J.C. Lee, the daughter of the legendary Marvel creator Stan Lee, has publicly addressed longstanding allegations of elder abuse for the first time in an interview with Business Insider, categorically denying the claims. These accusations first emerged in 2017 following the passing of her mother, Joan, and gained significant attention in a 2018 article by The Hollywood Reporter. The report suggested that J.C. Lee faced pressure from three individuals close to her family and allegedly engaged in heated disputes with both her parents over finances and asset control. It described a strained relationship with her father, including verbal confrontations and even an alleged physical altercation. Supporting these claims, photos were published showing a bruise on her mother's arm.
In response to these allegations, J.C. Lee told Business Insider that the claims are entirely false. She explained that she refrained from making a public statement at the time due to advice from those around her, expressing deep regret over not addressing the matter sooner. "They are all lies," she emphasized. "That photo is insane. I never did it."
J.C. Lee admitted to frequent arguments with her parents regarding financial matters but insisted that these disagreements never escalated to physical altercations. "I never ever touched my parents," she stated firmly.
Stan Lee passed away in 2018 at the age of 95 due to a heart attack. The Business Insider interview delves into J.C. Lee's experiences growing up as the daughter of a renowned figure, her challenges with finances, manipulation by others, feelings of isolation, creative pursuits, and navigating the shadow of her father's legacy.