While this might just be the tip of a very large iceberg, there's a slow trickle of the Epstein files being released into the world.
Even though some are complaining about the slow progress and the fact that whole swatches of information are still being redacted, others have praised the Department of Justice for finally lifting the lid on the private life of the shamed financier and convicted pedophile.
It's been six years since Jeffrey Epstein's lifeless body was found at a New York correctional facility, with him apparently taking his life while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.
Conspiracy theories have swirled ever since, with 2025 being a massive year for the Epstein files despite nothing much of interest being released.
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The Trump administration has come under repeated fire for its handling of the files, but away from calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi to be fired, there have been spectacular claims that everyone from Elon Musk to Donald Trump features in the files.
Although thousands of documents have already been released, things took a turn when the Republican-controlled US Congress voted almost unanimously to release the full files, and President Trump promised he'd make it happen.
Who features in December 2025's release of the Epstein files?
The latest deluge of information is here, and with it, a number of high-profile celebrities have been photographed alongside Epstein and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
It's important to note that just because someone is featured in the photographs, it doesn't imply guilt. Notably, Epstein was snapped with numerous big names across the years at various events.
When it comes to most of these listed, it's unclear where or when most of the meetings took place.
Still, the latest batch of photos includes everyone from (former) members of the Royal Family to high-ranking politicians, Hollywood actors, and the so-called King of Pop.
In the aftermath of 'disturbing' pictures showing off the infamous Epstein Island, this newest release of photographs has also grabbed headlines.
As reported by the BBC, People, and more, several famous faces are featured in the photographs, as well as numerous unnamed persons who've had their faces covered. After a number of big tech names were connected to Epstein's contact book, the following have been shown in DoJ photographs:
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
- Sarah Ferguson
- President Donald Trump
- Bill Clinton
- Michael Jackson
- Sir Mick Jagger
- Diana Ross
- Chris Tucker
- Kevin Spacey
- David Copperfield
- Lord Peter Mandelson
Having been stripped of his royal titles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ties to Epstein have again been called into question. One image features him lying across the laps of five redacted people as a smiling Maxwell stands near the back. Elsewhere, his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is photographed on a sofa with two unnamed women, as well as another picture of her outside.
Although featured fleetingly, President Trump appears in a snapshot of photographs displayed across a desk and in a drawer. The POTUS being featured alongside Epstein is nothing new, with him repeatedly being questioned about his relationship with the financier, especially in the aftermath of a recent appearance of a birthday card supposedly written by Trump.
The photograph of Trump was removed from the release, although the Deputy Attorney General says it has now been returned after it was flagged for including unredacted images of potential victims.
Why is Bill Clinton in the Epstein files?
Similarly, Former President Bill Clinton's inclusion is another major talking point. He has again been photographed with Epstein numerous times before the latter's arrest, with the latest showing him in a pool and what looks like a hot tub with his hands behind his head.
None of Epstein's accusers have mentioned any wrongdoing from Clinton, and following the release of the new photographs, his former Deputy Chief of Staff took to social media to defend him. Angel Ureña wrote: "They can release as many grainy 20-plus-year-old photos as they want, but this isn't about Bill Clinton. Never has, never will be."
"There are two types of people here. The first group knew nothing and cut Epstein off before his crimes came to light. The second group continued relationships with him after.
"We're in the first. No amount of stalling by people in the second group will change that.
"Everyone, especially MAGA, expects answers, not scapegoats."
What about Michael Jackson and the rest?
Rounding off the list, Clinton, King of Pop Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross are seen next to a redacted woman, while Jackson is snapped elsewhere, alongside Epstein and wearing an apparently different outfit.
Again, without context, Jagger is dining alongside Maxwell in one image and is standing with Epstein in another that looks to be from the same function.
Rush Hour's Chris Tucker features in several, including one where he's embracing Maxwell on an airport runway. Kevin Spacey has faced his own allegations in the past, but is spotted alongside Maxwell, Clinton, and three other men.
David Copperfield and Maxwell are photographed in bathrobes, and former UK ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson is sitting at a table with Epstein and a large cake.
Mandelson was notably fired from his position after his connection to Epstein came to light.
The BBC has reached out to contacts for Jagger, Tucker, and Ross for comment, while a spokesperson for Clinton said these latest snaps are "decades-old photos."