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Kendra Wilkinson On Playboy Secrets, Girls Next Doors, Hugh Hefner, The Price of Fame, & Reinventing Herself

May 8, 2025

Kendra Wilkinson, a former model and star of The Girls Next Door, shares her fascinating journey from living at the Playboy Mansion to embracing motherhood and self-discovery. She candidly discusses her relationship with Hugh Hefner, the challenges of fame, and the truth behind glamorous celebrity life. Kendra also explores themes of authenticity, body image after pregnancy, and the emotional shift of transitioning from reality TV to a career in real estate. With humor and honesty, she reflects on personal growth and the pursuit of true happiness.

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ANECDOTE

Kendra's Playboy Mansion Entry

Kendra accepted Hugh Hefner's offer to move into the Playboy Mansion at age 18 through a photo shoot connection.
She viewed it as a safe, healthy environment with less transactional aspects than stripping.

INSIGHT

Feeling Like the Odd One Out

Kendra felt like an outsider among the other girls at the mansion as the youngest and not a "girl's girl."
She embraced being herself instead of trying to fit in during filming.

ANECDOTE

PTSD After Fame

After leaving the mansion, Kendra experienced severe PTSD and psychotic breakdowns due to paparazzi and personal struggles.
Intense therapy and rest were necessary for her mental recovery.

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#839: Join us as we sit down with Kendra Wilkinson – a television personality, model, & author. Kendra first captured the spotlight on the hit reality show The Girls Next Door, which showcased life inside the Playboy Mansion. She later starred in her own successful series, Kendra and Kendra On Top, chronicling both her personal & professional evolution. In this episode, Kendra opens up about her experience as one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends, the truth behind life at the Mansion, her journey into marriage & motherhood, & how she’s learned to embrace her true, authentic self as the iconic Kendra Wilkinson!

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