# Hugh Hefner's Widow Criticises 'Playboy' Movie

> Hugh Hefner's widow asks Jessica Biel to reconsider starring in 'Playmates' film after abuse claims.
- Title: Hugh Hefner's Widow Criticises 'Playboy' Movie · NME
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: crystal hefner, jessica biel, playmates, playboy mansion, hugh hefner, playboy movie, abuse claims, sexual abuse, playboy mansion abuse, music, culture, Hugh
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/film/hugh-hefners-widow-criticises-jessica-biels-playboy-movie-please-reconsider-it-3972766
- Published: 2026-10-09T11:17:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: crystal hefner, jessica biel, playmates, playboy mansion, hugh hefner, playboy movie, abuse claims, sexual abuse, playboy mansion abuse, music, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.