Linda Evans Playboy Photos Upd -

The Playboy shoot was a gamble. At the time, the public gasped. Here was America’s classy, conservative soap queen posing for the same magazine that featured centerfolds. Critics called it desperate. Tabloids ran headlines about a "midlife crisis."

Despite the controversy surrounding her Playboy appearance, Evans has never regretted her decision. In fact, she has often spoken about the experience in a positive light, stating that it helped her gain confidence and self-assurance.

Specific Playboy appearances and timing