Kimberly Hefner Defends Hugh Hefner After Crystal Harris Abuse Claim
Kimberly Hefner called Hugh Hefner a 'true gentleman' in a social media statement after Crystal Harris alleged abuse during their marriage.
Kimberly Hefner posted a statement on social media defending Hugh Hefner as a "true gentleman," according to Variety. The statement followed an allegation of abuse made by Crystal Harris about her marriage to Hugh Hefner.
Harris shared her account after news that Jessica Biel will play a fictional version of Hefner's wife in the film "Playmates." The casting news preceded Harris's statement, which in turn drew Kimberly Hefner's response.
Kimberly Hefner was married to Hugh Hefner from 1989 until their divorce was finalized in 2010. Hugh Hefner died on September 27, 2017.
Crystal Harris married Hugh Hefner in 2012 and remained with him until his death in September 2017. In 2024, she published the memoir "Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself."
"Playmates" is being written and directed by Lorraine Nicholson for Searchlight Pictures, with Bill Pullman starring as Hugh Hefner. Indiana Elle and Lily-Rose Depp are set to star in the film.
Quick answers
Who is playing Hugh Hefner in 'Playmates'?
Bill Pullman is set to star as Hugh Hefner in 'Playmates,' written and directed by Lorraine Nicholson for Searchlight Pictures.
Who is in the cast of 'Playmates'?
Jessica Biel plays a fictional version of Hefner's wife, with Indiana Elle and Lily-Rose Depp also set to star.
What did Kimberly Hefner say about Hugh Hefner?
In a social media statement, Kimberly Hefner defended Hugh Hefner as a 'true gentleman' after Crystal Harris alleged abuse during their marriage.