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.

had posed for Playboy magazine. In reality, . The Rumor and the "March 2013" Issue

Selena Gomez appeared in the March 2013 issue of Playboy .

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