Virginia Giuffre Reveals How Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell Pressured Her to Dress Like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to Please Abusers

New details from Virginia Giuffre's posthumously published memoir Nobody's Girl are casting fresh light on the psychological grooming she says took place inside Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network.

In one of the book's most disturbing passages, Giuffre describes how she felt pressured to dress in ways she believed would please her abusers, drawing inspiration from pop stars Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera while being exploited by Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

The memoir, released in October and completed shortly before Giuffre's death earlier this year, recounts her life in her own words, from a troubled childhood in Florida to her alleged sexual exploitation by powerful figures connected to Epstein.

Rather than focusing on locations or luxury, Giuffre repeatedly frames her experiences through the lens of control, approval and survival.

Memoir Details Pressure Around Appearance

According to Giuffre's account, clothing became part of how she navigated the abusive environment she says Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell created, with her appearance closely tied to approval and survival within the trafficking network.

According to Radar Online, Giuffre recalled choosing a pink sleeveless crop top and sparkly jeans for a night out in London rather than a more conservative dress suggested by Maxwell, explaining that she wanted to resemble the pop-star styles of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

The outlet reported that she later viewed her focus on what she wore, rather than the setting, as significant.

In her memoir, Giuffre writes that she idolised the singers and imagined the outfit as something they might wear, saying it felt 'more like me.'

She describes the choice as part of a broader grooming process in which her identity and self-expression were shaped by expectations she felt unable to resist, reinforcing her belief that pleasing others was essential to her safety.

The Role of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

Giuffre's memoir places both Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the centre of this dynamic. She alleges that Maxwell played a key role in shaping how she presented herself, from her behaviour to her appearance, as part of a broader pattern of grooming.

Giuffre writes that Epstein and Maxwell reinforced the idea that compliance would be rewarded, while resistance carried consequences.

She describes being paid after sexual encounters and told she had done a 'great job,' language she says helped normalise the abuse and deepen her sense that her value was tied to pleasing others.

Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Maxwell was later convicted in the United States for her role in recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein.

Pop Culture as a Tool of Grooming

By referencing Spears and Aguilera, Giuffre's account highlights how youth culture and celebrity imagery intersected with exploitation.

She suggests that adopting the look of admired pop stars was not about performance or glamour, but about seeking safety and approval in an environment where she felt powerless.

The memoir frames this as part of a wider grooming process, in which identity and self-expression were gradually reshaped to serve the demands of abusers.

Giuffre later describes herself as Epstein's 'perfect victim,' a phrase she uses to explain how earlier trauma and instability made her vulnerable to manipulation.

Wider Context and Ongoing Denials

One photograph from the London evening Giuffre describes, showing her with Prince Andrew, later became emblematic of the scandal surrounding Epstein's circle.

Andrew has consistently denied Giuffre's allegations and has claimed the image was fabricated. He settled a civil lawsuit with Giuffre in 2022 without admitting liability.

Giuffre's memoir reiterates her allegations while acknowledging those denials. The book draws on diaries and recollections written over several years and presents her perspective on events that have already been the subject of intense legal and public scrutiny.

As renewed attention focuses on Nobody's Girl, Giuffre's account of how she dressed to please abusers adds another layer to the understanding of grooming and control within the Epstein case, shifting attention from individual acts to the psychological mechanisms she says kept her trapped.