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Julie Taymor Denies Involvement with Epstein Ticket Arrangements

2/4/2026

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Story summary

Julie Taymor, director of The Lion King, denied knowledge of her staff arranging tickets for Jeffrey Epstein while he was incarcerated.
Taymor stated her interactions with Epstein were limited, and he did not financially support her projects.
Emails indicated her office assisted Epstein in obtaining tickets in 2009 and connected him with the Theatre for a New Audience in 2012.
Taymor acknowledged brief contact with Ghislaine Maxwell but claimed ignorance of her criminal activities.
Brett Ratner denied a personal relationship with Epstein, explaining a photo of them was taken at an event with his fiancée.

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Story summary

Julie Taymor, director of The Lion King, denied knowledge of her staff arranging tickets for Jeffrey Epstein while he was incarcerated.
Taymor stated her interactions with Epstein were limited, and he did not financially support her projects.
Emails indicated her office assisted Epstein in obtaining tickets in 2009 and connected him with the Theatre for a New Audience in 2012.
Taymor acknowledged brief contact with Ghislaine Maxwell but claimed ignorance of her criminal activities.
Brett Ratner denied a personal relationship with Epstein, explaining a photo of them was taken at an event with his fiancée.