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During a comedy performance, Jerry O’Connell revealed that his wife, actress and model Rebecca Romijn, once visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island. He quickly clarified that this visit was not for anything inappropriate, explaining that Romijn was modeling there at the time.

O’Connell recounted that fellow comedian Seth Herzog was improvising about Epstein’s infamous island during a show at Cynthia Rowley’s store in Montauk. Herzog joked about the extensive guest list, claiming even the late physicist Stephen Hawking supposedly visited in 2006 during a science conference trip to the Caribbean, though Hawking was never accused of any misconduct.

O’Connell added, “My wife told me she went to Epstein Island. There was a modeling shoot there.” He humorously apologized to the audience for the revelation, stating, “That’s the end of that story,” and joked about the absurdity of the situation. Herzog then teased the audience with a joke about who should be deported instead of “hardworking people,” suggesting that individuals who litter or share email addresses at parties should be considered for deportation. The pair continued their stand-up routine with banter about who to target for immigration enforcement.

Rebecca Romijn rose to fame in the 1990s as a top fashion model, gracing covers of major magazines like Sports Illustrated and Cosmopolitan and appearing in ad campaigns for brands such as Dior, Victoria’s Secret, and Tommy Hilfiger. Romijn explicitly stated she did not meet Epstein, clarifying that her visit was purely professional modeling work.

The comic duo also made light-hearted comments about who they would prefer to deport, joking about people who contact them online under false pretenses. Herzog emphasized the importance of genuine connections, criticizing superficial interactions via social media.

Epstein’s private island, Little St. James, was located in the Caribbean and became notorious for its association with Epstein. Herzog and O’Connell’s routine, although humorous, touched on sensitive topics surrounding Epstein’s criminal history without implying Romijn’s involvement.