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The first centerfold appeared in the May 1953 issue of Playboy magazine, featuring Marilyn Monroe. This marked the beginning of a new era in men's magazines, where the female form became a central focus. During this period, centerfolds were often depicted as wholesome, all-American women, with an emphasis on beauty, innocence, and charm.