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Crystal Hefner Asks Jessica Biel Reconsider Playmates Role
Hugh Hefner's widow urges Jessica Biel to drop 'Playmates' role after abuse claims.
In brief
Hugh Hefner's widow urges Jessica Biel to drop 'Playmates' role after abuse claims. Crystal Hefner asked Jessica Biel to reconsider starring as Hugh Hefner's fictional wife in 'Playmates' due to abuse allegations and concerns about minors. Originally reported by Deadline.
Hugh Hefner's Widow
Crystal Hefner urges Jessica Biel to 'please reconsider' starring in 'Playmates' after Hugh Hefner's death.
“Please reconsider playing Hugh Hefner’s 'wife' if this film intends to romanticize him or the Playboy world”
Abuse Allegations
Crystal Hefner shared her experience of sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse in her marriage to Hugh Hefner.
“I was actually his wife, and I experienced sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse in that relationship”
Concerns About Minors
Crystal Hefner raised deeply troubling concerns involving minors in the film's production.
“Many other women have come forward with allegations of rape, coercion, drugging and exploitation as well. There are also deeply troubling concerns involving minors.”
The short version
Crystal Hefner asked Jessica Biel to reconsider starring as Hugh Hefner's fictional wife in 'Playmates' due to abuse allegations and concerns about minors.
