Jeffrey Epstein’s Final Hours

Plus: Truman Capote Finally Has Breakfast at Tiffany's (Sort of)

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS The circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death have been the subject of conspiracy theories pretty much since the disgraced financier was found dead in a Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019. This week, the House Oversight Committee is hoping to answer some of the lingering questions about the events leading up to Epstein's suicide by calling one of his prison guards, Tova Noel, to sit for a transcribed interview. Whether Noel, who was likely the last person to see Epstein alive, will participate in the interview set for this Thursday remains to be seen. But in the meantime, Vanity Fair's Clara Molot has dug through news reports, court records, and investigative documents released by the Justice Department to piece together a detailed timeline of everything we know—and everything we don't—about the night Epstein died. In other news, it's Gloria Steinem's 92nd birthday—happy birthday, Gloria! And to mark the occasion, Savannah Walsh has an exclusive look at Steinem's new memoir, An Unexpected Life, out this September. Jesse Tyler Ferguson talks to Douglas Corzine about playing Truman Capote Off Broadway over scrambled eggs with caviar at Tiffany's. And Jordan Hoffman interviews Israeli director Nadav Lapid about his new film, Yes, which Lapid describes as "maybe the most radical movie" made about the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza. CAITLIN DICKSON, SENIOR EDITOR Why this ad? Jeffrey Epstein's Final Hours: Everything We Know—and Everything We Don't BY CLARA MOLOT Here's a detailed look at what we know about the convicted sex offender's conspiracy-theory-shrouded death. READ MORE Get more as a Vanity Fair subscriber Exclusive offer: Subscribe to get one month of Vanity Fair free START YOUR FREE TRIAL More Great Reads BOOKS Gloria Steinem Still Has Plenty Left to Share BY SAVANNAH WALSH In an exclusive cover reveal of her new memoir, An Unexpected Life, the feminist icon reflects on reproductive rights, Donald Trump, and her remarkable life of advocacy. READ MORE THEATER Truman Capote Finally Has Breakfast at Tiffany's, via Jesse Tyler Ferguson BY DOUGLAS CORZINE The Emmy nominee stars as Capote in the Off Broadway play Tru, and was more than happy to talk shop over scrambled eggs with caviar. READ MORE FILM This Israeli Director Thinks He's Made the "Most Radical Movie" About Gaza BY JORDAN HOFFMAN People who oppose Israel may not want to watch the movie "because it is Israeli, because I am Israeli, and they're unable to deal with complexity," says Nadav Lapid of Yes. But Lapid also condemns his "authoritarian" homeland. READ MORE From the Archive Deconstructing Gloria BY LESLIE BENNETTS What price did Gloria Steinem pay to become the face of American feminism? In the January 1992 issue, she was just beginning to understand that behind the public battles of the women's movement she was burying pain and an almost crippling lack of self-esteem—and she was finally ready to redress it all. READ MORE Why this ad? In Case You Missed It Miley Cyrus Steps Back in Time The singer celebrated the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana with her original costars from the show, plus Alex Cooper, Lainey Wilson, Jojo Siwa, and many more. MORE FROM VANITY FAIR POLITICS BUSINESS HOLLYWOOD STYLE ROYALS CELEBRITY This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.