Brett Ratner, the director behind Melania Trump’s recent documentary, has surfaced in the latest release of Epstein files made public this week.
In compliance with the obligation to disclose classified documents related to the convicted sex offender, the Department of Justice has published numerous photos and documents for public access.
The Trump administration announced that Friday’s release signifies the conclusion of Epstein file disclosures. The recent batch features images of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, along with allegations involving Donald Trump, which the White House has strongly refuted.
Among those pictured in the newly released files is Hollywood director Brett Ratner. He is seen embracing two unidentified women seated next to Jeffrey Epstein on a white sofa.
The presence of an individual in the files does not necessarily imply any wrongdoing on their part.
In one particular image, Ratner is depicted with his hands around one of the women—whose face is redacted—while he looks directly at the camera.
Another photo shows the director seated with Jean-Luc Brunel, who was charged with child rape and was a known associate of Epstein. Brunel took his own life in 2022, found deceased in his prison cell.
Back in 2017, Ratner faced accusations of sexual misconduct from six women, which he has ‘vehemently’ denied.
He returned to the spotlight in Hollywood by directing Melania, an Amazon documentary chronicling the First Lady’s preparations to return to the White House following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory.
Melania was reportedly compensated $40 million by Amazon for exclusive behind-the-scenes access, though she maintains the project transcended financial motivations.
“I’m very proud of the film so people may like it, may don’t like it, and that’s their choice,” the First Lady told CNN. “We achieved what we want to achieve. For myself, it’s already successful. I’m very proud of what we did.”
Ratner, Melania, and the president made an appearance on the red carpet earlier this week as the documentary became available on Prime on Friday (January 30).
Discussing Melania at a press event, Ratner stated: “I didn’t know her, but when I met her I was totally taken.”
UNILAD has reached out to Ratner’s representatives for comment.