Hugh Hefner launched the first ever playboy magazine back in 1953, with Marlyn Monroe on the cover his magazine went to become one of the the iconic men's magazine across the globe. Not just bold,beautiful and nude spreads, Playboy had it's share of star power too. Here's a look at some of the hottest and most popular Hugh Hefner playmates on Playboy cover.
Hugh Hefner launched the first ever playboy magazine back in 1953, with Marlyn Monroe on the cover his magazine went to become one of the the iconic men's magazine across the globe. Not just bold,beautiful and nude spreads, Playboy had it's share of star power too. Here's a look at some of the hottest and most popular Hugh Hefner playmates on Playboy cover.
1. Charlize Theron (May 1999)
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This one makes for one of the controversial covers for Playboy. The nude picture of Charlize Theron was taken years before it got published and hence the actress sued the magazine. It was meant to be well-timed with the release of her film 'The Cider House Rules' and not just the cover, magazine had her nude pictures inside as well.
2. Cindy Crawford (July 1998)
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This one is remembered as of the most tastefully done nude covers for Playboy.Then a rising model, Cindy Crawford looked sensuous and as she posed topless for the magazine
3. Kim Kardashian (December 2007)
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Long before she became Kim Kanye West, the reality TV star promoted the first season of her show, 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' on Playboy cover. This remains one of the most popular covers in Kim Kardashian's long list of nude magazine shoots.
4. Madonna (September 1985)
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During her struggling days, Madonna's nude pictures ran on Playboy magazine. To promote her act in 'Desperately Seeking Susan', Madonna shot for the pictures back in New York City in 1978
5. Mariah Carey (March 2007)
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Not just struggling singers, actresses and models even the veterans graced Playboy cover. Mariah Carey posed for Plaboy while promoting her comeback tour 'The Emancipation of Mimi' in 2005
6. Marlyn Monroe (December 1953)
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Playboy magazine was launched on a grand note with Marlyn Monroe on it's cover. The actress posed on Hugh Hefner's kitchen table in his Chicago apartment. It went on to sell 51,000 copies in it's first print itself.
7. Naomi Campbell (December 1999)
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8. Pamela Anderson (October 1989)
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Not just for her red swimsuit in Baywatch, Pamela Anderson even is known as Playboy's favourite cover girl. She featured on maximum covers -a total of 13 covers spanned over a decade.
9. Sharon Stone (July 1990)
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In an attempt to promote her seductive act in her 1990 film, Total Recall, Sharon Stone appeared nude on the cover of Playboy with her arms shielding her assets.
