In the email, an unidentified individual asked Epstein about the professional success of Gigi Hadid and her sister, fellow model Bella Hadid, questioning how the siblings had managed to achieve success and income in the modelling industry

Supermodel Gigi Hadid reacted after her name surfaced in recently released documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Calling the reference “disturbing,” the model denied ever having any connection with him. The documents were released by the United States Department of Justice and include a December 2015 email exchange involving Epstein.

In the email, an unidentified individual asked Epstein about the professional success of Gigi and her sister, fellow model Bella Hadid, questioning how the siblings had managed to achieve success and income in the modelling industry.

According to reports by E! News, Epstein responded briefly in the exchange, rejecting suggestions that their father had financed their careers and instead attributing their rise in the industry to their ability to follow directions.

After the documents began circulating online, Gigi addressed the issue directly on social media. She responded after a user criticised her for remaining silent about the matter earlier.