Barry Diller
Media executive listed in Epstein's black book
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Barry Diller appears in 0 case documents, and 1 email record in the Epstein files.
Media executive and chairman of IAC who appeared in Epstein's black book. Former chairman of Fox Broadcasting and Paramount. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made.
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Barry Diller appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Barry Diller is an American media executive who has served as Chairman of IAC/InterActiveCorp and formerly held leadership roles at Paramount Pictures and Fox Broadcasting. He is married to fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. During his tenure at Paramount, he mentored figures such as Jeffrey Katzenberg, who began as his assistant in 1974 before being moved through multiple departments at the studio (d-15401, d-17059).
Diller is a prominent figure in the New York and Hollywood social scene, frequently hosting annual Oscar-season lunches at his Coldwater Canyon residence alongside his wife Diane von Furstenberg, typically in honor of Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter (d-33888, d-18951, d-35702). Guest lists at these events regularly included top-tier entertainment, media, and political figures (d-14487, d-15313, d-26405).
He appears in the Epstein case files primarily through contact records, shipping logs, and an internal investigative summary that characterizes him as one of several billionaires with whom Jeffrey Epstein had personal and financial connections. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made against Diller.
Epstein Connection
Barry Diller's name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with five phone numbers. Documentary evidence shows direct communication and correspondence between Epstein and Diller: a November 2003 FedEx invoice records Epstein shipping a FedEx Envelope to 'Barry Diller, IAC/InterActive Corp' from Epstein's office at 457 Madison Avenue (efta-efta00218870). An April 5, 2005 phone message log from Epstein's office records a reminder to 'Call Barry Diller' and a note sent to Diller asking 'are you in town this Thursday?' (efta-efta00257211). An internal investigative communication regarding Deutsche Bank and Epstein noted that Epstein 'has personal and financial connections to billionaires including Glenn Dubin, Barry Diller, Leslie Wexner, Henry Jarecki, Andrew Farkas, and Leon Black,' though the same document states the financial review 'hasn't resulted in anything actionable from a charging perspective' (efta-efta00105304).
Key Allegations(3)
Epstein was documented as having 'personal and financial connections' to Barry Diller, among other billionaires, according to an internal investigative review of Epstein's finances.
documentedEpstein's office maintained contact with Diller, including sending a FedEx package to Diller at IAC/InterActive Corp in November 2003.
documentedEpstein's phone message records from April 5, 2005 include instructions to call Barry Diller and a note sent to Diller inquiring about his availability.
documentedLegal Status
Barry Diller is named in Epstein's black book and in various Epstein-related financial and communications records. An internal investigative review noted personal and financial connections between Epstein and Diller but explicitly stated the financial review had not resulted in anything actionable from a charging perspective (efta-efta00105304). No charges, investigations, or allegations of wrongdoing against Diller have been documented in the provided evidence.
Key Relationships(4)
Epstein's black book contained five phone numbers for Diller. FedEx records show Epstein shipped a package to Diller at IAC in November 2003 (efta-efta00218870). Phone message logs from April 2005 show Epstein's office coordinating communication with Diller (efta-efta00257211). An investigative summary described Epstein as having 'personal and financial connections' to Diller (efta-efta00105304).
Diane von Furstenberg is Diller's wife; they co-hosted numerous social events together as documented across multiple records (d-33888, d-14487, d-15313, d-18951, d-26405, d-35702).
Diller and von Furstenberg hosted annual Oscar-season lunches in honor of Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter at their Coldwater Canyon residence (d-33888, d-18951, d-35702).
Publicist Peggy Siegal attended and described Diller-hosted events in her Oscar diaries (d-18951, d-35702).
Timeline(4 events)
Diller, as Chairman of Paramount Pictures, hired Jeffrey Katzenberg as an assistant and later moved him through the marketing department.
Jeffrey Epstein's office shipped a FedEx Envelope to Barry Diller at IAC/InterActive Corp, as documented in a FedEx invoice billed to Epstein's account at 457 Madison Ave, FL 4, New York.
Epstein's phone message records include a reminder to 'Call Barry Diller' and a note sent to Diller asking 'are you in town this Thursday?'
An internal investigative communication regarding Epstein's finances describes Epstein as having 'personal and financial connections' to Diller among other billionaires, while noting the financial review had not produced anything actionable from a charging perspective.
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 5 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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Email Mentions (1)
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