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
Launched a massive career in television and film after her centerfold appearance. All Playboy Centerfolds, 1953 - 2014
The official first "Playmate of the Month". Represented the tail end of the traditional print
Featured early on, she was one of the first major Hollywood stars to pose. Featured early on, she was one of the
A tragic and iconic figure whose life was later dramatized in the film Star 80 .
This period saw the rise of celebrity playmates and massive cultural influence.
A major figure in the 80s who transitioned to a long-running acting career. Superstar Era (1990s–2014)