Bridget Marquardt Supports Jessica Biel Amid Criticism for Role

WHO:

US Magazine - Bridget Marquardt, Jessica Biel, Crystal Hefner

TMZ - Bridget Marquardt, Jessica Biel, Crystal Harris

WHAT:

US Magazine - Bridget Marquardt supports Jessica Biel's role as Hugh Hefner's wife in an upcoming movie.

TMZ - Bridget Marquardt believes Jessica Biel should not reconsider her participation in the Playboy movie despite criticism from Hugh Hefner's ex.

WHY:

US Magazine - Marquardt stated that Jessica Biel likely does not know who Crystal Hefner is and suggested that Biel should not feel obligated to respond to her plea.

TMZ - Marquardt expressed that Biel should stay in the upcoming movie regardless of the message from Hefner's ex.

(UPDATED October 17, 2026 01:18 UTC)

Bridget Marquardt has voiced her support for Jessica Biel's role as Hugh Hefner's wife in an upcoming movie, urging Biel not to reconsider her participation despite criticism from Hefner's ex, Crystal Hefner. Marquardt pointed out that Biel likely doesn't know who Crystal is and shouldn't feel pressured to respond to her concerns. She emphasized that Biel should remain committed to the project, regardless of the backlash.