Les Wexner

b. 1937

Les Wexner

American billionaire businessman

Is Les Wexner Jewish?
Yes, Les Wexner is Jewish.
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Wexner is the founder of Bath and Body Works, formerly known as Limited Brands.

His business empire began with clothing retailer The Limited, and eventually expanded to include Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, and more.

• Wexner was documented as having had a close relationship to Jeffrey Epstein that lasted for several decades, during which he allowed Epstein to conduct affairs out of a house he owned and resided in whilst CEO of Victoria’s Secret. When Epstein was placed under criminal investigation, however, Wexner severed their relationship.

• In February 2026, Wexner testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee in a closed-door deposition, stating that he was "naive, foolish, and gullible" and was "conned" by Epstein, denying any knowledge of or involvement in Epstein's sex trafficking crimes.

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Source: Academy of Achievement
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2021
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Source: The New York Times
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2019
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