Eventually, those two moved on, and Crystal and Hugh got engaged.

Despite that age difference, the two clearly hit it off.

As Crystal explained to the publication, there was a lot to learn about Hugh and his lifestyle.

Crystal and Hugh Hefner at an event

Now I’m here and it’s so much fun."

Crystal wasn’t the only girlfriend in the mansion when she moved in.

As she said at the time, she had an idea of what to expect.

Crystal and Hugh Hefner at an event

I like it and love everyone around."

As she put it, “I would get hit with all the stereotypes.

I suffered attacks on my relationship with him, on my looks, on my intelligence.'”

Crystal and Hugh Hefner at an event

This is the happiest Christmas weekend in memory."

The marriage was Hugh’s third and Crystal’s first.

However, things didn’t kick off right away.

Crystal and Hugh Hefner at an event

In fact, Crystal called off the wedding.

Crystal also shared details about the wedding, including that her family attended alongside Hugh’s four children.

And he treated me completely different for the rest of his life.

Crystal and Hugh Hefner at an event

He treated me with respect."

With the age disparity, I’m a very lucky cat.

I’m very, very happy."

Crystal and Hugh Hefner at an event

As he put it, “It’s wonderful.

It’s better than anything I could possibly imagine.”

It certainly does seem that Crystal returned a genuine love for Hugh.

Crystal and Hugh Hefner at an event

She explained, “I love Hef.

He’s the nicest person I’ve ever met in my entire life.

I have so much fun with him.”

Crystal and Hugh Hefner at an event

Hefner was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles.

He changed my life, he saved my life.

He made me feel loved every single day."

Crystal and Hugh Hefner at an event

As she told People, the loss of her husband was just too much for her.

She said, “He was a beacon to the world, a force unlike anything else.

There never has and never will be another Hugh M. The Daily Mail also valued Crystal’s engagement ring at $50,000.

Crystal Hefner Instagram post

Alongside Instagram posts of her travels to places likeEgyptand theMaldives, Crystal regularly shares introspective statements about her life.

Still figuring out who I am.

What I want to do.

Crystal Hefner smiling on Instagram

The direction of my life.”

I am mine."