Kimberly Hefner Praises Late Husband Amid Casting Controversy Over Playboy Film

Kimberly Hefner Posts Supportive Tribute to Late Husband Amid Film Casting Controversy

Variety • 11 Oct 22:59

Kimberly Hefner posted a statement praising Hugh Hefner after his former wife Crystal Harris accused him of abuse, coinciding with news that Jessica Biel will portray a fictional Hefner wife in the upcoming film “Playmates.”

Hugh Hefner's widow urges actress to reconsider role in upcoming film

The Cut • 09 Oct 15:32

Crystal Harris, the late publisher's widow, sent Jessica Biel a direct message asking her to reconsider portraying a fictionalized Hefner wife, citing concerns about the film's portrayal of Playboy.

Hefner's widow asks Jessica Biel to reconsider Playboy biopic role

USA Today • 09 Oct 11:59

Crystal Harris, the late Hugh Hefner's widow, sent Jessica Biel a direct message urging her not to portray a fictionalized version of Hefner's wife in the upcoming film "Playmates," citing concerns about romanticizing abuse.

Hugh Hefner's widow urges Jessica Biel to reconsider role in upcoming film

Deadline • 09 Oct 03:23

Crystal Hefner asked actress Jessica Biel to rethink portraying a fictional wife of Hugh Hefner in the film "Playmates," citing concerns about glorifying the Playboy legacy.

Hefner's widow urges Jessica Biel to reconsider role in upcoming Playboy-related film

The Hollywood Reporter • 09 Oct 01:22

Crystal Harris, the late Hugh Hefner's former wife, has asked actress Jessica Biel to rethink portraying a fictionalized version of Hefner's spouse in the film Playmates, citing concerns about romanticizing the Playboy brand and alleged abuse.

Hugh Hefner’s widow urges actress to reconsider role in upcoming film

Yahoo • 09 Oct 00:29

Crystal Harris, Hugh Hefner’s former wife, has asked Jessica Biel to rethink portraying a fictionalized version of Hefner’s spouse in the Searchlight production “Playmates,” citing concerns over the film’s portrayal of the Playboy legacy.

Crystal Hefner urges Jessica Biel to reconsider role portraying his wife in upcoming film

TMZ • 08 Oct 18:56

Crystal Hefner, Hugh Hefner's widow, sent Jessica Biel a direct message urging her to reconsider a role that could portray Hefner and the Playboy brand in a favorable light.