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Barry Josephson

Hollywood producer (Bones, Enchanted); DOJ emails show loans, crude exchanges with Epstein; public apology issued Feb 2026.

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Also known as: Barry & Jackie Josephson

According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Barry Josephson appears in 1,928 case documents, and 4 email records in the Epstein files.

Hollywood film and television producer (Bones, Enchanted, The Man in the High Castle, Kiss of the Spider Woman) and former President of Production at Columbia Pictures. DOJ-released emails revealed in February 2026 show a years-long friendship with Epstein that continued well past his 2008 conviction. Epstein lent Josephson $120,000 in 2011, which was repaid.

In 2013, Epstein covered a $215,000 tax bill for Josephson; Josephson wrote back, "I am overwhelmed by your friendship." Emails show Epstein asked Josephson to recommend "amazing women" in their early 20s for an assistant role; Josephson replied describing a candidate as "young, attractive, insane rack...will do anything, and tight lipped." Josephson also arranged set visits for young women in Epstein's circle and at times helped with auditions. Correspondence continued as late as 2018. In February 2026, Josephson issued a public apology: "There's no excuse for what I said in some of my emails.

The language was crude and juvenile, and I'm ashamed." He stated he attended social events with Epstein and that Epstein visited his sets twice, but denied ever traveling on his plane, visiting his island, or seeing him in the company of minors.

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Film/TV Producer | Former President of Production, Columbia Pictures
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Barry Josephson 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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12 phone numbers listed
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Known Connections (2)

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External Records

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STEVEN SILLS85% match
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STEPHEN MILLS80% match
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M STEPHEN MILLS73% match
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Offshore Connections (5)

Cross-referenced against the ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database (814K+ entities from Panama Papers, Paradise Papers, Pandora Papers, and Bahamas Leaks). Matches are based on name similarity and do not imply wrongdoing.

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STEPHEN MILLS

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STEPHEN GILLES

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STEPHEN GILL

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Political Donations (76)

Cross-referenced against FEC Schedule A (individual contributions). Name matching does not confirm identity.

$102,647.7 across 76 contributions (19862024)
Democrat: $80,407.7OTH: $22,240

Top Recipients

Pete ButtigiegDEMPresident
$24,450
HILLARY VICTORY FUND
$10,000
Barack ObamaDEMPresident
$9,600
Kamala HarrisDEMPresident
$7,800
DNC SERVICES CORP./DEM. NAT'L COMMITTEEDEM
$7,550

Document Mentions

Email Mentions (4)

Schedule (5)

2013-01-24 to 2017-03-16 · 3 entries verified across multiple documents

About Barry Josephson

Who is Barry Josephson?

Hollywood film and television producer (Bones, Enchanted, The Man in the High Castle, Kiss of the Spider Woman) and former President of Production at Columbia Pictures. DOJ-released emails revealed in February 2026 show a years-long friendship with Epstein that continued well past his 2008 conviction. Epstein lent Josephson $120,000 in 2011, which was repaid. In 2013, Epstein covered a $215,000 tax bill for Josephson; Josephson wrote back, "I am overwhelmed by your friendship." Emails show Epstein asked Josephson to recommend "amazing women" in their early 20s for an assistant role; Josephson replied describing a candidate as "young, attractive, insane rack...will do anything, and tight lipped." Josephson also arranged set visits for young women in Epstein's circle and at times helped with auditions. Correspondence continued as late as 2018. In February 2026, Josephson issued a public apology: "There's no excuse for what I said in some of my emails. The language was crude and juvenile, and I'm ashamed." He stated he attended social events with Epstein and that Epstein visited his sets twice, but denied ever traveling on his plane, visiting his island, or seeing him in the company of minors.

What is Barry Josephson's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Barry Josephson appears in 1,928 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 4 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 2 other persons of interest.

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