Brett Ratner
Film director and producer
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Brett Ratner appears in 0 case documents, 3 flight log entries, and 2 email records in the Epstein files.
Film director and producer who appeared in Epstein's black book. Was part of the Hollywood social scene that overlapped with Epstein's network. No allegations connecting him to Epstein's criminal activities have been made.
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Brett Ratner 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
Brett Ratner is an American film director and producer known for directing the Rush Hour franchise, X-Men: The Last Stand, and other major Hollywood productions. He co-founded RatPac Entertainment, a film financing company. He was a prominent figure in Hollywood's social scene during the 2000s and 2010s, frequently appearing at high-profile industry events including Oscar-week parties, the Cannes Film Festival, and gatherings in St. Tropez and other international destinations.
Ratner's name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with five phone numbers. Documentary evidence shows a social relationship that included overlapping social circles -- particularly through publicist Peggy Siegal, photographer Jean Pigozzi, and various Hollywood industry events. Emails from Epstein's files reference Ratner in the context of social coordination, film industry gossip, and mutual acquaintances.
In November 2017, Epstein emailed his attorney Reid Weingarten with the subject line 'brett ratner now. oy,' apparently referencing public developments concerning Ratner at that time. No documents in the evidence provided connect Ratner to any of Epstein's criminal activities.
Epstein Connection
Brett Ratner appears in Epstein's black book with five phone numbers. Documentary evidence from Epstein's email archives shows multiple points of social contact: Epstein referenced Ratner in emails to associates, Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff coordinated communications regarding Ratner, and intermediaries such as Peggy Siegal and Faith Kates referenced Ratner in emails to or about Epstein. Ratner appeared on guest lists for social gatherings in St. Tropez (on Jean Pigozzi's boat) that Epstein also tracked or attended. An email from Epstein's account dated June 20, 2010, references Ratner filming 'Snow White.' Another email from March 4, 2009, describes someone speaking with Bobby Kotick who 'was with Brett Ratner.' Despite these social connections, no evidence in the provided documents links Ratner to Epstein's criminal conduct.
Key Allegations(6)
Ratner's contact information appeared in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with five phone numbers
documentedRatner was referenced in Epstein's personal emails and his assistant Lesley Groff coordinated regarding Ratner on Epstein's behalf
documentedRatner appeared on guest/attendee lists for social events in St. Tropez alongside Epstein's social circle, listed as being on Jean Pigozzi's boat
documentedRatner stayed at Jean Pigozzi's residence in St. Tropez during a trip that also involved Epstein-adjacent social events
documentedFaith Kates, a modeling agency executive, asked to be called 'with Brett Ratner' in an email chain involving Epstein's associates
documentedJeffrey Epstein emailed attorney Reid Weingarten on November 1, 2017 with the subject 'brett ratner now. oy' alongside references to Charlie Rose
documentedLegal Status
Ratner is named in Epstein's black book and referenced in multiple Epstein-related email archives and social event documents. No charges, investigations, or legal proceedings connecting Ratner to Epstein's criminal activities are documented in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(5)
“brett ratner now. oy”
“Sitting next to Brett Ratner...he produced Woody's 3 hour documentary that just was shown at Cannes”
“brett ratner is going to film a big movie, Snow White, i would love to take photos of you in a snow white costume”
“spoke to bobby kotick, he was with brett ratner... he asked for a pilot for his 407, and his gulfstream”
“Yes, I emailed Brett again letting him know you will be here till sunday evening. He has not replied back”
Key Relationships(6)
Ratner appears in Epstein's black book with 5 phone numbers. Multiple Epstein emails reference Ratner by name, and Epstein's assistant coordinated communications regarding Ratner. Epstein commented on Ratner's public situation in November 2017 email to his attorney.
Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal referenced sitting next to Brett Ratner at Cannes in emails that circulated within Epstein's network. Multiple Oscar-week event descriptions authored by or involving Siegal mention Ratner.
Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff sent and received emails regarding Brett Ratner coordination, including a December 16, 2010 email with subject line 'RE: Brett Ratner'.
Epstein's attorney Reid Weingarten received Epstein's November 2017 email with the subject 'brett ratner now. oy' as part of a broader exchange about public figures in the news.
Charlie Rose was mentioned alongside Ratner in Epstein's November 2017 email chain to Reid Weingarten, with 'Charlie rose is next' preceding 'brett ratner now. oy'.
Ratner and Harvey Weinstein appear in 18 shared documents, primarily Hollywood social event descriptions and Oscar-season party guest lists.
Timeline(5 events)
Epstein email references a conversation with Bobby Kotick who 'was with Brett Ratner,' discussing aviation pilots
Epstein email references 'brett ratner is going to film a big movie, Snow White' and uses this as a pretext to suggest a photo shoot
Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff sends email with subject 'RE: Brett Ratner' coordinating on Epstein's behalf
Peggy Siegal emails about sitting next to Brett Ratner at Cannes Film Festival, where he produced Woody Allen's documentary
Jeffrey Epstein emails attorney Reid Weingarten with subject line 'brett ratner now. oy' in a chain also referencing Charlie Rose
At a Glance
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4 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (3 entries)
2000-2003
“Appeared on 3 documented flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and LAX International, CA”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 4 other persons in the Epstein network”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 5 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (4)
External Cross-Check
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Flight Log Appearances (3)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2003 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → LAX International, CA | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Aug 15, 2000 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1 |
| Jul 25, 2000 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (2)
Photo Evidence (1)
Brett Ratner was identified in 1 photo from DOJ EFTA releases via Amazon Rekognition facial recognition.
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