Holly Madison Supports Jessica Biel's Upcoming Playboy Film
Holly Madison expressed support for Jessica Biel’s forthcoming movie Playmates after Hugh Hefner’s widow Crystal Harris urged Biel to exit the project. Madison told TMZ she is eager to see the film and believes in keeping an open mind about storytelling. Harris has said she experienced abuse during her marriage to Hefner and asked that the movie not romanticize him.
Holly Madison, who was in a relationship with Hugh Hefner from 2001 to 2008, said she looks forward to seeing Playmates. She also recalled how her 2015 memoir, Down the Rabbit Hole, let her share her Mansion experiences and be heard without judgment.
Crystal Harris, Hefner’s widow, was married to him for four years before his 2017 death. In an Oct. 8 post, she shared an Instagram message to Jessica Biel asking her to reconsider the role, citing alleged sexual, emotional, financial, and physical abuse.
The debate may shape how audiences receive Playmates and whether survivors feel their accounts are respected. It could influence public conversation about portrayals of Hefner and the Playboy era, affecting former Playmates, viewers, and industry creatives. If the film emphasizes nostalgia, some may see it as dismissive; if it engages criticism, it may encourage more nuanced storytelling. Biel and filmmakers could face pressure to clarify their approach.