CRYSTAL HEFNER: WHAT LIFE WAS REALLY LIKE INSIDE THE PLAYBOY MANSION

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From the cult-like world of Playboy, financial abuse at the hands of her husband and building her life up after leaving the “bunny” empire at 31, Crystal Hefner is a NYT best selling Author, American model and the third wife of Hugh Hefner.
Crystal reveals how she entered the Playboy mansion as a young, introverted women; the collateral damage of a highly competitive and misogynistic environment. Running away from a cover-shoot 5 days before her wedding, and how she took back her power over the last decade.
This is an empowering conversation about choosing yourself after years of objectification and misogyny.
If you want to read Crystal Hefner’s book, 'Only Say Good Things', find it here: amzn.eu/d/44SrACp
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@ashleerose7770 2 ай бұрын

Everyone should watch holly and Bridget's podcast with his son. What they think of crystal "HEFNERS" Book

@kathleenhansen4344 2 ай бұрын

I love their podcast! It’s important to remember two things can simultaneously be true 🤍

@andreatrepasburgess8520 2 ай бұрын

A lot of truth there with the podcast with holly and Bridgette

@zfunk56 2 ай бұрын

I definitely wanted to see both perspectives. The interview with Marston was great. I'm not disliking her as much as I thought I would. I think she believes her own narrative. She probably shouldn't have been in that environment if she wasn't into a sugar daddy dynamic naturally. I think Holly and Bridgette view things more positively and viewed being at the mansion as a family.

@TheMattWooldridge 2 ай бұрын

Yes! Crystal is such an attention seeker. It’s really sad what she’s doing

@elocc9570 Ай бұрын

Absolutely agree. It is a MUST watch. It is important to get everyone's perspective. Two things are can true. That said, I really respect Hue's son, Marston. His opinion on this situation is very very illuminating.

@carolmiller848 Ай бұрын

Holly said she had Stockholm syndrome too. It’s like she copied Hollys book.

@disneyprince1 Ай бұрын

This woman is so shady. Whispering answers, making little sense. Out for money obviously.

@jackiedowns1266 2 ай бұрын

Why does she whisper most of the interview. Gawd I almost had a stroke when the commercial came on- volume was turned way up.

@Justmytwentyfivecents Ай бұрын

Thanks for the warning! Hahaha

@TheRuffita Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 same

@KarenP-zd2cp Ай бұрын

No kidding 😂😂😂

@SuperBikeRacer7 2 ай бұрын

I'm wondering what hefner's children from his first wife think of this woman dragging their mom in several interviews with cheating accusations 1:50 when in this woman's own book she clearly admits to going off to have an affair with a younger man near the end of her husband's life while he was sick and frail and him begging her not to leave but she left to cheat anyway🥴

@KierstenFaith101 27 күн бұрын

I don't like this woman. She sent Holly, Bridget, and marsten a cease and desist just for talking about her book and marsten even said everything he says is his opinion and none of it was bad. Why did she need a several million dollar house from him when he couldn't afford it? Of u weren't in love, why did u keep his name for fame?

@AsMr-km6ex 2 ай бұрын

Team Holly and Bridget. But also wish Crystal well in her recovery from trauma

@pegsullivan2299 26 күн бұрын

Holly and Bridget both look back negatively since he died! They both have same story as her

@kimbeard756 2 ай бұрын

Team Holly and Bridget!!!!

@LG-jm6eq Ай бұрын

I’m not sure I understand the beef. They were not in the same relationship as Crystal. What are Holly and Bridget’s issues?

@Jenny-ls7hf Ай бұрын

@@LG-jm6eqthey are hypocrites and jealous of Crystal, Holly is a narcissist

@user-bq2ko2tb2w Ай бұрын

Holly has also complained about abuse so why are you taking sides?

@brittanyraines8316 2 ай бұрын

“I’m an introvert “.. as I run to the tabloids to talk shit about Holly, Bridget and his son Marston.

@melissah2848 Ай бұрын

Spot on!

@pinkfairydust83 Ай бұрын

Jamie is so talented as an interviewer! I'm so struck with how attuned he is to his guests!!

@alinolantivoli.stitching1912 2 ай бұрын

I love it you always ask the questions we want to know! Where’s your mate is she behind the rope? 😂😂😂

@annieroberts8850 2 ай бұрын

You should listen to this weeks girls next level with hefs son marston talking about the book!

@user-zv1yh4cg2l 2 ай бұрын

He lives like a KING. He could get some heartache from woman who did take off there clothers.

@josephiaw 2 ай бұрын

“If the relationship is anything less than nurturing, run” - an important message we should be reminding ourselves of constantly, I hope she heals ❤

@coconutty4808 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, but jeez! This man has been around for a long time and didn’t we all know more than we wanted to about who he was and how he lived? For her to make that choice to be with him… I don’t have very much sympathy 🤷🏼‍♀️

@josephiaw Ай бұрын

@@coconutty4808 not everyone has the self-esteem in place to make the courageous decision to leave. The human brain is designed to remain in familiar situations as its easier to predict the future, keeping you "safe". But sadly this includes situations that are unhealthy. The brain deems the unhealthy situation "safer" than the unknown future situation if you decide to change. The longer the situation, the harder it is to break the neural circuit. Its why a lot of people (mainly women) stay in abusive relationships. Also, looking from an outsiders perspective makes it much easier to see the difference, we have no emotions in place tied to the situation. It's okay to have your opinions of course, but try lead with curiosity rather than judgement

@karenmyring5478 Ай бұрын

I found this interview really interesting and my preconceived idea of a “playboy bunny” was challenged. I think I’ll buy the book to learn more about her story. I’ve followed Jaime since his Made In Chelsea days and I’m so pleased to see his success - these are great interviews and you have such a talent for talking to people - getting some great insights from your guests whilst being positive and understanding, and not pushing an agenda. 👏🏻

@janefarrell4183 2 ай бұрын

So sad that some people think it's completely okay to invite people to a party based on the way they look, but as Crystal said... What he wanted, he got!

@jessicab2682 2 ай бұрын

its HIS party, he can do as he pleases, just as you can choose who goes to your party and use any criteria.

@user-bq2ko2tb2w Ай бұрын

@jessicab2682 that's not normal behaviour, it's sexist and toxic

@jessicab2682 Ай бұрын

@@user-bq2ko2tb2w are you serious? That's like saying every person should be invited to every Hollywood party, every glitzy event. That's not the way it works. If anyone can step foot into private parties they lose their purpose, exclusivity and mystique. No one who finds issue with that wants to go anywhere

@josephiaw 2 ай бұрын

What a powerful interview

@traceypalmer4249 2 ай бұрын

Still using his name though 😒

@cbeautifulworld11 2 ай бұрын

No, she's not. Listen to the whole interview.

@Cyn240 2 ай бұрын

It’s her legal name .. duh

@bobbybright9334 2 ай бұрын

Who cares using his name she was his wife and putting up with that pervert she's earned it and all the fruits that comes with it

@purplebutterfly5366 2 ай бұрын

She’s not using his name, she has her own name and her own person.

@kriskringle3155 Ай бұрын

It’s good for business

@norcal0076 2 ай бұрын

Great chat😉

@kathleenhansen4344 2 ай бұрын

Love this interview! As a huge fan of holly and Bridget, it’s important to remember two things can simultaneously be true 🤍. Loved getting crystals perspective and I wish her the best 🌸

@marikam3161 Ай бұрын

Team Holly & Bridget! ✨️ Crystal knew what she was & is doing. $$$$

@Miss.J.C 20 күн бұрын

Aww Jamie you are so empathetic and understanding very positive and uplifting even watching you give the feeling of safeness to woman 🙏

@pixievixen 2 ай бұрын

This Interviewer is fantastic! so sweet and engaging

@feebeci Ай бұрын

Bridget and holly need to do a reaction video to this

@larainememola4374 2 ай бұрын

why isn't she angry with her mom for encouraging this lifestyle her whole life? has a lot of misdirected anger and frustration toward her husband who gave her the luxurious lifestyle she is living today as she keeps his last name.

@user-zv1yh4cg2l 2 ай бұрын

You might be right. However mom didn't want her to live in poverty.

@user-bq2ko2tb2w Ай бұрын

She's angry because he was misogynistic

@clairemorris8368 2 ай бұрын

I think listening to marstons interview and interviews from those around him in his last year is really concerning they are all talking along the same lines i just cant listen to her without thinking shes lying and what they did to an old man in his final days

@alex2980 2 ай бұрын

A person no one would care about if it wasn’t for Hugh Hefner yet proceeds to bash him now that he has passed. Stay classy

@devina1100 Ай бұрын

How the hell do you know she's a person no-one would care about if it weren't for him? You don't know. How dare you just assume things about her when you don't know her. Show me someone who hasn't been young and influenced and/or manipulated. Then controlled. Predators prey on the vulnerable. They can spot them a mile off and Hefner was without a doubt predatory.

@user-bq2ko2tb2w Ай бұрын

He was very misogynistic, she is allowed to speak out about abuse

@Gail789 Ай бұрын

And I agree with Kimberly. There are those that keep trying to profit from their experience at the mansion. All could’ve left and some did. Crystal came back. I’ll never buy any of their books.

@SanchoGracie Ай бұрын

She's so infuriating.

@JolieF Ай бұрын

🤔 Great interview, and the compassion, kindness, and professionalism that’s shown to Hef’s widow is refreshing, to say the least.

@SanchoGracie Ай бұрын

Is this sarcasm? I mean....

@JolieF Ай бұрын

Absolutely no sarcasm 👇

@JolieF Ай бұрын

@@SanchoGracie no

@samanthab8222 2 ай бұрын

I love watching Crystal process all of this, I think it speaks to a lot of people’s journeys.

@Annemarie01967 2 ай бұрын

Love love love Jamie, but she’s quite a hard shift as an interviewee … with Jamie’s skills it turned out good . She is as she says introverted .

@oakpurple 2 ай бұрын

They all go there to meet wealth.let’s not sugar coat it and if you have beauty and not much else ,you gonna use to attract. Symbiotic relationships or parasites feeding off each other.

@meryamawadh5335 3 күн бұрын

He loved holly but never appreciated her enough, she left and he was never the same after her

@user-kl6mb8ud7i 29 күн бұрын

Holly, Kendra, Bridgett, Crystal, Kristina, and Karissa were all vulnerable to 'Hef's' narcissism, manipulation, and the culture of his cultlike group because of their backgrounds (e.g. little money, prior abuse; learning disability and drug addiction in Kendra's case too). I find the 'Team' whomever idea a little odd. Their core experience was the same; they just made different choices. I've read all of their books and watched many interviews. They're intelligent women trying to process a cultlike group and lifelong stigma. There will always be conflict between them; Hef loved to play his 'girlfriends' off each other. We can just listen to their stories and gain some insights so that we recognize narcissistic people and unhealthy relationships in our own lives.

@shutthefrontdoor733 10 күн бұрын

I’m an introvert, so much so that I have to watch tv, videos, documentaries and news to see what is happening in the world. You wouldn’t get me in an interview to talk about my famous late husband because I would never have any of it because I am in INTROVERT and don’t leave my place unless it’s to go to work or go food shopping or go on my long solo walk. She is however a huge liar, loved what Hef could provide for her and talks to much smack about the girls who never did anything to her but she is clearly very jealous of them both, our sweet Bridget and Holly. Crystal is creepy here with all the whispering and bold face lies

@alexxa8273 2 ай бұрын

First time listener to this podcast and Crystals story and I must say I will be listening to more episodes from this podcast and read Crystals book! I’m in awe at how attentive the podcast host is and I love Crystals energy! 🫶

@candyjohnson3302 11 күн бұрын

Energy?? Sarcasm, right?

@angelamouland8012 2 ай бұрын

Good interview. Best of luck to her.

@user-zv1yh4cg2l 2 ай бұрын

I glad Crystal you said --- your making money from Playboy. Hugh did make money from women and got $800,000 from the Runaway Bride. So you have a right to make money off of him. Holly is making money from Playboy and Bridgette. Why shouldn't you. You saw him when he was gone...... Good Luck.

@darcymoon2109 Ай бұрын

She has that weird joker smile plastic surgery.

@mandiprevedello7668 2 ай бұрын

She didn’t love him and she wasn’t sad when he died. Says a lot about what kind of person she is. Wow!

@devina1100 Ай бұрын

Wow judgemental much? Says more about him that he preyed on young vulnerable girls. He was no more than a dirty old man with money.

@teebaybee123 Ай бұрын

She still wants to be Holly so bad 😂

@dmarl1042 2 ай бұрын

I never heard of her, but to me she has that genuine likability.

@anniemcdougal2249 2 ай бұрын

Don’t know why you marry someone you don’t love. I love how her sentences end in a whisper.

@Gail789 Ай бұрын

I just don’t buy her BS. Why did she stay and what made her come back once she left? She has no reason to whine about how bad things were now. Not only did she leave, she came back.

@ROYinka Ай бұрын

I can’t with this woman ……..

@carlabeaton3637 2 күн бұрын

I wouldn't call that financial abuse- noone else's boyfriend gives them an allowance and no gf should be like 'I'm not getting enough money to leave you' so I'm with Hef on that one tbh

@user-ew2vm6qy5s Ай бұрын

its call the not being broke syndrome she had

@gwgfm8875 13 күн бұрын

When you got zero game plan or self identity and still want to make a buck.

@gengarrules777 Ай бұрын

she deserves to keep her last name if she wants it, it's cute ❤

@jeharsy 25 күн бұрын

Omg Krusty still at it 😂

@cate4338 22 күн бұрын

She didn't care that he died - leave it as that - the avoidance was irksome... she was at uni studying psychology but wasn't aware of the term nor traits of narcissism?

@sarahschouveller1993 16 күн бұрын

Right?! Nor "boundaries" or "misogyny"?!?!

@Safi-Dee 2 ай бұрын

Wow, what was it that drew you, as a 10 year old boy, to Playboy? - Freedom. I could see the huge huge freedom.

@wth6588 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@user-bq2ko2tb2w Ай бұрын

Playboy is sexist and creepy and so is this comment

@sarahlloyd4582 Ай бұрын

So she never loved him but yet married him. Sorry but who marries a 90 year old without another agenda She is still living off him by constantly talking about him. These woman knew exactly what they were doing and profited from it. She could have walked away at any time yet she stayed and married him. These woman wanted fame and how were they going to get that? By sleeping with an old but powerful man.

@oafee1053 4 күн бұрын

People choosing teams are weird. These are people with their own experiences, Its not a football game.

@Eve181dublin 8 күн бұрын

She didn’t recognise Hef’s narcissism - in hindsight she should have stayed in college & carried on studying psychology.

@elocc9570 Ай бұрын

I would urge everyone to watch Girls Next Level episode about her book, with Holly, Bridget, and Hue's son, Marston Hefner. They have quite a different view of the situation. Crystal is REALLY rewriting history a bit. Worst of all, she changed the long standing will at the last minute. Shady shady shady.

@user-bq2ko2tb2w Ай бұрын

Playboy is abusive and misogynistic. She's allowed to speak out about that

@elocc9570 Ай бұрын

@user-bq2ko2tb2w She sure is! She can share whatever she wants to.That'ss not my point.

@sarahjerose1749 4 күн бұрын

I wish Holly and Bridget could be friends with Crystal.

@amber-lynne9537 2 ай бұрын

Ahhhh still rocking the Hefner last name 🙄 "I NeVeR lOvEd HiM, bUt I WiLl MaKe MoNeY oFf HiS nAmE" gtfoh 😂

@user-bq2ko2tb2w Ай бұрын

Playboy makes money off of objectifying women which is abusive and wrong.

@nainaclayton8298 Ай бұрын

my favourite film - sliding doors

@peacefulshades 19 күн бұрын

How can he think of her as loyal to Hefner? Yes, he was a misogynist, shes still icky.

@user-sw3ck6xx1g 2 күн бұрын

What happens when you show up to work and you end up hating it because it's not for you? You leave. These women got paid and were not forced against their will. Now that he is long and gone you talk crap. The money was good though you got paid. Trust me I was a fan of the girls next door show so it's hard for me to feel sorry.

@loveshopping67 20 күн бұрын

Narcissist love to pray on people pleaser ,nice, kind, loving people,and they can mold young people. Especially if they are young like they said metal abuse

@andreatrepasburgess8520 2 ай бұрын

So she is so insecure it took her a decade To figure that out … maybe it’s the $$$$ and status put her self Interests way ahead of leaving . Holly did love him. He knew who he could Manipulate. He felt Sorry for the under dogs .. maybe that’s why she lasted so long not in love a milk toast under dog .. life long Victim. All her life even before hef poor me I am poor I am a victim .. she is a phony . She met him not at the mansion Halloween party’ . She met him at a rented event . Another embellishment

@jessicapazo7718 Ай бұрын

Not doing herself any favors. Maybe all of his girlfriends should stop talking about him...speak your peace and let it go. And when i say all of his X 's i mean just that..all of them.

@pearlali136 Ай бұрын

The girl who took her is not a friend or else Crystal could have talked to her about the Hef plan and life she lived.where’s that friend now? She said nothing about the friend so far.

@user-ho8br1cw8c 2 күн бұрын

In a way, Hef got what he put out. He manipulated and abused women in certain ways, and he got it back at different times, but especially toward the end of his life with Crystal. I dont particularly agree with her or what she lies about, but i do think Hef got burned by the game he himself started. I can tell some things she says are true, but there have been discrepancies brought up and also personal experiences with Crystal from others that say what kind of person she was, and they are never favorable. People can generally tell when someone is disingenuous or has a bad vibe. And i think that will follow her around and she will never be looked at in a positive light bc of what has come out about her behavior. She can try though i guess. 🤷‍♂️

@mcginnity4997 14 күн бұрын

She exudes an air of insipidity. Jamie seems to exert considerable effort in attempting to prompt her to engage in a meaningful conversation. It feels as though he poses a question, only to receive a brief "yes" or "no" in response, compelling him to delve further to elicit a more substantial reply.

@ann_dreaaa 2 ай бұрын

I feel like she tries so hard to be Holly … even the stalk holm syndrome part

@Rochayititito Ай бұрын

Why do you go on a podcast to whisper? I got the impression that she is lying.

@lilyann168 15 күн бұрын

You didn’t ask her why she wanted hefs family members to sign ndas

@La-yn1uj 19 күн бұрын

Why would she talk to X or Instagram to switch her name back. Shouldn’t she be changing it by law???

@jacquifletcher6377 2 ай бұрын

She has written a book spilling all the tea. She hardly feels sorry now

@Mandalynn_Bay 27 күн бұрын

I don’t understand why Holly is bashing Crystal’s book. Most of the girlfriends are going to have similar stories, issues, relationship with Hef. Remember he was a creature of habit.

@coconutty4808 2 ай бұрын

Getting £1k a week was demoralising? You could’ve made that last, lady?..

@basia1683 Ай бұрын

Jamie, please your wedding cost more than 400 thousands ;)

@NatalH859 19 күн бұрын

She looks like on something. Still uses his name money accepted ( houses ) he got her . Unbelievable.

@michellefidge4593 25 күн бұрын

So why was she with him.

@8bitplague 2 ай бұрын

"I think he only loved himself" nope, he loved Holly, you.judt filled the void when she wanted nothing else to do with Hef. You can't be honest in this interview and you can't be honest in your book, so it shouldn't be surprising

@8bitplague 2 ай бұрын

"I don't need that name" if you REALLY wanted to change your name from Hefner, you would have done it BEFORE releasing the book. You PURELY kept it to sell the book because you know no one would give the slightest bit of shit without the last name "Hefner" and the purely fictional subtitle "surviving Playboy"

@user-zv1yh4cg2l 2 ай бұрын

True but Hef didn't want marry Holly so she left.

@clairemorris8368 2 ай бұрын

He said he made a mistake by not marrying holly he said that on the show. She left him.

@crystalizer_ Ай бұрын

You should interview Holly or Bridget! Holly is so knowledgeable about Playboy

@user-ob3uu2jn3c 27 күн бұрын

She is so old looking!!

@joanneadair9227 2 ай бұрын

Hef's Willy Wonker????? 😂😂😂.

@danielaiovine6631 29 күн бұрын

She's beautiful

@MasonLeCompte Ай бұрын

Club med isn't for kids lol

@jessicab2682 2 ай бұрын

interesting from the get go "did you love him" she immediately goes to if he loves her. Then says 'he loved his kids, then me sadly". Something seems off....How is she acting so coy and shy, she knew what she was doing when she applied to go to the party, you have to send in a photo to get approved, she clearly thought she fit the bill and had intent, this was 4 years into a tv show she saw and knew what it was about. She didn't profit off him? she got a 3 mil house, 1k a week probably better tv compensation that the original girls ever got for girl next door, she is selling books profiting off him and keeping his name, she is the president of his legacy charity board and probably getting a heap of money off of that while changing what everything playboy did stand for. I am sorry but playboy worked because a lot of people saw it as 'BEAUTY' and she did too that;s why she morphed into it. Victoria secret went from the most watched runway show to completely ruined because there is a standard of beauty. like it or not. She comes off so fake and rehearsed

@user-bq2ko2tb2w Ай бұрын

Playboy is very misogynistic and I think she should be believed

@SanchoGracie Ай бұрын

@user-bq2ko2tb2w good Lord. In walks the woke perpetual victim.

@TheLadypizazz Ай бұрын

She says all this stuff after knocking down other peoples stories. It’s as if cause she married him she’s the only one who gets a voice. And if she doesn’t want to be famous why is she still using his last name for clout??

@cyrusarnold6148 Ай бұрын

Who are you to say that he loved you more then his kids

@sarahsahara979 23 сағат бұрын

Why is she whispering??? Like seriously Stop.

@4everu984 Ай бұрын

Nope girl, you wanted us to pretend it was something besides a fame 304 or gold digger. We were grossed out then and now you slander a deceased man....gross, gross, gross. 🤢🤢🤢 I was 21 yo and dating a 31 yo man and he had to sign into my dorms and I was so embarrassed.

@toniloper2905 Ай бұрын

She went to Bali with her boyfriend on his death bed!

@JourdySizzle 2 ай бұрын

Cal.cu.la.ted!

@janettetaylor4891 Ай бұрын

What a liar. Saying the mansion was beautiful in this interview and in another it was damp infested with water pouring down the walls.

@RebeccaBurrer-je1tb 27 күн бұрын

Holly already said the same. Crystal your shelf life expired years ago time to move on.

@pearlali136 Ай бұрын

She says different stuff in all of her interviews, she forget some of the lies she says.

@Suzy987 Ай бұрын

She seems so fake to me.

@torialexandria7865 17 күн бұрын

30:33 crystal Hefner inspiring people to be regular great job (Not)

@user-vn5yx9rr8l 2 ай бұрын

Hahahaha 1k a week isn’t enough 😅

@rebeccasummers 2 ай бұрын

The way she’s like “ never enough to leave” when she’s getting more than a lot of people’s salary’s from working

@ElvisandAmy8 2 ай бұрын

Team Holly Team Bridget

@SanchoGracie Ай бұрын

Same.

@jessicatormey7851 Ай бұрын

Nah girl

@jennifervandeusen4765 Ай бұрын

I think Hef was sad because he really loved and missed Holly. He was very sad to his main 3 girls leave. Hef never got over them. Especially Holly. But he would never admit that, but everybody knew.😢

@SanchoGracie Ай бұрын

Absolutely. Crystal was just hungry enough to take what Hef was offering. Holly had long since found her self respect.

@lisanancollas2330 16 күн бұрын

Is she on something?

@SaraiGold2023 Ай бұрын

The book is boring and made up So sad you think p oops are dumb

@SanchoGracie Ай бұрын

Yeah, ummmm, she's ummm, something else isn't she.

@dawnw0324 Ай бұрын

The book was blah. No new tea was spilled. I cant get on board with her. I want to like her but i just cant. Shes hiding something or faking something. I cant put my finger on it.