Who is Karyna Shuliak? Jeffery Epstein’s Girlfriend Bio: Net Worth, Age, Children, Height, Parents, Photos

Biography

Karyna Shuliak is a Belarusian-born dentist who gained public attention as the last known girlfriend of financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Originally from Belarus (likely Minsk), she moved to the United States in 2009 at around age 20. She pursued studies in dentistry, graduating and practicing as a dentist (noted in some records as Dr. Karyna Shuliak, with professional experience in locations including St. Thomas, VI).

Shuliak reportedly entered a long-term relationship with Epstein that lasted approximately 8 to 10 years, during which she was sometimes referred to as “the inspector” for closely monitoring his activities and communications.

She was the last person known to have spoken with him before his death in August 2019.

In Epstein‘s will, signed just days before his passing, he intended to bequeath her $50 million, a near-33-carat diamond ring (given “in contemplation of marriage“), and several high-value properties, including his New York townhouse, Palm Beach residence, Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, Paris apartment, and the private islands Little Saint James and Great Saint James.

Belarusian dentist
Karyna Shuliak
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Karyna Shuliak
Born:	15 March 1989 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Minsk, Belarus
Nationality:	Belarusian
Education:	Belarusian State Medical University, Columbia University
Height:	170 cm
Parents:	Viktor Shuliak, Olga Shuliak
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Jennifer Kalin (m. 2013-2019)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Jeffrey Epstein (2010-2019)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Dentist
Net Worth:	$65 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Karyna Shuliak was born on March 15, 1989, in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, where she grew up in a modest yet supportive family environment and developed an early interest in healthcare and the sciences that later shaped her professional path.

She is of Belarusian ethnicity, reflecting the predominant East Slavic heritage of her home country, and her surname, Shuliak, is a Slavic name often associated with Belarusian and Ukrainian communities. She was raised in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, which is the most widespread religion in Belarus.

Her parents, Viktor Shuliak and Olga Shuliak, resided in Minsk, where they maintained a comfortable home in an upscale residential area, and reports indicate that her family benefited from improvements in their living circumstances during her adulthood, including support for medical needs.

Shuliak began her higher education in dentistry at the Belarusian State Medical University in Minsk before immigrating to the United States in 2009 at the age of 20. Upon arriving in the U.S., she continued her studies with a focus on advanced dental training, receiving significant financial assistance to pursue her education, eventually graduating with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

She completed postgraduate work, including programs linked to Columbia University around 2015, and obtained licenses to practice dentistry in states such as California, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where she later established a professional practice in St. Thomas.

Career

Karyna Shuliak began her dentistry career after moving from Belarus to the United States in 2009. With financial support from Jeffrey Epstein, who reportedly paid her tuition and related costs, she completed her dental studies at Teachers College, Columbia University, graduating in 2015.

That year, she received licenses to practice in several places, including California (now expired), Florida (currently active but listed as ‘not practicing’), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her main office was in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, where she was registered as Dr. Karyna Shuliak, DDS, focusing on general dentistry.

The office address, 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, Suite B-3, St. Thomas, VI 00802, was also linked to properties and companies associated with Epstein, such as Southern Trust Company. Professional directories and health provider listings note that she has over 10 years of experience, but there are few public patient reviews or details about her practice.

Shuliak‘s career was closely tied to her long-term relationship with Epstein, which lasted about 8 to 10 years until his death in 2019. She was sometimes called ‘the inspector’ because she closely monitored his activities.

After Epstein died—she was the last person known to have spoken with him by phone—her public professional presence became quieter. Recent records suggest she may no longer be practicing dentistry, as her Florida license is marked inactive and there are few updates regarding her work.

She has kept a low public profile, with only occasional sightings in New York City, usually in everyday situations rather than at work.

Although her dental career is legitimate and she holds proper credentials, it has faced media and legal attention due to her ties to Epstein, including questions about her Virgin Islands practice and its address. However, there is no public evidence of any professional misconduct or of her losing her dental license.

Personal Life

Karyna Shuliak was born on March 15, 1989, in Minsk, Belarus, making her currently 36 years old.

Standing at approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm), she has a poised, slender build, as noted in occasional public sightings, such as her rare appearances in New York City in recent years.

Shuliak has no current husband or has not been married in a conventional romantic sense in recent years. However, records show she entered a marriage in October 2013 with Jennifer Ann Kalin (also referred to as Jennifer Kalin), a U.S. citizen described in some reports as an alleged associate or victim connected to Jeffrey Epstein‘s circle.

This marriage, which lasted until their divorce was finalized in July 2019 (shortly after Epstein‘s arrest), has been characterized by multiple media outlets as a sham or green card arrangement to help Shuliak secure her immigration status and remain in the U.S.

Shuliak has no publicly known children, and no reports indicate she has any offspring.

Her most prominent and well-documented dating history centers on her long-term romantic relationship with financier Jeffrey Epstein, which reportedly began shortly after his release from prison in 2010 (following his conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution) and continued until his death in August 2019—spanning approximately eight to ten years.

She was often described as his last known girlfriend, nicknamed “the inspector” for her close monitoring of his communications and activities due to jealousy. The pair were together in Paris shortly before his 2019 arrest in the U.S., and she was the last person to speak with him by phone from jail the night before he died (a call lasting about 15 minutes).

Epstein‘s 2019 will, signed days before his death, referenced a large diamond ring given to her “in contemplation of marriage,” though no marriage between them occurred.

Prior to or alongside this relationship, no other significant romantic partners have been publicly identified in reliable sources, and her personal life has remained extremely private since Epstein‘s passing.

Net Worth

Karyna Shuliak‘s net worth is estimated at around $65 million, largely stemming from her status as one of the primary intended beneficiaries in Jeffrey Epstein‘s estate arrangements following his death in 2019.

In the will Epstein signed just days before his passing, he designated $50 million in cash for Shuliak, along with a near-33-carat diamond ring given “in contemplation of marriage,” and multiple high-value properties including his New York City townhouse, Palm Beach residence, Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, Paris apartment, and the private islands Little Saint James and Great Saint James (with an additional $5 million allocated for their upkeep).

Although the estate—originally valued at approximately $600 million—has been significantly reduced through victim settlements, legal fees, taxes, and property sales, recent developments, including a substantial IRS tax refund, have restored portions of the remaining funds (around $127–$150 million tied up in trusts and probate as of late 2025).

Shuliak is described in reports as one of the largest ongoing beneficiaries of Epstein‘s posthumous financial structures, positioning her wealth well above what her career as a licensed dentist would otherwise support.

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