Holly Madison Makes Sad Claim About Playboy's Playmate Of The Year

Holly Madison revealed that it was hard for models to nab the position of Playboy "Playmate of the Year" without being physically intimate with the magazine's publisher, Hugh Hefner.

"When I first arrived, it seemed like most of the women who were coming through and testing for Playmate felt like they had to sleep with him to get Playmate of the Year," says Madison, according to People's exclusive look at the documentary. "Not every single one of them did. There were a few exceptions," she continues. "But I think a lot of people felt like they had to." Speaking of the title's perks, former Playmate Promotions director Miki Garcia said that the title gave the women more fame, money, and power.

Madison's been quite vocal about her relationship with Hefner ever since their 2008 split — she even detailed much of it in the 2015 memoir "Down The Rabbit Hole." Hefner had mocked the memoir at that time. "Over the course of my life I've had more than my fair share of romantic relationships with wonderful women. Many moved on to live happy, healthy, and productive lives, and I'm pleased to say remain dear friends today. Sadly, there are a few who have chosen to rewrite history in an attempt to stay in the spotlight. I guess, as the old saying goes, 'You can't win 'em all!,'" he told Us Weekly in a statement after the book's release.

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