J.C. Lee, the daughter of the iconic Marvel creator Stan Lee, has recently addressed long-standing allegations of elder abuse against both her father and her late mother, Joan, in her first public interview with Business Insider. These accusations surfaced in 2017 following Joan's death and were extensively covered in a 2018 report by The Hollywood Reporter (THR). The THR article painted a troubling picture, alleging that J.C. Lee pressured her parents for financial control and assets. It detailed claims of verbal confrontations and a volatile relationship with Stan Lee, including at least one alleged physical incident. The report also included a photograph of a bruise on Joan Lee's arm, which was cited as evidence of physical abuse.
In her interview with Business Insider, J.C. Lee vehemently denied these allegations, calling them "a lie." She explained her decision not to publicly refute the claims at the time of the THR article was based on advice she received from those around her. "You think I haven't regretted it to this day?" she stated. "They are all lies. That photo is insane. I never did it." While admitting to heated arguments with her parents over financial matters, J.C. Lee firmly denied any physical altercations, emphasizing, "I never ever touched my parents."
Stan Lee passed away in 2018 at the age of 95 due to a heart attack. The full interview with J.C. Lee in Business Insider delves into her experiences growing up as the daughter of a legendary figure, her financial struggles, being manipulated by others, feelings of loneliness, her creative endeavors, and the challenges of living in the shadow of her father's immense legacy.
