Christie Hefner is an American businesswoman who has a net worth of $30 million. Christie is perhaps most-famous for being the daughter of Hugh Hefner and the onetime President and CEO of Playboy Enterprises. Christie was appointed President of Playboy enterprises in 1982. She became Chairwoman and CEO in 1988 and held that position until 2009. In addition to her work at Playboy, she is heavily involved in multiple political initiatives focusing on first amendment issues, women’s rights, and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS.
She founded the Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award, which is given to a person or organization that embodies First Amendment rights. Since its inception, the award has been given to more than 100 individuals including lawyers, librarians, journalists, students, and educators.
She also raised $30 million for the CORE Center in Chicago, an outpatient facility for people living with AIDS in the Midwest. She is currently the Executive Chairman of Canyon Ranch Enterprises, a company focused on health and wellness.
