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See Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner's journey in photos

Feb. 18, 2026, 12:05 p.m. ET
In 1953, Hugh Hefner challenged cultural norms around sex by publishing the first issue of Playboy, featuring naked photos of Marilyn Monroe and an editorial promise of "humor, sophistication and spice." See his iconic and controversial career in photos.
In 1953, Hugh Hefner challenged cultural norms around sex by publishing the first issue of Playboy, featuring naked photos of Marilyn Monroe and an editorial promise of "humor, sophistication and spice."

See his iconic and controversial career in photos.
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Hefner, left, poses with son Cooper at the his annual Midsummer Night's Dream Party at the Playboy Mansion in 2004.
Hefner, left, poses with son Cooper at the his annual Midsummer Night's Dream Party at the Playboy Mansion in 2004.
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Hefner examines his wax statue after a ceremony at the Hollywood Wax Museum.
Hefner examines his wax statue after a ceremony at the Hollywood Wax Museum.
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Hefner is pictured giving a press conference at the Le Bourget Airport in France on Aug. 21, 1970.
Hefner is pictured giving a press conference at the Le Bourget Airport in France on Aug. 21, 1970.
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Hefner and his dates arrive for the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute honoring Paul McCartney.
Hefner and his dates arrive for the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute honoring Paul McCartney.
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Hefner, his former girlfriend Barbara Benton, and film director Roman Polanski arrive at France's at Le Bourget airport, with the the Playboy jet, "Big Bunny," in the background.
Hefner, his former girlfriend Barbara Benton, and film director Roman Polanski arrive at France's at Le Bourget airport, with the the Playboy jet, "Big Bunny," in the background.
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Hefner's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hefner's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Hefner, wearing a shirt featuring a collage of Playboy magazine covers, poses on a yacht ahead of the 54th Cannes Film Festival in 2001.
Hefner, wearing a shirt featuring a collage of Playboy magazine covers, poses on a yacht ahead of the 54th Cannes Film Festival in 2001.
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Hefner and two Playboy bunnies are pictured attending the opening of the Playboy Club in central London in 2011.
Hefner and two Playboy bunnies are pictured attending the opening of the Playboy Club in central London in 2011.
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Hefner's Playboy Mansion in October 2006
Hefner's Playboy Mansion in October 2006
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The stars of "The Girls Next Door," Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson pose with Hefner at the premiere of "House Bunny," held at the Mann Village Theater on Aug. 20, 2008.
The stars of "The Girls Next Door," Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson pose with Hefner at the premiere of "House Bunny," held at the Mann Village Theater on Aug. 20, 2008.
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Hefner, seen in 2003, sporting his legendary silk pajamas.
Hefner, seen in 2003, sporting his legendary silk pajamas.
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Hefner, seen arriving for the 44th annual Grammy Awards with Playboy playmate Zoe Gregory in 2002.
Hefner, seen arriving for the 44th annual Grammy Awards with Playboy playmate Zoe Gregory in 2002.
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Pamela Anderson and Hefner at the Playboy 50th Anniversary celebration on Dec. 4, 2003, in New York City.
Pamela Anderson and Hefner at the Playboy 50th Anniversary celebration on Dec. 4, 2003, in New York City.
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Hefner and his wife Crystal attend Playboy's tannual Halloween party on Oct. 24, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Hefner and his wife Crystal attend Playboy's tannual Halloween party on Oct. 24, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Hefner arrives at London Airport in his private DC-9 jet airliner "Big Bunny", with an entourage of Playboy Bunnies, and his girlfriend Barbi Benton (in trousers), on July 29, 1970.
Hefner arrives at London Airport in his private DC-9 jet airliner "Big Bunny", with an entourage of Playboy Bunnies, and his girlfriend Barbi Benton (in trousers), on July 29, 1970.
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Hefner arrives at London Airport from Chicago with an entourage of Playboy Bunnies on June 26, 1966.
Hefner arrives at London Airport from Chicago with an entourage of Playboy Bunnies on June 26, 1966.
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