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Hugh Hefner's Widow Criticises 'Playboy' Movie
Hugh Hefner's widow asks Jessica Biel to reconsider starring in 'Playmates' film after abuse claims.
In brief
Hugh Hefner's widow asks Jessica Biel to reconsider starring in 'Playmates' film after abuse claims. Hugh Hefner's widow Crystal has urged Jessica Biel to drop her role in the 'Playmates' movie after sharing her abuse experiences at the Playboy Mansion. Originally reported by NME.
Hugh Hefner's widow criticises 'Playboy' movie
Hugh Hefner's widow Crystal has asked Jessica Biel to 'reconsider' starring in the upcoming 'Playmates' film.
“Please reconsider playing Hugh Hefner’s 'wife' if this film intends to romanticise him or the Playboy world”
Abuse claims from Crystal Hefner
Crystal described experiencing sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse at the Playboy Mansion as a Playmate.
“I was actually his wife, and I experienced sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse in that relationship”
Film's potential impact
Crystal hopes the film avoids glorifying Hugh Hefner and instead delivers a message of women's empowerment.
“With women in the leading roles, my hope is that the film ultimately delivers a message of empowerment”
The essence
Hugh Hefner's widow Crystal has urged Jessica Biel to drop her role in the 'Playmates' movie after sharing her abuse experiences at the Playboy Mansion.
