While the search term "Playboy Special Edition" implies a commercial product sold by the adult entertainment giant, it is actually a testament to the cultural weight of the Playboy brand. The term has become shorthand for "tasteful, high-concept celebrity nude." By invoking this aesthetic, Gomez successfully bridged the gap between pop music and high-art erotica, proving that a woman could be both a serious artist and a symbol of sensuality without compromising her dignity.

This shoot featured risqué and topless imagery of the couple, which trended heavily on social media.

This recent "risqué" shoot featured Selena and husband Benny Blanco in intimate, often topless poses to promote their joint album, I Said I Love You First .