Hugh Hefner Finally Divorced
Hugh Hefner, commonly known as Hef, is finally divorced from his estranged wife of 11 years, the former Playboy Playmate Kimberly Conrad. Most have forgotten this millionaire playboy even had a wife – or least one to whom he was still married.
In his television show, “The Girls Next Door,” Hefner was dating three women while glamorizing the playboy lifestyle that he himself has become so accustomed to and completely embodies. But for the past 11 years he had his estranged wife living next door to him.
Talk about an awkward situation.
The two married in 1989 but have not lived together since 1998, and they have two children together. According to Hefner this is the reason he remained in the marriage for so long.
He had told TMZ in a phone interview, that he was happy to have the divorce finalized. He continued to state that he had remained together for the sake of the children because Conrad asked Heffner to stay with her for their sake.
Hefner recently decided to initiate the divorce process after Conrad sued him for $5 million. The lawsuit was based on Hefner’s decision to sell the home they owned together, which she still resided in with her two children. Conrad stated he agreed to give her 9 months to vacate the home and she also stated he would give the $5 million for compensation.
Hefner filed divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.
Up until this point, Hefner has paid Conrad $250,000 per year as established in their prenuptial agreement. He asked the courts that once the divorce is final, he pay her $20,000 per month. He feels this is an adequate amount to pay his ex.
Hefner also states he’s been very generous with the money he has given his estranged wife so far and feels as though he owes her nothing more.
As for Hefner’s future, he might once again walk down the aisle with a young playmate, according to People Magazine. But he is not rushing into anything soon.
He is currently dating playmates Crystal Harris and twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon.
Source: NY Daily News & People.com
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:03 pm
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November 13th, 2009 at 4:32 am
Hefner enjoyed the fruits of sin, but his time on earth is waning and the enterprises, as well as relationships, that he built on shifting sands are collapsing. Playboy is based on print media, which is at the end of its life cycle. I recently bought the ABCPhD.com e-book, and it was excellent in terms of its focus on how to build mutually satisfying relationships in an honest, ethical fashion. It is sad that Hugh Hefner does not have the same wisdom that Dr. Clark shows in his book.