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Hugh Hefner’s Ex-Wife Calls Him a ‘True Gentleman’ After Crystal Harris Urges Jessica Biel to ‘Reconsider’ Playing His Wife

Kimberly Hefner, who was married to Hugh Hefner from 1989 until their divorce was finalized in 2010, has taken to social media to share a statement in…

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Variety reports: Kimberly Hefner, who was married to Hugh Hefner from 1989 until their divorce was finalized in 2010, has taken to social media to share a statement in support of her late husband after his former wife, Crystal Harris, alleged she experienced sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse while married to the Playboy magazine founder.

This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Hugh Hefner’s Ex-Wife Calls, True Gentleman’ After Crystal and Harris Urges Jessica Biel.

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United States · Americas
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Hugh Hefner’s Ex-Wife Calls, True Gentleman’ After Crystal, Harris Urges Jessica Biel, Reconsider’ Playing His Wife
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