Ronald Perelman
Chairman of MacAndrews & Forbes
Also known as: Ron Perelman
Billionaire businessman and investor, chairman of MacAndrews & Forbes, who appeared in Epstein's black book. Part of the Palm Beach and New York social scene where Epstein operated. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made.
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Ronald Perelman 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
Ronald Perelman is an American billionaire businessman and investor who serves as chairman of MacAndrews & Forbes, a diversified holding company. He is widely known for his leveraged buyout of Revlon in the 1980s and has been a prominent figure in New York and Palm Beach high society for decades. Multiple documents in the Epstein case files identify him by his corporate title as 'Revlon chairman.'
Perelman has been a fixture in elite social circles that overlapped with those frequented by Jeffrey Epstein, including events connected to the Tribeca Film Festival and gatherings in St. Barths and Palm Beach. His name appears in Epstein's black book with seven associated phone numbers, and he is referenced in financial records and social correspondence found in Epstein-related document productions.
No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Perelman in connection with the Epstein case. His appearances in the documentary record are limited to social context, dining references, and financial account records.
Epstein Connection
Ronald Perelman's connection to the Epstein case is documented primarily through three categories of evidence: (1) his listing in Epstein's black book with seven phone numbers; (2) multiple references in a widely circulated Vanity Fair profile describing him as one of several prominent individuals who dined at Epstein's home; and (3) emails from publicist Peggy Siegal to Epstein referencing Perelman in social contexts, including a Tribeca Film Festival event and personal gossip. Additionally, a banking or financial services document lists 'RONALD PERELMAN' as an existing client with an association to 'MacAndrews and Forbes Holdings,' though the precise nature of this financial record's relationship to Epstein is not fully clarified in the available evidence. There are no documents alleging Perelman participated in, facilitated, or had knowledge of any illegal activity by Epstein.
Key Allegations(5)
Perelman is listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with 7 phone numbers.
documentedPerelman was among prominent individuals described as having dined at Epstein's home, alongside Mort Zuckerman, Louis Ranieri, Leon Black, Nathan Myhrvold, and Tom Pritzker.
documentedPerelman was listed among billionaires whom Epstein allegedly provided secretive money-management services to, though Leslie Wexner was the only confirmed disclosed client.
allegedA banking/financial services document lists 'RONALD PERELMAN' as an existing client under 'Americas US Onshore' with an association to 'MacAndrews and Forbes Holdings' and financial figures.
documentedA separate financial record lists 'PERELMAN, RONALD' alongside relationship manager 'Rosemary Vrablic' with associated monetary figures.
documentedLegal Status
Ronald Perelman appears in Epstein's black book and is referenced in multiple documents as a social acquaintance and dinner guest. He is named in the Virginia Roberts v. Alan Dershowitz complaint only as one of several individuals who dined at Epstein's home. No criminal charges, investigations, or allegations of wrongdoing against Perelman have been documented in the case files.
Notable Statements(1)
“Ronald Perelman broke down after being mad at me for saying he gave a terrible 4th of July party three and a half years...”
Contradictions(1)
Epstein's financial services documents list Perelman as a client in what appear to be banking records, suggesting a possible financial relationship.
Media-sourced documents state that Leslie Wexner was Epstein's only disclosed billionaire client, and that Epstein's financial activities were 'deliberately hidden, with no public transaction records.' Perelman's presence in financial lists may reflect a banking institution's records rather than a direct Epstein client relationship.
Key Relationships(6)
Perelman is listed in Epstein's black book with 7 phone numbers and is described in a Vanity Fair profile as having dined at Epstein's home. [dc-1508960, d-28674]
Leon Black is named alongside Perelman as one of the prominent individuals who dined at Epstein's home. [d-28674, d-25539]
Mort Zuckerman is named alongside Perelman as one of the prominent individuals who dined at Epstein's home. [d-28674, d-25539]
Tom Pritzker is named alongside Perelman as one of the prominent individuals who dined at Epstein's home. [d-28674, d-25539]
Nathan Myhrvold is named alongside Perelman as one of the prominent individuals who dined at Epstein's home. [d-28674, d-25539]
Graydon Carter is listed as a co-host with Perelman and Robert DeNiro for a Tribeca Film Festival event referenced in Peggy Siegal's emails to Epstein. [efta-efta01872759, efta-efta01872528]
Timeline(5 events)
Perelman listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with 7 phone numbers.
Described as one of several prominent individuals who dined at Epstein's home in a Vanity Fair profile of Epstein.
Lesley Groff (Epstein's assistant) sends emails around this period; Perelman appears in financial records associated with this timeframe.
Peggy Siegal emails Epstein about a Tribeca Film Festival event: 'Robert DeNiro, Graydon Carter, Ronald Perelman are the hosts,' asking if Epstein wanted to attend.
Peggy Siegal emails Epstein recounting that 'Ronald Perelman broke down after being mad at me for saying he gave a terrible 4th of July party three and a half years' ago, in a gossip exchange about St. Barths.
At a Glance
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3 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (2 entries)
1998
“Appeared on 2 documented flights between Palm Beach International, FL and Teterboro Airport, NJ”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 3 other persons in the Epstein network”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 7 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (3)
External Cross-Check
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Flight Log Appearances (2)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1998 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Mar 14, 1998 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
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