Jennifer Araoz is an American survivor of sexual abuse by financier Jeffrey Epstein, who came forward publicly in 2019 as part of the growing revelations about Epstein's sex trafficking network. She was previously identified in legal proceedings as Jane Doe 3. Born in 1987 in New York City, Araoz was an aspiring actress with dreams of performing on Broadway. At age 14, while attending Talent Unlimited High School in Manhattan in 2001, she was approached by Ghislaine Maxwell outside the school. Maxwell, posing as a talent scout, befriended Araoz and introduced her to Epstein, promising career opportunities. Over the following year, Araoz was groomed through massages, gifts, and visits to Epstein's Upper East Side townhouse, culminating in her sexual assault and rape by Epstein at age 15 in 2002. Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges and his subsequent death by suicide in August 2019, Araoz filed a lawsuit against his estate on November 21, 2019, becoming one of the first to publicly accuse Maxwell of facilitating the abuse. In December 2021, she joined a civil lawsuit against Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 on related charges. Araoz has shared her story in media interviews, including with The New York Times, highlighting the long-term trauma and her journey toward healing. She has advocated for survivor rights and contributed to discussions on accountability in high-profile abuse cases, though she maintains a low public profile otherwise. Despite the profound impact of her experiences, Araoz has continued pursuing her passion for the arts, working as an actress and living in New York City. Her testimony has been instrumental in shedding light on Epstein's network of influence, which involved powerful figures across business, politics, and entertainment. Araoz's case underscores the vulnerabilities of young aspiring talents exploited by predators with connections to elite circles.