The following women have appeared in the American or
international edition of ''
Playboy
''Playboy'' (stylized in all caps) is an American men's Lifestyle journalism, lifestyle and entertainment magazine, available both online and in print. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, funded in part by a $ ...
'' magazine as
Playmate of the Month. Those who were also named
Playmate of the Year are highlighted in green.
A common misconception is that
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe ( ; born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 August 4, 1962) was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "Blonde stereotype#Blonde bombshell, blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex ...
was a Playmate of the Month. She appeared in the first issue of ''Playboy'' as the "Sweetheart of the Month". The term "Playmate" was introduced in the second issue, but that term was applied to Monroe in several later issues.
1954–1959
''Note:'' Ellen Stratton was the first official Playmate of the Year.
1960–1969
1970–1979
1980–1989
1990–1999
2000–2009
2010–2020
2021–
See also
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List of Playboy models, including all models who have appeared in Playboy
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List of Playboy Playmates of the Year
References
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Playmates of the Month
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Lists of female models
American female models
Monthly events