Fix - Selena Gomez Playboy Magazine March 2013

The photo shoot was taken by celebrity photographer, Mario Testino.

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While the rumor claimed a shocking shift toward adult media, the actual "fix" to her image in 2013 was a calculated shift toward more challenging, mature artistry. The photo shoot was taken by celebrity photographer,

The rumor regarding a appearance is an entirely fake, Photoshopped hoax . Selena Gomez has never posed for Playboy . The rumor regarding a appearance is an entirely

: She posed nude for the cover of her album Revival , a decision she later expressed feeling "ashamed" of due to the pressure she felt to look more sexualized.

The backlash was swift and intense, with many critics accusing Gomez of trying to revive her flagging music career by resorting to provocative tactics. Others praised her for embracing her newfound adulthood and taking control of her image.

: Graced the cover for a feature on her role in Spring Breakers .