Crystal Hefner, widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, publicly asked Jessica Biel to reconsider her involvement in an upcoming coming-of-age film inspired by her late husband. Hefner shared a screenshot of a direct message she sent to Biel on Instagram, expressing disapproval of the project titled "Playmates."
Crystal Hefner married Hugh Hefner in 2012 and remained with him until his death in 2017 at age 91. Nearly a decade after his passing, she took to social media to voice concerns about the film, which draws inspiration from the Playboy founder's life and legacy.
The message, according to Hefner's post, asked Biel to "please reconsider" her participation in the production. Hefner did not elaborate extensively on her specific objections to the project in the publicly available details, though her decision to share the private communication suggested strong feelings about the matter.
Biel's involvement in "Playmates" has not been confirmed by the actress or producers at this time based on the available information. The film represents another entertainment industry project drawing from Hefner's life story, a subject that has generated multiple productions in recent years.
Crystal Hefner's public appeal marks a rare instance of Hefner's family directly engaging with casting decisions on projects related to the Playboy founder. Her willingness to share the direct message publicly underscores the personal nature of her concerns regarding how Hefner's legacy and the Playboy brand are portrayed on screen.