson for Clinton declined to comment on the note, referring to a prior statement that the former president had severed ties with Epstein more than a decade before his 2019 arrest and was unaware of his criminal activities.
Vera Wang’s contribution to the album reportedly included a lighthearted suggestion that Epstein star on the reality show The Bachelor and an invitation for a shopping trip. Wang has not publicly responded to the report.
The album, professionally bound with a table of contents and categorized sections such as “Friends,” “Business,” “Science,” “Brooklyn,” and “Family,” also featured messages from billionaire investor Leon Black, media mogul Mortimer Zuckerman, former Victoria’s Secret executive Les Wexner, and others. Some notes contained suggestive or crude content, including a poem from Black referencing Epstein’s romantic pursuits and a drawing from Wexner depicting a woman’s breasts. Both Black and Wexner declined to comment.
The revelation follows a prior Wall Street Journal report about a letter allegedly written by President Donald Trump for the same album, which included a suggestive message and a drawing of a naked woman. Trump has denied the authenticity of the letter, calling it “fake” and filing a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, its parent company, and owner Rupert Murdoch.
Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, died in a Manhattan jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. His death, officially ruled a suicide, has fueled widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in 2021 of assisting Epstein’s trafficking network, is serving a 20-year prison sentence.
The birthday album, part of Epstein’s estate, has been reviewed by Justice Department officials in prior investigations, with digital copies circulating among authorities. The resurfacing of these documents continues to draw attention to Epstein’s connections with high-profile individuals, prompting renewed calls from both Republicans and Democrats for the release of remaining Epstein-related files.
As the public and legal scrutiny of Epstein’s network persists, the birthday album serves as a stark reminder of the disgraced financier’s once-formidable influence among global elites.
