: Later that year, Gomez posed for a darker, more mature spread in Flaunt, featuring a short wig and lingerie.
In early 2013, rumors intensified that Gomez was shedding her "Disney" image to transition into more adult roles. This period coincided with the release of the film , in which Gomez played a bikini-clad character. selena gomez playboy magazine march 2013 patched
: A shoot for Interview featured the Spring Breakers cast in bikinis and provocative poses, which many fans mistakenly associated with adult magazines. : Later that year, Gomez posed for a
: Shortly after, a heavily photoshopped image surfaced online showing Gomez on a fake March 2013 Playboy cover. Media outlets quickly debunked the image , noting that the body in the photo was not hers and the cover was a total fabrication. : Later that year