From fake wives to DNA tests: 5 emails that show Epstein’s strange obsessions

• Newly released Department of Justice files include surreal email exchanges involving Jeffrey Epstein and high‑profile contacts.
• Messages show social planning, personal suggestions, and unsettling personal views that highlight the wide reach of Epstein’s network.

1. “Fake Wife” Wanted: Jewish, Trustworthy

From: [Redacted]

Message: “Hey Jeffrey, Do you still need a fake wife? I might have found a perfect candidate. She is 50, Russian, speaks perfect English, has lived and worked in New York, Jewish and trustworthy. She is looking for a job. Should I propose it to her??? Xxx”

This email shows someone offering Epstein a “fake wife” described in personal and explicit terms. The suggestion illustrates the unusual mix of social, personal, and transactional messages in his inbox. The files have exposed how even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution, he remained in contact with a range of associates and contacts who treated him as a social figure.

2. If You Give Epstein a Baby…

From: Peggy Siegal
Message Snippet: “Can bring a little baby back for you....or two. Boys or girls? So Madonna.”

This astonishing line comes from an email by Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal. Siegal, a well‑known media figure who corresponded frequently with Epstein, offered to “bring a little baby back” from her trip to Kenya, even joking about it in the context of pop star Madonna’s international adoptions. Siegal has been a prominent name in the files, linked to planning social gatherings at Epstein’s properties and crafting guest lists that included celebrities and elites.

3. Not Your Grandma’s Lasagna

From: “Couric, Katie” 
Message: “I would love to but have a crazy, packed weekend! Thanks so much for the invitation...and thank you so much for dinner... that was an interesting, very eclectic crowd, and I know you're not a foodie, but the lasagna was ROCKIN’! Thanks for include me and Brooks! Have a great weekend! Katie”

Katie Couric’s note appears to be a light‑hearted thank‑you for a dinner at Epstein’s, praising his “ROCKIN’” lasagna. This email, dated 2010, sits amid correspondence about guest lists for Epstein’s gatherings after his release from prison following the 2008 sex‑crime conviction. Journalists and public figures who later sought to distance themselves from Epstein have been mentioned in the files, showing how social interactions continued despite the cloud of his criminal history.

4. Allen vs. Alan

From: Woody Allen
Message: “Did you happen to read the Alan Dershowitz article in the New York Times?”
Epstein replied: “Yes. Its always only Alan for Alan”

This brief exchange between filmmaker Woody Allen and Epstein reveals a casual venting over lawyer Alan Dershowitz. While seemingly trivial, it highlights how Epstein communicated informally with notable cultural figures. The content does not delve into the serious allegations linked to Epstein but shows the unusual range of topics in his communications.

5. Jewish‑Obsessed Investor Masha Drokova

From: Masha Drokova
Message: “I found criteria to find smart people. The more Jew you are the smarter you are. You said you’re ~98% Jew. You’re very smart. My ex boss is 78% Jew. He is super smart, less smart than you are. I have a close friend/business partner who is 99.3% Jew. He is crazily smart. We take all Jewish people, sourcing can be done through relatives. Ask them to do 23&me test. Do event for everyone who is 98% Jew. Also all of them are not religious. Do you think it makes sense, right?”

Investor Masha Drokova’s message pushes criteria based on genetic ancestry, suggesting Epstein focus on “Jewish people” sourced through relatives. Documents in the released files show Drokova corresponded extensively with Epstein and helped connect him with tech entrepreneurs and other influential figures. Her background includes leadership in Russian youth organizations before a tech investment career in the United States, and her presence in the files has drawn scrutiny over the breadth of Epstein’s elite contacts.