Depending on your perspective, Playboy magazine is either a controversial men’s publication or a major part of pop culture history. Since its launch in 1953, it has featured actresses, models, singers, comedians, and reality stars, some by choice and others in more complicated circumstances.
After years away from regular print publication, Playboy has returned to newsstands with a new generation of cover stars. Its legacy remains debated, but there is no denying the magazine’s place in pop culture.
Click through this gallery to see which famous and successful women have appeared in Playboy over the years.