Hugh Hefner Defended By Hundreds Of Playmates, Lovers, & Employees In Letter Denouncing Secrets of Playboy Allegations

Hugh Hefner's widow, Crystal Hefner, is working with a brain disorder specialist to recover from 'past traumas' as she shared a glimpse into her mental health journey on Instagram.The 35-year-old former Playboy Playmate revealed she was seeking help from Dr. Daniel Amen in Costa Mesa, Calif., who specializes in in-depth brain imaging to uncover previously undetected psychiatric issues and traumas.Crystal has been on an extensive healing journey as of late which started when she removed her breast implants in November 2016 following health issues, and a fat transfer in 2020 which almost killed her during the procedure.

Crystal Hefner has shared a new update in her mental health journey.

So many upsetting stories have been coming out about Hugh Hefner thanks to Secrets of Playboy. The new docuseries has pulled back the curtain on some

Hugh Hefner lived the high life of an international playboy, however now new allegations are casting his legacy into doubt.Hefner became known both as the creator of the iconic Playboy magazine with the recognisable bunny logo becoming famous around the world.Many love the magazine for its freedom of expression and iconic sexy snaps, while some have criticised it for stereotyping women.A new documentary, "Secrets of Playboy", has put together around 10 hours of footage of people talking about Hefner and his life. The details released show a darker side to the world-famous playboy and his playhouse mansion.

Manori Ravindran International EditorSky executive Jane Millichip, a distribution leader and a driving force behind the company’s sustainability drive, is leaving the company after almost 10 years.News of the executive’s departure was revealed to staff in a memo from Sky Studios CEO Cécile Frot-Coutaz on Tuesday morning. Millichip, who currently serves as chief content officer for Sky Studios, is leaving the company after nine years.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentHugh Hefner was revolutionary. Praised for his part in the sexual revolution of the 1960s, the Playboy founder was ahead of his time as an early proponent of gay rights, abortion and birth control.

late Playboy baron reportedly plied her with alcohol, forced her into unprotected group sex and impregnated her when he was in his 80s. And the model told The Post that she “pities” the fact that Hef is now dead because he “got away” with upending the lives of so many vulnerable women — including her own.

Playboy Mansion were “glad” when they found out Hugh Hefner died.Karissa and Kristina Shannon spent two years living in the magazine mogul's property – and claim they were left with PTSD and depression due to their time there.The sisters allege they were “groomed” into participating in group sex sessions and plied with drugs and alcohol.And their 19th birthday marked the first time they were allegedly pushed to sleep with Hefner.Karissa says she fell pregnant at 19 to Hefner when he was 83 – and “if felt like carrying the devil’s child”. She had an abortion without the tycoon ever knowing.The 32-year-old twins, who left the Mansion in 2010 and went on to appear on reality TV show Big Brother, now plan to sue Playboy for emotional distress and trauma.Kristina told the Sunday Mirror: “Hef acted like he owned you.

Playboy is recognized as an empire where sexuality is celebrated. But during its decades-long reign, many witnessed a dark side that remained hidden – until now. Alexandra Dean’s 10-part docuseries for A&E, "Secrets of Playboy," aims to look at the brand’s complicated legacy and its founder Hugh Hefner, who died in 2017 at age 91.

docuseries “Secrets of Playboy” aired damning allegations of abuse against the late nudie mag magnate.“We sign our names to support Hugh M. Hefner,” reads the bombshell letter, which was reportedly signed by “hundreds” of Hef loyalists from former Playboy bunnies to ex-girlfriends, People magazine reported.

Playboy Bunny Danielle Lupo is speaking out in defense of late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. The magazine publisher has been the subject of A&E’s explosive 10-part docuseries, "Secrets of Playboy." It features new interviews with numerous members of Hefner’s staff and inner circle, as well as past girlfriends. "I want to emphasize how I’ve never felt more loved and respected as a woman working for Playboy than in any other job I’ve had in my life," Lupo told Fox News.

Playboy mansion, but admitted that he was careful to stay away from the women who lived with Hugh Hefner.Corey shot to fame when he starred in a number of films as a teenager in the 1980s including The Goonies and The Lost Boys.The actor is now focused on a music career, but has been outspoken in the past about issues of child abuse and exploitation in the entertainment industry.And, speaking to Jackass star Steve-O on the ‘Steve-O’s Wild Ride’ podcast, Corey opened up about his friendship with adult industry tycoon Hugh Hefner.Corey and Steve-O were chatting about how they had met, when they recalled that it might have been at the Playboy mansion in the early noughties.Asked how many times he had been to the infamous mansion, Corey replied: “uhhh, 3000? I was there like every weekend.“For me, I went up to one of the big parties, and then five years later I was invited back for a movie night.“Then once I went to a few of the movie nights, I was invited to come Sunday during the afternoon… and when I went in the afternoon a couple of times."Hef liked me, he saw me around, and he was like, ‘you know what you’re a cool guy. If you want to come on Fridays or Saturdays any time, you’re welcome’.“So my name was added to the permanent list.

Around 500 ex-Playboy employees and Playmates have shot to Hugh Hefner's defence following accusations of misconduct. The Playboy founder - who died in September 2017 aged 91 - has come under fire in A&E docuseries 'Secrets of Playboy', but now a number of people formerly associated with him, including his ex-wife Kimberly Hefner, and former girlfriends Brande Roderick and Sandy Kauffman Bentley, have come out in support of the late magazine publisher. An open letter reads: "We sign our names to support Hugh M.

Irina Shayklooked every bit the off duty supermodel as she stepped out for a leisurely stroll in New York City on Tuesday.For her laid-back outing, the36-year-old Vogue cover girl rocked anedgy graphic t-shirt, long black coat and matching leather leggings.Sheaccessorized with a pair of black sunglasses with agold metal chain, a quilted handbag and her glossychestnut locks in a sleek bun. Chic: Irina Shayk looked every bit the off duty supermodel as she stepped out for a leisurely stroll in New York City on TuesdayAs she soaked in the fresh air, the Russian beauty oozed confidence as she walked with her hands in her pocket to stay warm.

Hundreds of former Playboy staffers and Playmates are speaking out in defense of Hugh Hefner following what they say have been "unfounded allegations" made in A&E's series about the late magazine founder's empire. An "open letter" obtained by People magazine was signed by Playboy employees and former Playboy bunnies and ex-girlfriends of Hefner's this week, calling the allegations made in the "Secrets of Playboy" 10-part documentary unsubstantiated. Hefner died in 2017 at the age of 91.

Hugh Hefner and his iconic brand in the new docuseries, many of his former associates are sticking by him — and voicing their support loudly and clearly. Hundreds of former Playboy Bunnies, Playmates, employees and ex-girlfriends have signed an open letter in support of the late mogul, according to , which obtained the letter. «We sign our names to support Hugh M. Hefner.

Playboy bunny Holly Madison has opened up about filming the reality ‘Girls Next Door’ series at the Playboy mansion, and suggested that playmates were treated like Hugh Hefner’s children. Holly lived at the infamous Playboy mansion in LA for seven years, and has spoken publicly about the “dark side” of her time living with Hefner.During her time there, filming started for a reality series ‘The Girls Next Door’, which broadcast the lives of three playmates; Bridget Marquardt, Kendra Wilkinson, and Holly.Now, speaking on the Kardashian Kolloquium YouTube channel, Holly has opened up her experience on the TV show.“For me, it was really strange and probably not what it would be for anybody else, because I had no control over the situation,” she began.“I was already living in this situation that was very cult-like, that I’d been in for three years… I was like, ‘I can’t leave until I build myself a life on the outside’, because I’d seen so many women leave and then go into these dark places.”Initially, Holly admitted, news of the reality series raised the possibility of finally escaping to chase her dreams working in front of the camera, but she soon grew dissatisfied with the playmates’ lack of control.“They didn’t pay us for the first half of the season, they just thought we would do it for free because you’re there,” she continued.“They really treated us like children, like we were just like Hef’s kids and we were expected to work because we were family.

Hugh Hefner’s legacy is being defended in a new open letter.

Nearly 17 years ago, Jennifer Saginor published a book exposing the dark side of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy mansion: the drugs, the sex, the parties, and the bikini-clad women running rampant. The "Playground: A Child Lost Inside the Playboy Mansion" author was more than just a visitor at Hefner’s sprawling playground.

Hugh Hefner has made headlines posthumously as A&E recently released its docuseries about the Playboy founder, "Secrets of Playboy."  Although Hefner died in 2017, many former Playboy Playmates have come forward to detail their alleged experiences with Hefner and the Playboy mansion in the new docuseries, including Holly Madison and Sondra Theodore. In addition to Madison and Theodore, here's a look at Hefner's wives and girlfriends through the years. Mildred Williams Williams was the first wife of Hugh Hefner.The two met in college and got married in 1949.

Crystal Hefner has confirmed she destroyed "thousands" of naked pictures of women following Hugh Hefner's death, after Holly Madison claimed he kept a "mountain of revenge porn". The 35-year-old star - who was married to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner for five years until his death in September 2017 - has reassured Holly, who was one of Hugh's girlfriends from 2001 to 2008, that the pictures have "gone" after the 'Girls Next Door' star claimed she was "afraid to leave" the Playboy Mansion over fears photos of her might be circulated. Crystal wrote on Twitter: "I found thousands of those disposable camera photos you are talking about @hollymadison.