Famous Playboy Playmates

Playboy magazine has launched quite a few careers for their centerfold Playmates. Let's have a look at some of the famous 'Playmates' down the years.... Brande Roderick: After a few racy movies, the new millennium brought new opportunities for Brande to show off her bod! She showed up in Playboy in 2000 and followed up with a 2001 Playmate of the Year nod.

Jenny McCarthy: She dropped her clothes for 'Playboy', earning her the 1994 Playmate of the Year title. Jenny is better known for her crass sense of humor.  (AGENCIES)

Pamela Anderson: This Canadian blonde bombshell bared it all for Playboy in October 1989 and hasn't looked back since then. Probably the most famous Playmate, Pamela has appeared on the 'Playboy' cover 12 times, more than anyone else! (Getty Images/Dave Hogan)

Carmen Electra: After music didn't work out for her, sexy Carmen posed for Playboy in May of 1996, which lead to high profile television performances. Since then, Carmen has appeared in many movies and TV shows over the years. (REUTERS/Adrees Latif)

Marilyn Monroe: The woman that most models strive to emulate, was the archetypal sex symbol throughout her professional career. This blonde bombshell, was not featured as the first Playmate, but as the Sweetheart of the Month in December 1953. (Pic: Agency)

Anna Nicole Smith: She was introduced to the American public on a Playboy cover in 1992 and Anna was chosen as 'Playmate' of the Year in 1993. At some point after modeling for 'Guess' and marrying the Texas oil billionaire J. Howard Marshall, her image began to slip as her weight increased. Sadly, Anna died tragically in 2007. (Getty Images/Kristian Dowling)

Cindy Crawford: She was one of the most beautiful women in the world, when she posed for Playboy in July 1988. For years she was a sex symbol and one of the hottest models in Hollywood. (Pic: Daily Mirror)

Jayne Mansfield: Better known as a bustier version of Marilyn Monroe, February 1955 Playmate, Jayne was also considered a sex symbol in the 50s and 60s. She was also married three times and a mother to five. Her life was cut short at the age of 34 after a car crash. (Pic: Daily Mirror)

Shanna Moakler: Shanna became a Playmate in December 2001. This former beauty queen finished as first runner up in the Miss USA competition in 1995 and went on to become Miss Universe. (REUTERS)