Crystal Hefner Alleges Misogyny Among Playboy Mansion's A-List Visitors

Crystal Hefner, the widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has spoken out about the prominent figures who regularly visited the Playboy Mansion, describing many of them as "misogynistic, horrible people."

In an exclusive interview, Hefner, who now hosts the podcast "After the Mansion," detailed her experiences with some of the A-list celebrities who were regulars at the estate. She claimed that Hugh Hefner surrounded himself with like-minded individuals, naming Bill Cosby and Donald Trump among them.

Hefner recalled instances involving Bill Cosby, noting his long-standing role as host of the Playboy Jazz Festival. "We know Cosby is a regular," she stated, adding that encounters with him were often "awkward" and that he was "always gross."

While comedian George Lopez is mentioned as having taken over hosting duties for the Playboy Jazz Festival in 2013, Hefner clarified that Lopez was always "very, very, very nice" and never actually visited the mansion.

'Jack Nicholson's Drive-Thru'

The Playboy Mansion itself was allegedly nicknamed "Jack Nicholson's drive-thru," according to Hefner, who claimed the actor would visit to "collect what he needed and left." She described Nicholson as a "regular, very regular at the mansion."

Hefner also described a gallery in the mansion that featured "misogynistic, horrible" celebrities Hugh Hefner was "obsessed with." This included a photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger with a woman on each bicep.

Conversely, Hefner stated that many of the women who visited the mansion were "good celebrities," citing actress Julie Newmar as "wonderful." She also mentioned Mark Hamill and his wife, Marilou York, as having attended parties and being "lovely."

Accusations Against Jon Lovitz

In a separate recent appearance on the "Lisa Guerrero Unleashed" podcast, Hefner identified actor Jon Lovitz as the mansion's "No. 1 customer" and called him "one of the biggest pervs" in Hollywood. She alleged that Lovitz was a constant presence at the mansion, with his attention focused on the women present.

Lovitz, however, responded to these claims, stating, "Any time someone says I’m No. 1, it’s a compliment." He also defended Hugh Hefner, calling him "one of the nicest, most generous people I’ve ever met."

Hefner countered Lovitz's response in her interview with Page Six, asserting, "I think Jon Lovitz is part of the problem. I think many men who came up to that mansion [and] were very sexist and misogynistic are all part of that problem."

Allegations of Abuse

Crystal Hefner has also made serious accusations against her late husband, Hugh Hefner, detailing instances of sexual abuse. She claimed he subjected her to "disgusting" acts, including attempting to force twins Kristina and Karissa Shannon into sexual encounters with each other.

Karissa Shannon had previously described her sexual encounters with Hugh Hefner as "like rape."

Hefner also alleged that Hugh Hefner used dirty sex toys on her and other Playmates, describing one instance with a "black, double-sided one" that was visibly unclean. She stated that he would then force these toys upon them.

Hugh Hefner died in 2017 at the age of 91. Crystal Hefner is currently pursuing a PhD in psychology.