Holly Madison Has Mixed Feelings About Ex Hugh Hefner's Engagement
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Hugh Hefner, 84, shouldn't expect an engagement present from ex Holly Madison.
The Holly's World star, 31, admits she wasn't exactly thrilled to hear of the Playboy magnate's holiday engagement to gal pal Crystal Harris, 24.
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Madison, whose seven-year romance with Hefner ended in October 2008 after he refused to commit to marrying her, told E! Online Wednesday that she was "very surprised" to hear of their betrothal.
"I have a lot of different feelings on it," she continued. "I don't just feel one way. I kind of didn't want to put a generic statement out there like 'Congratulations!' because I felt everyone would see through that."
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Instead, Madison shared her thoughts with the happy couple face-to-face when she paid a visit to the Playboy mansion Thursday -- while cameras for her reality show rolled, of course.
"I'd describe it as awkward," she told UsMagazine.com at a Television Critics Association reception Wednesday. "I just wanted to get my feelings out about the engagement and I wanted to talk to him first. It's definitely awkward to feel like you're confronting someone I'm glad I did it. I wanted to be fair and tell him first."
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Despite her mixed feelings, Madison's not exactly pining for her former paramour. She reveals she's been dating All Time Low guitarist Jack Barakat since September.
"We're just keeping it very chill," she said. "He makes me very happy."
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8Holly had her chance, the only reason why she is saying this because she isn't in the spotlight and jealous.
I think Holly really loved him, but this new chick...definitely all she sees is $$. Holly's got enough money now that she certainly doesn't need Hef's, but Crystal and the twins couldn't keep the popularity of GND and make themselves into celebrities. Hahaha!
Clearly when these women look at him all they're seeing is $$$
If the picture i just seen of his future wife is correct, she does not look like she is 24, she looks more like she is in her mid-late 30's..Holly looks much younger than Hef's fiancee.
Holly is too old for Old Hef; besides, eventhough she may not find anyone richer than him, she can definately do alot better in ever other aspect. GOOD LUCK, HOLLY!
I think I'm gonna puke!
I kinda don't blame her b/c she really loved him but like she sais, Holly is keeping it Chill!!
i prefer holly anytime!