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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 Ramirez and 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!

10:20 AM PT -- Crystal Harris is firing back at Bridget Marquardt ... and she claims Bridget and Holly Madison are "constantly tearing me down."

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."

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.

Webber tells us the "Breaking Bad" alum wrapped filming back in 2023 ... but a series of hurdles held up the film's completion.

Actress Gina Philips was 31 years old when she filmed "Jeepers Creepers" -- playing the super sexy Trish back in 2001.

Gina hit the big screen with Jonathan Breck, Justin Long, and Tom Tarantini.

Joe Manganiello's new memoir must be making some waves with Tom Cruise ... because the book speculates that the legendary actor screwed Joe out of a starring role ... and Joe thinks it's because he shares an ex with Tom -- Sofía Vergara!

The New York Post got its hands on an advance copy of Joe's new book, "Bloodlines," and, in it, Joe claims that his team believes Tom prevented him from landing the lead role in Amazon's "Jack Reacher" series because the two men once dated Sofía.

In his memoir, Joe writes that Amazon bosses and production heads were initially dead set on giving the role to him ... but then the part suddenly went to another actor.

RJ Mitte was set to star in an upcoming movie, "Forgotten Outlaw," but now it's officially on pause following his death ... and the director tells TMZ he's determined to move forward with the project to honor the late actor's wishes.

Writer, director and producer Nik Tizekker tells TMZ ... the project was in pre-production when plans came to a halt following RJ's death Monday ... leaving the filmmaker with the difficult task of eventually finding a new leading man.

Tizekker says RJ was an ideal fit for the role, both because he had the right mindset to portray the character and because of his physical resemblance to the person he was set to play.

American actor Peter Riegert was in his mid 40s when he was cast to play Lt. Mitch Kellaway -- the police lieutenant pursuing Stanley Ipkiss/The Mask -- in the 1994 comedy/action film "The Mask."

Peter shared the big screen with Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz.

How Many Actors Can You Name In This Cast Photo?

From left to right ...

• This studly actor modeled in white Calvin Klein undies.
• She won an Academy Award for playing a sex worker in a 2024 film.
• He became famous for playing a troubled billionaire's son on a hit HBO drama

Kelly Clarkson says she had her very own "Pretty Woman" moment while shopping in New York City ... claiming a store employee treated her like she couldn't afford the merchandise, and she wasn't having it!

The singer took to X Saturday to blast Art of Play, a Brooklyn shop specializing in puzzles, games and toys, after she says an employee apparently made some assumptions about the size of her wallet.

Kelly says she went out of her way to visit the store because she thought it looked cool and had several items she wanted to buy ... but her shopping trip quickly took a turn.

Holly Madison is throwing her support behind Jessica Biel's involvement in the upcoming Playboy movie amid controversy ... telling TMZ she couldn't be more excited for the filmmaker to bring the story to life.

Holly tells TMZ ... Lorraine Nicholson, an acquaintance of hers, is "a wonderful writer" ... and she's thrilled to see her take on the project.

The former 'Girls Next Door' star says she believes in keeping an open mind when it comes to other people sharing their experiences ... just as so many people have done when listening to her own stories about life inside the Playboy Mansion.