J.C. Lee Denies Elder Abuse Claims Against Her

J.C. Lee, daughter of the iconic Marvel creator Stan Lee, has recently addressed serious allegations of elder abuse against both her parents in an exclusive interview with Business Insider. These accusations, which surfaced in 2017 following the death of her mother, Joan, were detailed in a 2018 article by The Hollywood Reporter (THR). The THR report claimed that J.C. Lee exerted pressure on her parents for financial control and assets, depicting a tumultuous relationship marked by verbal disputes and a reported physical altercation. The article even included photos of a bruise on Joan Lee's arm, implicating J.C. Lee in the incident.

In the Business Insider interview, J.C. Lee vehemently denied these allegations, labeling them as "a lie." She explained her decision to remain silent following the initial THR piece, influenced by advice from her circle, but expressed regret over not speaking out sooner. "You think I haven't regretted it to this day?" she questioned, firmly denying any physical harm towards her parents. J.C. Lee admitted to heated arguments with her parents over money but emphasized that these disputes never turned physical.

Stan Lee passed away in 2018 at the age of 95 due to a heart attack. The comprehensive interview with J.C. Lee delves into her experiences growing up under the shadow of her father's fame, her financial struggles, manipulation by others, feelings of isolation, her creative endeavors, and the challenges of carrying on her father's legacy.