In a recent exclusive interview with Business Insider, J.C. Lee, the daughter of the iconic Marvel creator Stan Lee, has publicly addressed and firmly denied allegations of elder abuse towards both her father and her late mother, Joan. These serious accusations first surfaced in 2017, following Joan's passing, with the most detailed account appearing in a 2018 article by The Hollywood Reporter (THR). The THR piece painted a troubling picture, suggesting that J.C. Lee pressured her parents for financial gain and control over their assets. It went further to describe intense verbal confrontations and at least one alleged physical altercation, supported by photos of a bruise on Joan Lee’s arm.

In the Business Insider interview, J.C. Lee categorically refuted these claims, labeling them as "a lie." She explained that she chose not to publicly defend herself at the time of the THR report on the advice of those close to her, a decision she now regrets. "You think I haven't regretted it to this day?" J.C. Lee expressed, emphasizing, "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 insisted 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 personal journey, including the challenges of growing up under the shadow of her father's fame, financial struggles, the impact of being manipulated by others, feelings of loneliness, her creative endeavors, and her ongoing relationship with her father's enduring legacy.