Crystal Hefner’s life took a rapid turn when she met Hugh Hefner at the notorious Halloween party held at the Playboy mansion. At the young age of 21, she found herself moving in with Hefner and his 18-year-old twin girlfriends, Karissa and Kristina Shannon, just days later. The relationship escalated quickly, with professions of love and a marriage in 2012. However, over the course of their 10-year relationship, Crystal felt buried and constrained by the circumstances. She lived with a strict curfew, couldn’t travel, and felt trapped in a relationship with a needy man she couldn’t bring herself to leave. Crystal stood by Hefner’s side until his passing in 2017, at the age of 91. But only recently has she fully comprehended the darker aspects of her life with him.
Crystal has spent the past year and a half writing a memoir titled “Only Say Good Things” about her experiences with Hugh Hefner and the hidden aspects of the Playboy mansion. Through therapy and a process of “deprogramming,” Crystal has disentangled herself from the influence of the man who established the Playboy empire. She has discarded most of her “bunny girl” outfits, removed her breast implants, and embarked on a journey of healing that led her to write this memoir.
The book’s title, “Only Say Good Things,” originates from a conversation Crystal had with Hefner, where he requested that she only speak positively about him after his passing. She kept this promise for five years, but after undergoing therapy and healing, she realized the need for honesty about her experiences. The purpose of her memoir is to shed light on healing from a toxic environment.
Crystal’s path to the Playboy mansion started when she was a psychology student and part-time model. A friend suggested she submit a photo for the opportunity to attend a Playboy party. Surprisingly, she was invited to the 2008 Halloween bash, where she struck up a conversation with Hefner. They connected over their shared interest in psychology, despite the significant age difference. Crystal was captivated by the surreal scene and felt as though she had entered a world only seen by a privileged few.
Her initial excitement soon waned as she observed the unconventional dynamics between Hefner and the young twins. The relationship between Hefner and the Shannon twins appeared peculiar as he referred to them as his babies while they were already 18 years old. Crystal soon found herself in a coercive relationship with a progressively more needy Hefner. He embraced traditional gender roles from old movies, favoring the damsel in distress who relied solely on a man. Crystal felt pressured to constantly wear the Playboy bunny logo and engage in a competitive environment with the other girlfriends.
Living in the Playboy mansion came with numerous restrictions, including a strict 6 p.m. curfew. Crystal desired to visit Disneyland or other places but was denied by Hefner. She remembers asking him if they could travel to Paris, specifically Disneyland Paris, but he insisted she go without him. Crystal felt trapped and unable to leave Hefner due to his emotional dependence on her.
Despite initially canceling their wedding in June 2011, they eventually tied the knot in December 2012. Crystal confessed that guilt played a significant role in her decision to marry him. She felt an obligation to care for him as he neared the end of his life, believing that he adored and needed her. This sense of responsibility kept her by his side until the very end.
Crystal has only recently begun understanding what it means to be in a healthy relationship after her tumultuous time with Hefner. She has discarded most of her Playboy outfits and is focused on establishing a healthier life for herself. After Hefner’s passing, Crystal found and destroyed explicit photos of other women, not wanting them to suffer any potential harm. His death had a profound impact on Crystal, keeping her confined to her home for two weeks due to her overwhelming grief.
Crystal’s memoir serves as a testament to her journey of healing and liberation from a toxic environment. She aims to share her experiences honestly and shed light on the darker aspects of life with Hugh Hefner at the Playboy mansion.
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