Crystal Harris Urges Jessica Biel to Reconsider Role in Playmates
Crystal Harris urges Jessica Biel to reconsider portraying Hugh Hefner’s wife in Playmates.
Crystal Harris has urged Jessica Biel to reconsider her role as Hugh Hefner’s wife in the upcoming film Playmates. Harris has raised concerns about how the movie may portray the late Playboy founder and his world.
Harris shared a screenshot of a private message she sent to Biel on Instagram. She was married to Hefner from 2012 until his death in 2017.
In the message, Harris described her own experience during the marriage. She alleged that she suffered sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse.
“Please reconsider playing Hugh Hefner’s wife if this film intends to romanticize him or the Playboy world,” Harris wrote.
She also urged the filmmakers to consider allegations made by other women associated with Playboy. These include claims of rape, coercion, drugging and exploitation.
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Harris further referred to troubling concerns involving minors. She called on the cast and crew to listen to the women who experienced life within the Playboy world.
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Playmates marks the directorial debut of Lorraine Nicholson. She reportedly drew inspiration from childhood visits to the Playboy Mansion.
The film features Lily-Rose Depp and Indiana Elle. Bill Pullman is set to portray Hefner.
According to Searchlight Pictures, the story follows 13-year-old Elle and Anna, one of seven hopefuls competing for the title of Playmate of the Month. The two characters develop an unexpected friendship.
Harris’s comments have added to the debate over how the film will portray Playboy’s history. Her concerns centre on whether the production will acknowledge allegations and the experiences described by women associated with the organisation.
The filmmakers’ response to Harris’s comments was not included in the supplied report.
