In a candid interview with Business Insider, J.C. Lee, the daughter of the iconic Marvel creator Stan Lee, has publicly addressed and denied allegations of elder abuse against both her father and her late mother, Joan. These serious accusations emerged in 2017 after Joan's passing and were highlighted in a detailed 2018 report by The Hollywood Reporter (THR). The THR piece painted a troubling picture, alleging that J.C. Lee pressured her parents for financial gain and control over their assets. It further claimed that she was involved in heated confrontations with Stan Lee, suggesting a volatile relationship that included verbal disputes and at least one physical incident. The report also included photographic evidence of a bruise on Joan Lee’s arm, which J.C. Lee vehemently denies causing.
During the Business Insider interview, J.C. Lee firmly refuted these claims, labeling them as "a lie." She explained her silence at the time of the THR article, stating that she followed the advice of those around her to not respond publicly. Reflecting on her decision, she expressed regret, saying, "You think I haven't regretted it to this day? They are all lies. That photo is insane. I never did it." J.C. Lee admitted to engaging in intense arguments with her parents over money but emphasized that these disputes never escalated to physical violence. "I never ever touched my parents," she asserted.
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 experiences growing up as the child of a renowned figure, her financial struggles, feelings of being manipulated, loneliness, her creative endeavors, and the challenges of carrying forward her father's legacy.
