Jeffrey Epstein was a master at finding weaknesses and secrets in people, and then using them to get exactly what he wanted ... and we break down exactly how that worked in our new documentary.
"TMZ Studios Presents Jeffrey Epstein: The Devil's Rolodex" -- available on YouTube -- takes a hard, unvarnished look at how people like Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Bill Gates got ensnared in Epstein's twisted world.
He was a seasoned blackmailer who also created what one person called an "intellectual ponzi scheme," as a way of climbing the social ladder to the highest of heights.
Michael B. Jordan's gritty crime drama just got a little too gritty ... as a man allegedly showed up to the set with a huge butcher's knife and started scaring the film crew.
The NYPD tells TMZ ... Alex Perez, 23, allegedly started disrupting filming while running across the set of "Miami Vice '85" in Brooklyn around 11 PM Friday night.
Cops were called after Perez allegedly brandished a butcher's knife ... and threatened one of the production staffers.
Jeffrey Epstein, a college dropout with marginal social skills, ingratiated himself with the richest, most powerful men in the world by using the almighty dollar ... along with extravagant perks.
Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, former Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz, and many others were seduced into Epstein's orbit, and in a new documentary -- "TMZ Studios Presents Jeffrey Epstein: The Devil's Rolodex" streaming on YouTube -- we dig deep to expose his masterful con.
Of course, good ol' fashioned blackmail was also a tried-and-true tool Epstein used.
Christine Lahtiwas in her late 50s when she played Detective Reese in "Obsessed."
Her character was investigating the stalker situation between Derek Charles, played by Idris Elba, and Lisa Sheridan, played by Ali Larter, in the 2009 thriller/romance film.
Jeffrey Epstein had a way of ensnaring the rich and famous -- even presidents -- into his orbit, and 2 of his prized catches were Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, and he wasn't shy about trashing them.
In the days before Epstein died at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in lower Manhattan, he was shooting the s*** with fellow prisoner William Mersey, who is now free and an accomplished writer and journalist. Mersey says he asked Epstein if he had an anecdote that was "emblematic of Donald Trump's essence."
Well, Epstein lit up and began telling a wild story involving a private jet, a French woman and Atlantic City. You gotta watch the clip.
Jeffrey Epstein was a college dropout who lacked basic social skills, yet he was able to ensnare some of the richest, most powerful and most famous people in the world into his orbit, and TMZ has examined how he did it.
Our new doc, "TMZ Studios Presents Jeffrey Epstein: The Devil's Rolodex," is available now on YouTube, and it's an inside look at Epstein's grand plan to create an astonishing network of people.
Former Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz tells us how his association with Epstein is the worst thing that's ever happened to him in his life, and he has deep regrets that he didn't listen to his wife, who immediately pegged Epstein for a scumbag.
Jeffrey Epstein went from an unremarkable kid on Long Island to rubbing elbows with presidents, billionaires and royalty ... so how did a socially awkward college dropout pull it off?
Our new documentary, "TMZ Studios Presents Jeffrey Epstein: The Devil's Rolodex," digs into how one of America's most notorious sex offenders built an astonishing network of rich and powerful people.
From private jets and lavish dinner parties to charitable donations and alleged blackmail ... Epstein seemingly knew how to get exactly what he wanted from the rich and famous.
Richard Riehle filmed his scenes for several upcoming movies before his death ... but the beloved character actor never got to see the finished version of some of his final projects ... TMZ has learned.
David Prindle, director of "Made Vicious," tells TMZ ... Richard filmed his scenes in 2023, but he doesn't believe the actor ever saw the final cut.
Paul Cadenhead, director of "Class Clown," tells us Richard shot his scenes roughly nine years ago, with additional filming taking place a few years later. He says Richard's performance is included in the final cut, but the actor never got to see the completed movie.
Former Canadian actress Melody Anderson was in her mid 20s when she played Dale -- the travel agent babe who turned into the galactic warrior -- in the cult 1980 film adaptation of the comic "Flash Gordon."
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is looking less like a WWE legend and more like a guy who feeds pigeons in the park ... and it's all for his latest movie.
The Hollywood heavyweight was spotted filming "Lizard Music" in New York City ... looking practically unrecognizable with wispy gray hair, a bushy mustache, and a floppy hat.
The Rock was rocking a beige coat, colorful tie and baggy pants as he strolled around with young costar Theo Clark Leber ... who was carrying an enormous green stuffed lizard.
Swedish-born actress Ann-Margret Olsson shot to superstardom in her early 20s after landing the role of the kissable Kim McAfee -- delivering the pouty and iconic farewell song in the 1963 film adaptation of "Bye Bye Birdie."
Can you sniff up the sneaky switches made to these two photos of Austin Butler and Danny Ramirezand throw 'em in the bag?!
The studly stars were snapped in specs on set of the re-boot film, "Miami Vice '85" 😎 -- with both bros bringin' Miami real-ness wearing pastels and oversized suits.
Put your celeb skills to the test, and see if you can locate the changes!
HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Austin Butler and Danny Ramirez photos!
Crystal responded in a social media post, saying ... "I fully support everyone having the right to tell their story. I've never said otherwise. What I don't support is the continued mythologizing and glamorization of predators and abusers."
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She adds ... "I'm not trying to silence anyone. I'm asking Hollywood to be mindful of what it chooses to celebrate."
Bridget Marquardt doesn't think Jessica Biel should think twice about the message she got from Hugh Hefner's ex ... and should stay in the upcoming Playboy movie.
Bridget sat down with TMZ's Charlie Neff on "The TMZ Podcast" to discuss the digital drama going down ... and she tells us Crystal Harris was just looking for attention when she messaged Jessica.
Crystal slid into Jessica's DMs asking her to reconsider playing Hef's wife in "Playmates," referencing what she calls "troubling concerns regarding minors" and saying she experienced "sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse" during her marriage to Hugh.
Charlotte Ayanna, the actress who played Ethan Hawke's wife in "Training Day," was arrested in West Hollywood after allegedly kicking a deputy and spreading cremated human remains in a home ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... deputies were responding to a call for a welfare check on October 8 when they say the situation took a violent turn.
According to cops, the alleged victim told deputies Ayanna -- born Charlotte Lopez -- threatened his life, battered him, and spread cremated human remains inside the residence.
RJ Mitte's final film is finished ... but he sadly didn't get to see the final cut before he died, TMZ has learned.
Producer Josh Webber tells TMZ … RJ watched an earlier rough cut of his film, "Cassi," but it's heartbreaking that RJ never got the chance to see the finished product.
