Featured early on, she was one of the first major Hollywood stars to pose.
Represented the tail end of the traditional print era as the magazine began shifting its format. Playmates of the Year (Selected 1953–2014) Notable Detail 1957 Lisa Winters First ever Playmate of the Year 1960 Ellen Stratton First PMOY of the 60s 1980 Dorothy Stratten Iconic but tragic 80s figure 1993 Anna Nicole Smith Guess Jeans model and reality star 1994 Jenny McCarthy TV host and MTV personality 2007 Sara Jean Underwood First PMOY from the reality TV era 2014 Kennedy Summers The final PMOY of your requested range All Playboy Centerfolds, 1953 - 2014
The later years were defined by pop culture dominance and reality TV stars. Featured early on, she was one of the
The legacy began in December 1953 with Marilyn Monroe, who was featured as the magazine's first "Sweetheart of the Month". Over the decades until 2014, the centerfold evolved from classic pin-up photography to high-concept art, featuring a total of 734 centerfolds through 2016. The Early Era (1953–1959) The 1950s focused on the "girl next door" aesthetic. The legacy began in December 1953 with Marilyn