Remarkable Facts You Didn’t Know About Hugh Hefner

Published on 09/28/2017
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He Was Arrested

In 1963, Hugh Hefner was arrested for circulating ‘obscene literature’. When he went to court to fight the case, the judge acquitted him and dropped all charges. The episode was no setback for the Playboy pioneer.

He Was Arrested

He Was Arrested

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Tom Cruise Almost Played Hefner In His Video Biography

Although it didn’t ever materialize, Tom Cruise was a candidate of director Brad Ratner’s idea to make a biopic depicting Hugh’s life. In addition, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert Downey Jr. were also considered.

Tom Cruise Almost Played Hefner In His Video Biography1

Tom Cruise Almost Played Hefner In His Video Biography1

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