Hugh Hefner Widow Asks Jessica Biel Reconsider Role as His Wife
Crystal Harris, the widow of Hugh Hefner, is publicly urging actress Jessica Biel to reconsider her role as Hefner's wife in an upcoming film. Harris cites her own experiences with abuse and concerns regarding the romanticization of the Playboy founder's legacy.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing cultural debate regarding the ethics of biographical films and the accountability of historical figures in the #MeToo era.
Crystal Harris , Hugh Hefner ‘s former wife, is urging Jessica Biel to rethink her decision to portray a fictionalized take on the Playboy founder’s wife in Lorraine Nicholson’s Playmates .
Harris posted a screenshot of an Instagram message she sent to the 7th Heaven actress after her casting was announced this week. In the message, she wrote, "Please reconsider playing Hugh Hefner's wife if this film intends to romanticize him or the Playboy world. I was actually his wife, and I experienced sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse in that relationship." Related Stories Movies Lily-Rose Depp to Star in Playboy Mansion Movie from Lorraine Nicholson, Searchlight Movies John Cena Races to Find a Nuclear Warhead in 'Matchbox the Movie' Trailer
Also covering this story
One other newsroom covered this event. We read that version too.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in