Carmen Electra: She got better with age as she was first featured in Playboy in 1996 and again in 2003. Carmen also once said that she overcame her shyness by posing for Playboy magazine. (Getty Images/Patrick Riviere)

Naomi Campbell: The dusky diva, who posed n*de for Playboy, was the first black woman to appear on the covers of this magazine. This exquisitely exotic leggy supermodel, who began her career on the catwalk, quickly segued to high-profile advertising campaigns for fashion. (REUTERS)

Anna Nicole Smith: Her career took off after she was chosen by Hugh Hefner to appear on the cover of the March 1992 issue of Playboy, where she was listed as Vickie Smith, wearing a low-cut evening gown. Anna said she planned to become one of Playboy's most popular models. She was chosen to be the 1993 Pla**ate of the Year. (Pic: Daily Mirror)

Charlize Theron: In May 1999 issue of Playboy magazine. n*de photos of Charlize Theron were published without her permission. It wasn't a case of Hugh Hefner offering her millions to pose for a photoshoot. The shots used were taken during the early days of Charlize's modeling career, which were intended for private use only. (REUTERS/Fred Prouser)

Marilyn Monroe: Gracing the cover of the inaugural issue was the universally acclaimed beauty of the ages, Marilyn. The first Playboy magazine was published in December 1953 and it had Marilyn Monroe on the cover riding a circus elephant and Marilyn inside appearing in the center as 'Sweetheart of the Month'. This term was later changed to 'Pla**ate of the Month'. (Pic: Daily Mirror)