However, this isn’t the first time that his ex-girlfriends have spoken out. Back in 2015, in her book Down the Rabbit HoleMadison described Hefner’s controlling and manipulative nature.
He responded to the statement with: “Over the course of my life I’ve had more than my fair share of romantic relationships with wonderful women. Many moved on to live happy, healthy and productive lives, and I’m pleased to say remain dear friends today. Sadly, there are a few who have chosen to rewrite history in an attempt to stay in the spotlight. I guess, as the old saying goes: You can’t win ’em all!”
Additionally, movie director Peter Bogdanovich accused the Playboy founder of forcing himself on Playboy Playmate Dorothy StrattenHe sex in his Jacuzzi “grotto”On her first night at Playboy Mansion, 1984. Dorothy Stratten 1960-1980, The Killing of the Unicorn.
According to Rolling Stone, Hef said in response, “I am, publisher of Playboy or no, a very shy man. And I could no more force myself on a woman, psychologically or physically, than could the man on the moon,”There were no charges.