Following Hugh Hefner’s death on September 27, 2017 several books and documentaries have been made about what life was like in the Playboy Mansion, as a Playboy Playmate and as one of Hef’s infamous girlfriends. In this episode Playmates, Karin Taylor (Miss June 1996) & Ulrika Eriksson (Miss November 1996) review their personal experiences as Playboy Playmates along with their experience working with Playboy and staying at the Playboy Mansion in the 90’s. Although this interview started off as a way to discuss this period in their careers, Karin & Ulrika end up also discussing how Playboy influenced their self-esteem, sexuality, loyalty, friendship, and explore how much of the female experience is shaped by the opinions of men.
Discussed in this episode:
- How Ulrika & Karin became Playboy Playmates
- Ulrika’s experience shooting for Playboy
- Karin’s experience seeing her magazine (June 1996) for the first time while staying at the Playboy Mansion
- Secrets of Playboy documentary
- Ulrika & Karin’s thoughts on the accusations made in Secrets of Playboy documentary
- Ulrika’s memories of meeting Hugh Hefner for the first time
- Karin’s memories of Hugh Hefner
- How Ulrika’s upbringing in Sweden influenced her and her feelings on nudity versus violence
- How life at the Playboy Mansion changed during Hef’s separation and divorce
- What it was really like on set shooting for Playboy
- Why Ulrika felt Playboy gave her more confidence in her body than working as a fashion model did
- Karin’s experience being kissed by Hugh Hefner at a conference
- Karin’s fond memories of the letters Hef was notorious for writing Playmates
- What it was like staying in the Playmate Guest House
- Karin & Ulrika’s take on the Playboy Sisterhood
- Karin’s conflicted feelings regarding her loyalty to Playboy and her feelings that women need to be supported in telling their truth
- Ulrika shares her mindfulness journey
- Karin poses the question, are women more powerful because of their sexuality or is it a myth that ultimately benefits men?
- Common misconceptions Ulrika experienced as a Playmate
Where to connect with Ulrika Eriksson online
Instagram: @UlrikaEriksson11
Where to connect with Karin Taylor online
Instagram: @KarinTaylorOfficial
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