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Woody Allen's Birthday Letter Resurfaces Amid Epstein Scrutiny

8/7/2025

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Woody Allen's 2016 birthday letter likened Jeffrey Epstein's opulent Manhattan townhouse to "Castle Dracula," reminiscing about extravagant dinner parties with his wife. This letter has resurfaced as Epstein's dark history comes under fresh scrutiny, coinciding with renewed demands for the release of documents tied to his notorious past. Meanwhile, Allen continues to grapple with allegations of sexual abuse from his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow.

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Woody Allen's 2016 birthday letter likened Jeffrey Epstein's opulent Manhattan townhouse to "Castle Dracula," reminiscing about extravagant dinner parties with his wife. This letter has resurfaced as Epstein's dark history comes under fresh scrutiny, coinciding with renewed demands for the release of documents tied to his notorious past. Meanwhile, Allen continues to grapple with allegations of sexual abuse from his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow.