Hollywood, once glamorous and alluring, denounced by ex-Playboy model Holly Madison as a sinister haven filled with parasitic individuals, or 'leeches.'
Title: Entering the Perilous La-La Land: Holly Madison Reveals the Hidden Dangers of Hollywood
In the glitzy world of Hollywood, Disneyland's sister city often painted with a golden hue, lurks a sinister underbelly. Amber waves of success potentially hide dangerous reefs. Former Playboy model Holly Madison, once a Playboy Bunny and girlfriend to the legendary Hugh Hefner, knows this all too well. Hosting Investigation Discovery's (ID) gripping true-crime series, "The Playboy Murders," Madison is set to unfold a series of chilling stories connected to the iconic magazine brand in its third season, premiering on May 5, 2025.
Considering her time inside the Playboy Mansion, Madison is never far from a harrowing recollection. "There's definitely a dark underbelly," she told our website Digital. "There's this energy that I felt ever since I moved here. It's like when you're that young, starry-eyed woman from the Midwest, stepping off the bus into Hollywood. There are leeches looking to take advantage of and destroy you everywhere."
One of the investigations in the upcoming season revolves around the tragic demise of Kimberly Fattorini, a 30-year-old Playboy casting associate and part-time model. The details of her death, replete with the insidious combination of alcohol, cocaine, and the date rape drug gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), will leave you puzzled and scared for future generations of aspiring artists. A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by Fattorini's parents against former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman, promoter Eli Wehbe, and model Monica Maass, with the latter trio declining to comment on the case features in the series.
The twists and turns associated with Fattorini's death are not unique in the Hollywood landscape. The series will also delve into the stories of a Playboy photographer and a waitress who appeared in a Playboy pictorial. These compelling narratives expose the hidden dangers lurking within the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown.
Madison recognizes the neglected often become easy targets in such high-stakes environments. "You're going into Playboy and there's so much potentially to be gained – fame, money, opportunities," she acknowledges, adding, "But when you are the person who gets those opportunities, there can be a lot of jealousy, a lot of possessiveness. It's living life in the fast lane. When you're doing that, more extreme things can happen."
The series also sheds light on the tales of aspiring models who struggled to find their place and fell victim to the dark underbelly. Madison encourages anyone considering a career in the industry to research it thoroughly and keep a close-knit group of friends for support. "Look at some of the cautionary tales before you just dive in," she advises. "Hopefully, they can give you some level-headed advice or let you know if something seems to be getting a little out of control."
As we journey through the tumultuous lives of these artists, it's imperative to remember their stories as important lessons in understanding the precarious labyrinth that is the entertainment industry. For those who've experienced similar situations, Madison hopes the series will empower them to share their own narratives. "Getting that off my chest and being able to be truthful about my experience is so healing for me," she confesses. "To see other people who went through similar things as me, to be able to feel empowered enough to come out and tell the truth... It feels good."
Join Madison every Monday at 9 p.m. as she dives into the murky waters of Hollywood, revealing the gruesome specters that lie beneath the gilded veneer, and empowering countless others to follow their dreams without compromising their safety. It's time to shed light on the struggle within the glitter, the battle for justice against the nefarious forces that hide in plain sight.
- In the entertainment industry, even areas like the Midwest can find themselves transported into a fast-paced world, leaving young, starry-eyed individuals vulnerable to potentially dangerous circumstances, as celebrity and pop-culture can often mask hidden dangers.
- As Madison hosts "The Playboy Murders" on Investigation Discovery, she exemplifies a Playboy alumna who has crossed paths with the darker underbelly of Hollywood, offering an empowering perspective on the struggles faced by aspiring artists and urging them to seek guidance before diving headfirst into the industry.
- One chilling story to be unveiled in the third season of the series revolves around the tragic demise of Kimberly Fattorini, a Playboy associate and model whose death was marred by the use of alcohol, cocaine, and the date rape drug GHB, affirming the perilous nature of Hollywood's glamour.
- In exposing the gritty truths hidden beneath the sparkle of Tinseltown, Madison empowers those who've faced similar challenges in the entertainment industry to share their own stories, creating a platform for healing and solidarity in the face of Hollywood's hidden dangers.
