In a recent interview with Business Insider, J.C. Lee, daughter of the iconic Marvel creator Stan Lee, has broken her silence to refute claims of elder abuse against both her father and her late mother, Joan. The allegations, which surfaced in 2017 following Joan's death, were prominently featured in a 2018 The Hollywood Reporter (THR) article. This piece painted a troubling picture, suggesting that J.C. Lee had pressured her parents for financial gain and control over their assets. It detailed a tumultuous relationship marked by verbal confrontations and an alleged physical altercation, supported by a photo of a bruise on Joan Lee's arm.
J.C. Lee firmly denies these accusations, labeling them as "a lie" in her Business Insider interview. She explains that she chose not to publicly refute the THR article at the time, following advice from those around her, a decision she now regrets. "You think I haven't regretted it to this day?" she stated, emphasizing the falsehood of the claims, particularly the photo evidence. "That photo is insane. I never did it."
While J.C. Lee admits to having heated arguments with her parents over financial matters, she insists that these disputes never escalated to physical violence. "I never ever touched my parents," she affirmed.
Stan Lee passed away in 2018 at the age of 95 due to a heart attack.
The comprehensive Business Insider interview delves into J.C. Lee's life, exploring her challenges growing up in the shadow of her father's fame, her financial struggles, experiences of being manipulated, feelings of loneliness, her creative endeavors, and the ongoing impact of her father's legacy.
