The following article mentions sexual misconduct allegations.
Hugh Hefner was many things.
He was accused of sexual misconduct and mistreating the women he lived with.
He was a hero to some and a villain to others.
And yes, he was also a family man.
That said, being a family man didn’t always come easily to him.
“I don’t enjoy parenthood as such,” Hefner toldVanity Fairin 2001.
“I don’t have a lot in common with children.
I really didn’t want the children.
I accepted it as simply a part of life.
He was first married to Mildred Williams, then to Kimberley Conrad.
Finally,Hefner married Crystal Harris, who would later become his widow.
With two of those women, Hefner had children.
Despite what that Vanity Fair interview quote suggests, Hefner had a distinct bond with each of his children.
And now, they’re all grown up and following their own paths.
Take a closer look at Hugh Hefner’s four kids.
When she was 4 years old, her parents split.
Despite their differences, the two forged a strong bond.
“Our attitudes, values and instincts are remarkably similar …
Thank God she didn’t,” Hugh toldThe Washington Postof his daughter back in 1983.
A year after Christie graduated college, her father asked her to join him at his company.
The brand was faltering a bit, and Christie’s influence turned it into a profitable venture once again.
Eventually, Christie became the CEO of Playboy.
Christie Hefner now works in the beauty space
Christie Hefner didn’t stay at Playboy forever.
Hefner didn’t just have her pick, though, as she shared at an event in 2012.
Ultimately, Hefner ended up working for Canyon Ranch Enterprises, overseeing growth and expanding revenue opportunities.
Now, Hefner is the chairman of Hatch Beauty.
And Hefner will always look back fondly at her time with Playboy.
“I’m proud of what I did.
Marston Hefner grew up at the Playboy Mansion
In 1989, Hugh Hefner got married again.
After his first marriage ended, Hugh wed Kimberley Conrad, a former Playmate.
During their union, the couple welcomed sons Marston Hefner and Cooper Hefner.
Conrad, Marston, and Cooper lived at the Playboy Mansion with Hugh until Hugh and Conrad’s separation.
In the wake of the split, the three moved into another house on the property.
Marston, who was born in 1990, connected with his father during their weekly game nights.
“We talk about what’s going on in school.
He’s a really busy guy,” Marston toldGQabout his relationship with his father in 2008.
It’s not a boo-hoo sob story.
But it’s not the same as every other kid,” Marston said.
In 2022, Marston marriedAnna Hefner, and in 2023, the two welcomed their first child.
Marston and Anna also share similar feelings about allowing their child to do whatever he wants in the future.
However, he was met with criticism from his family over his venture.
“you might pay sex workers but you might’t f***ing be one?
It’s fing bulls.
That upsets me.”
Despite the pushback from his family, Marston has been open about his experience on the platform.
“People [on OnlyFans] are like immediately receptive, interesting, encouraging, affirming, kind.
He did, however, spend lots of time at the Mansion itself, and that influence stuck.
In the 2010s, Cooper became chief creative officer at Playboy.
Cooper landing a prominent role at Playboy had been in the works for a while.
As noted in theWall Street Journalin 2014, Cooper was positioned to take over the company after his father.
Cooper didn’t stay at Playboy forever, though.
The Playboy brand no longer has any formal affiliation with the Hefner family.
In a week I depart for US Air Force basic training.
A new road ahead.”
Hefner’s commitment to serving his community didn’t stop with his involvement in the military.
Later in 2020, Hefner launched a campaign for the California State Senate.
Hefner’s time as an aspiring politician didn’t last long.
Cooper Hefner has a wife and kids
Cooper Hefner is a dedicated husband and father.
In 2022, the couple welcomed a set of twins to their family, Marigold and Blossom.
“How blessed we are to be gifted with their life.
How lucky we are to be given this love,” Cooper said onInstagramafter sharing the news.
Cooper’s children are going to live a much different life than he did.
As a child, Cooper did make a run at get a glimpse of all the action, though.
Ahead of the show’s premiere, some came to Hugh’s defense, including his son Cooper Hefner.
“Some may not approve of the life my Dad chose, but my father was not a liar.
However unconventional, he was sincere in his approach and lived honestly.
He was generous in nature and cared deeply for people.
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