Jon Lovitz and Crystal Hefner clash over mansion behaviour claims

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 21:26 · Archive

Jon Lovitz responded to Crystal Hefner's allegations that he was the Playboy Mansion's 'No. 1 customer' by calling it a compliment.

Crystal Hefner alleged on the 'Lisa Guerrero Unleashed' podcast that Jon Lovitz frequently attended parties at the Playboy Mansion, describing him as a 'lurker' who would watch women entering rooms. She also claimed his dog damaged the property. When asked about the comments while leaving a Los Angeles restaurant, Lovitz said: 'Any time someone says I'm No. 1, it's a compliment.' He defended the late Hugh Hefner, saying he was 'one of the nicest, most generous people I've ever met' and that 'all of his friends know it.'

Hefner, aged 40, fired back at Lovitz's response. She told Page Six: 'I think Jon Lovitz is part of the problem' and criticised men who frequented the mansion as 'very sexist and misogynistic'. She took issue with Lovitz suggesting that Hugh Hefner's financial generosity should prevent her from speaking critically about him, calling his thinking 'very outdated'. She said: 'That's really sad that, just because someone buys you something, it guarantees silence.'

The exchange followed Hefner's broader allegations about celebrities at the mansion. She claimed Bill Cosby and Jack Nicholson were regulars, with the latter allegedly treating it as a 'drive-thru'. She praised George Lopez for never attending and being 'very, very, very nice'.

How it is being reported

• Crystal Hefner exposes A-list ‘regulars’ of Playboy Mansion: ‘Misogynistic, horrible people’Hugh's widow previously branded Jon Lovitz "one of the biggest pervs."New York Post · 29 Oct, 21:12
• Jon Lovitz reacts to Crystal Hefner's label as Playboy's 'No. 1 customer'Jon Lovitz responded with humor after Crystal Hefner called him Playboy's 'no.1 customer' on the "Lisa Guerrero Unleashed" podcast.Fox News · 29 Oct, 01:48
• Crystal Hefner slams ‘misogynist’ Jon Lovitz after he mocked her over Playboy Mansion ‘perv’ commentsHefner also detailed the power her late husband held, which she said impacted relationships and media coverage.New York Post · 29 Oct, 01:36
• Jon Lovitz responds to Crystal Hefner after scathing Playboy ‘perv’ claims: ‘It’s a compliment’The "Girls Next Door" alum called out the comedian for attending "every party" thrown at the infamous Playboy Mansion.New York Post · 28 Oct, 17:32

In this story: Jon Lovitz · Crystal Hefner · Hugh Hefner · Playboy Mansion · Bill Cosby · Jack Nicholson · George Lopez

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