The sons of Hugh Hefner are speaking out after new allegations raised questions about the contents of their late father’s personal archives.
Cooper Hefner and Marston Hefner released a statement disputing claims that the materials include images of minors, saying they have reviewed the collection for decades without seeing anything inappropriate.
“Over more than a quarter century of familiarity with these materials, we have never seen inappropriate images of minors,” the brothers said.
They described the scrapbooks as a detailed record of their father’s public and private life, noting that historians, journalists, and filmmakers have also examined them over the years.
The statement followed concerns raised by Crystal Hefner, who recently filed regulatory complaints about how the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation manages the archive. Appearing with attorney Gloria Allred, Crystal alleged the collection includes explicit images and journals that document intimate encounters, some of which she believes may lack proper consent.
“The materials span decades and may include images of girls who were underage at the time,” Crystal said, warning that digitizing the archive could create serious privacy risks.
Cooper and Marston said they welcome responsible preservation and support placing the collection with a university or museum, adding, “Claims of this magnitude should be supported by evidence and precision, not implication without proof.”
