March 2013 Fix | Selena Gomez Playboy Magazine
In early 2013, as Gomez was promoting the film Spring Breakers , several raunchy "covers" appeared online claiming to be the Playboy March issue.
: The actual Playboy March 2013 issue featured a lingerie-clad model who was not Selena Gomez and was released weeks before the rumors peaked. selena gomez playboy magazine march 2013 fix
: One prominent fake showed a topless model with Gomez’s face, accompanied by captions like "The all-American pop princess does sex on the beach". In early 2013, as Gomez was promoting the
: Years later, Gomez reflected on the intense pressure she felt to appear sexualized during that era of her career to shed her "child star" image. Related Magazine Controversies : Years later, Gomez reflected on the intense
: The hoax capitalized on Gomez's transition from Disney star to adult actress, using her bikini-clad role in Spring Breakers to make the rumor seem plausible to fans and tabloids. Selena’s Official Stance on Playboy
: Reports from 2013 indicated that both Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus were offered millions of dollars to pose for Playboy , but both refused the opportunity.
Despite the rumors, Gomez has consistently declined offers from the publication: