Singer Brooke Josephson Appears Somber Amid Epstein-Linked Divorce Proceedings
Singer Brooke Josephson, who recently announced her divorce from producer husband Barry Josephson following his appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files, was pictured looking downcast during an outing in Los Angeles on Monday. The 46-year-old artist, known for her work including "The Good Kinda Tired," was seen collecting a smoothie at a Kreation Juicery location while dressed in a black Adidas tracksuit layered over a white top, complemented by white and gray sneakers.
Fashion Details and Public Appearance
Josephson accessorized her casual ensemble with white-rimmed eyeglasses and a camouflage hat featuring pink "LA" lettering. She carried a Chanel black studded lambskin CC Wallet on Chain crossbody bag during the daytime excursion, which occurred just days after she publicly addressed the marital separation on Instagram. In her social media statement posted Saturday, Josephson revealed she "was not aware of Barry's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during [their] entire marriage" and requested "privacy and prayers for our children and I during this time."
Divorce Timeline and Epstein Connections
The couple, who married in 2007 and share two children, separated in December 2024. Court documents filed in Los Angeles indicate Barry Josephson, executive producer of the television series Bones, initiated the divorce proceedings. Recently released Department of Justice documents have uncovered extensive communication between Barry Josephson and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, with discussions ranging from financial transactions to inappropriate remarks about women.
According to the disclosed records, Barry Josephson exchanged emails with Epstein in 2011 describing a woman as "Young, attractive, insane rack" and noting she would "do anything, and tight lipped period end of story." Additional correspondence from 2013 shows Josephson inviting Epstein to casting sessions for a television pilot. The documents also reveal financial dealings, including loans of $120,000 in 2011 and $215,000 in 2013 from Epstein to Josephson, both reportedly repaid.
Legal Perspectives and Industry Fallout
New York-based attorney Evan D. Schein told Daily Mail that the Josephson separation might represent the first of multiple divorces triggered by the Epstein files release. "We have seen the financial and reputational fallout from being named in the Epstein files," Schein explained. "Now, we are hearing more and more about arguably the greatest impact of all which is happening in marriages, with high-profile couples calling it quits after the news of being mentioned in the Epstein files continues to be made public."
Schein, who hosts a podcast about high-profile divorces called Schein On, emphasized that divorce judges will likely require thorough explanations before making custody or financial determinations in such cases. He advised affected spouses to "proceed carefully" and consult legal counsel early to navigate potential media exposure and complex proceedings.
Barry Josephson's Response and Related Developments
Barry Josephson addressed the controversy in a statement to Variety earlier this month, expressing regret for his "crude and juvenile" email language while distancing himself from Epstein. "I knew nothing about him. You learn more and you distance yourself completely," Josephson stated, adding that he never visited Epstein's island or traveled on his plane. He acknowledged being "blinded" by Epstein's social connections and apologized "to all who were hurt by this clearly terrible and depraved individual."
In related developments, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former associate, pleaded the Fifth Amendment during a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing on Monday, refusing to answer questions unless granted clemency by President Donald Trump. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for trafficking young girls to Epstein.
The Daily Mail has contacted both Brooke and Barry Josephson for additional comments regarding their divorce and the Epstein revelations.
