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Holly Madison has publicly defended Jessica Biel in response to criticism over her upcoming role in the film Playmates.
Madison Supports Biel’s Role
Madison, who dated Hugh Hefner, told TMZ in an interview that she is excited about the film.
She said she ‘can’t wait to see it’ and emphasized the importance of open-minded storytelling.
Madison also expressed admiration for Lily-Rose Depp, who is set to play a Playboy Bunny in the film.
Crystal Harris Urges Biel to Withdraw
Hugh Hefner’s widow, Crystal Harris, publicly asked Biel to step away from the film.
In an Instagram post, Harris wrote: ‘Please reconsider playing Hugh Hefner’s ‘wife’ if this film intends to romanticize him or the Playboy world.’
She described her marriage to Hefner as emotionally abusive and restrictive, saying she experienced ‘sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse.’
Crystal Harris’s Account of Life at the Mansion
- Her curfew was exactly 6 p.m., with staff calling at 6:01 to ensure she arrived.
- She had little privacy, as Hefner held the master key.
- She was constantly compared to other women, which she described as mentally exhausting.
- Sexual rituals were robotic, with Hefner focused on the mirror, not her.
- She was not allowed to discuss death or use condoms, fearing medical consequences.
- She gained weight and lost it quickly, following strict diet rules.
- She received a weekly allowance, which she called ‘demoralizing’ and ‘infantile’.
- Hefner maintained a ‘little black book’ of girlfriends, which she described as a source of power imbalance.
Crystal’s Reflection on the Relationship
Crystal Harris wrote in her book Only Say Good Things that she never truly felt loved by Hefner.
She described her feelings as similar to loving a ‘kidnapper’ after 10 years of daily exposure.
She acknowledged Hefner’s generosity in providing for her, but said he lacked emotional connection.
She was present when he passed and took on a caretaker role, monitoring his health and protecting his image.
Why This Matters
The film raises questions about how Hollywood portrays the Playboy legacy.
Crystal Harris’s account highlights the emotional and psychological toll of being a Playmate.
Her experience reflects broader concerns about the romanticization of elite lifestyles and power imbalances in relationships.
Source: E! News
