Los Angeles – During a recent appearance on the “Lisa Guerrero Unleashed” podcast, actor Jon Lovitz responded with good humor after Crystal Hefner, the widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, labeled him the Mansion’s “No. 1 customer” and suggested he was “one of the biggest pervs” in Hollywood.
Lovitz Takes the High Road
Lovitz, best known for his work on “The Rat Race” and “Saturday Night Live,” was seen leaving a downtown Los Angeles restaurant on Tuesday night. When asked about Hefner’s comment, he said, “Any time someone says I’m No. 1, it’s a compliment,” before adding that he felt proud of his early involvement with the Playboy community.
He also used the opportunity to speak fondly of the late media mogul, stating, “Hugh Hefner was one of the nicest, most generous people I’ve ever met and all of his friends know it. That’s all I have to say about that.” Lovitz’s remarks were brief but underscored his respect for Hefner’s legacy.
Crystal Hefner’s Remarks Spark Controversy
During the same podcast episode, Crystal Hefner recalled her years at the Playboy Mansion, describing Lovitz as a frequent presence who would “look at all the women that walked through the door at the party.” She also claimed that Lovitz’s dog “peed all over the place” during those gatherings.
Hefner and Crystal first met when she was 21, became engaged in 2010, called off their wedding in 2011, reconciled, and married in 2012. Their marriage lasted until Hugh Hefner’s death in 2017 at age 91.
Other Mansion Memories
Crystal Hefner also mentioned that legendary actor Jack Nicholson treated the Mansion like his own “drive‑thru,” often stopping for food before moving on. Nicholson’s daughter, Lorraine, later wrote a 2024 Vanity Fair essay noting she spent more time at the Mansion in her childhood than her father did.
In a separate interview after Hefner’s passing, Crystal said the late entrepreneur taught her love, kindness, and opened her to experiences she would not have otherwise had.
Public Reaction
Fans of Lovitz and longtime followers of the Playboy brand have taken to social media with mixed reactions. Some praised Lovitz for handling the comment with grace, while others echoed Hefner’s more critical view of Hollywood’s party culture.
Regardless of differing opinions, Lovitz’s light‑hearted response reflects a broader trend among entertainers to address controversial statements with humor and respect for the individuals involved.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
