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Here's why Crystal Hefner changed her name

Here's why Crystal Hefner changed her name

USA Today2 days ago
We've seen some name changes in celebrities as of late, and this is one to add to the pile: Crystal Hefner -- the model who was a widow of Hugh Hefner, the famed late Playboy publisher -- has changed her name.
Per People: "According to court documents filed on Thursday, June 13, the model and television personality has officially petitioned to change her name from Crystal Margaret Hefner back to her maiden name, Crystal Margaret Harris."
Why would she change her name? She's spoken about her name it on Instagram in a post on June 13. Here's what she had to say in that lengthy post:
I did accomplish things with the Hefner name. I made eight figures. I launched businesses. I found a version of confidence.But here's the thing—none of that was ever about the name.It was about me.
And now, I want my name back.Crystal Margaret Harris.
Not because I'm ashamed of who I was—but because I finally know who I am.
There's your answer!
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