Hugh Hefner’s Ex-Wife Defends Him as a 'True Gentleman'

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Kimberly Hefner defended her late husband, calling him a 'true gentleman'.

The statement followed Crystal Harris urging Jessica Biel to reconsider a role in the film 'Playmates'.

Crystal Harris previously alleged abuse during her marriage to the Playboy founder.

The upcoming film 'Playmates' centers around the Playboy Mansion environment.

Kimberly Hefner recently shared a glowing social media tribute to her late husband, Hugh Hefner, describing him as a true gentleman. The statement comes shortly after Crystal Harris, Hefner's widow, cautioned Jessica Biel against playing Hefner's wife in the upcoming film 'Playmates' following allegations of abuse.

Contrasting Harris's accounts, Kimberly praised Hefner's character, recalling their 21-year marriage and the family they built. Meanwhile, the film 'Playmates,' directed by Lorraine Nicholson and starring Bill Pullman as Hefner, continues to draw significant media attention.

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