But this isn’t the first time his past girlfriends are speaking up. Back in 2015, in her book Down the Rabbit Hole, Madison depicted Hefner as controlling and manipulative.
In a statement, he responded, “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 Stratten sexually in his Jacuzzi “grotto” on her first night at the Playboy Mansion, in his 1984 book The Killing of the Unicorn: Dorothy Stratten 1960-1980.
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,” and no charges were filed.