Supermodel Gigi Hadid has publicly addressed her name appearing in recently released documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the reference "disturbing" and firmly denying any association with him.

The documents, released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), include a December 2015 email exchange in which Epstein is asked about the professional success of Gigi and her sister, Bella Hadid. In the exchange, a redacted individual questioned how the sisters became successful models and earned significant income.