In a revelation that is set to reignite public debate, acclaimed filmmaker Woody Allen has publicly confirmed meetings with the late, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The director broke his silence on the long-rumoured association in his latest memoir, Meteors.
Allen stated that the encounters, which took place in New York, were nothing more than a series of social dinners. He claimed the gatherings were orchestrated by a mutual acquaintance and that he had no prior knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities, which included sex trafficking minors.
'We Just Had Dinner': Allen's Account of the Encounters
The director provided his account of the meetings, aiming to dispel the cloud of speculation. "I knew him a little," Allen is quoted as saying, "I would have dinner with him occasionally... I didn't know anything about him, I didn't know he was a criminal or anything."
He emphasised the mundane nature of their interactions, describing them as typical New York social events where the conversation revolved around ordinary topics like politics and movies. Allen expressed regret over the association in hindsight, but maintained his complete ignorance of Epstein's double life at the time.
A Controversial Figure Addresses Another
The disclosure places Allen, a figure who has faced his own longstanding and separate allegations of abuse (which he denies), in the orbit of one of the most notorious sex offenders in modern history. This juxtaposition is likely to fuel further scrutiny and discussion surrounding both men.
Allen's memoir, Meteors, serves as the platform for this admission. The book, which has already attracted significant attention for its insights into his personal life and career, now adds this pivotal chapter to his complex public narrative.
