Playboy responds to ‘abhorrent’ allegations in ‘Secrets’ docuseries

late Playboy baron reportedly plied her with alcohol, forced her into unprotected group sex and impregnated her when he was in his 80s. And the model told The Post that she “pities” the fact that Hef is now dead because he “got away” with upending the lives of so many vulnerable women — including her own.

Several Playboy Bunnies were allegedly tricked into a series of on-camera rapes in 1979 during the brand’s silver anniversary. The claim was made on A&E’s 10-part docuseries titled "Secrets of Playboy." It features new interviews with numerous members of Hugh Hefner’s staff and inner circle, as well as past girlfriends. The magazine publisher passed away in 2017 at age 91.

Playboy is recognized as an empire where sexuality is celebrated. But during its decades-long reign, many witnessed a dark side that remained hidden – until now. Alexandra Dean’s 10-part docuseries for A&E, "Secrets of Playboy," aims to look at the brand’s complicated legacy and its founder Hugh Hefner, who died in 2017 at age 91.

docuseries “Secrets of Playboy” aired damning allegations of abuse against the late nudie mag magnate.“We sign our names to support Hugh M. Hefner,” reads the bombshell letter, which was reportedly signed by “hundreds” of Hef loyalists from former Playboy bunnies to ex-girlfriends, People magazine reported.

Playboy Bunny Danielle Lupo is speaking out in defense of late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. The magazine publisher has been the subject of A&E’s explosive 10-part docuseries, "Secrets of Playboy." It features new interviews with numerous members of Hefner’s staff and inner circle, as well as past girlfriends. "I want to emphasize how I’ve never felt more loved and respected as a woman working for Playboy than in any other job I’ve had in my life," Lupo told Fox News.

There are plenty of people still loyal to Hugh Hefner.

Hugh Hefner and his iconic brand in the new docuseries, many of his former associates are sticking by him — and voicing their support loudly and clearly. Hundreds of former Playboy Bunnies, Playmates, employees and ex-girlfriends have signed an open letter in support of the late mogul, according to , which obtained the letter. «We sign our names to support Hugh M. Hefner.

Nearly 17 years ago, Jennifer Saginor published a book exposing the dark side of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy mansion: the drugs, the sex, the parties, and the bikini-clad women running rampant. The "Playground: A Child Lost Inside the Playboy Mansion" author was more than just a visitor at Hefner’s sprawling playground.

Don Cornelius is being accused of locking up and sexually assaulting two Playboy Bunnies decades ago. The allegations were made by former "Bunny Mother" P.J. Masten on A&E’s 10-part docuseries "Secrets of Playboy," which features new interviews with numerous members of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner’s staff and inner circle, as well as past girlfriends.

For several Playboy Bunnies, fashion was pain. Several women who served at the famed Playboy Clubs are speaking out about how donning the brand’s iconic costume allegedly caused intense scrutiny and physical suffering. The A&E 10-part documentary titled "Secrets of Playboy" features new interviews with numerous members of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner’s staff and inner circle, as well as past girlfriends.

January 1983 edition of Playboy magazine. Landers looked back on her experience posing for late publisher Hugh Hefner’s pictorial and why she opted not to go nude for the memorable cover.She opened up to Fox News about the photo shoot and recalled meeting Hefner “briefly,” but not during the actual shoot itself.”I remember they approached us [during the shoot] and asked us to do the cover and a nine-page [spread]. They were going to pay us, and they wanted nudity, which was pretty much the standard for the magazine,” the “Chorus Line” star said.

Mixed reactions. Since the premiere of Secrets of Playboy, Hugh Hefner‘s family and friends have weighed in with their thoughts about the A&E docuseries.

The dark side of Playboy. Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and more of Hugh Hefner‘s ex-girlfriends opened up about their time with the media mogul in the new A&E docuseries Secrets of Playboy.

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Hugh Hefner’s son is speaking up in his dad’s defense.

Hugh Hefner’s son Cooper Hefner is defending the late Playboy founder ahead of a new docuseries that reveals several shocking allegations. The A&E 10-part documentary titled "Secrets of Playboy" is airing Monday night and features new interviews with numerous members of Hefner’s staff and inner circle, as well as past girlfriends. Hefner died in 2017 at age 91.