[work]: Selena Gomez Playboy Magazine March 2013

Despite the backlash, Gomez insisted that her decision to appear in Playboy was a deliberate and thoughtful one. In an interview with the magazine's editor-in-chief, Jesse David Fox, Gomez explained that she had always been a fan of the magazine and admired its ability to push boundaries and challenge societal norms. She also revealed that she had been approached by the magazine several times before, but had only recently decided to take the plunge.

: Selena posed for a black-and-white, partially nude cover for her album . In 2022, she admitted she felt Selena Gomez Playboy Magazine March 2013

The cover features model Liza Kei for a "Lingerie Special" theme. Despite the backlash, Gomez insisted that her decision

In early 2013, Selena Gomez was transitioning from her Disney Channel image (starring in Wizards of Waverly Place ) to more adult roles in film and music. This transitional period often sparks tabloid speculation regarding young actresses "breaking free" from their wholesome image. : Selena posed for a black-and-white, partially nude