Charli XCX stars on Playboy’s fall 2026 cover

British pop star Charli XCX is the cover star for Playboy magazine’s fall 2026 issue. The photoshoot, captured by photographer Aidan Zamiri, was staged on a boat along the River Thames in London, utilizing the city skyline and landmarks like Big Ben as backdrops.

In an accompanying interview, Charli XCX expressed her long-standing desire to work with the iconic publication, citing an appreciation for the brand, female bodies, and “full-out sexiness.” She described her philosophy on photography, stating that a truly sexy image captures a person’s “true essence” and can be “raw, messy, perhaps a little vulnerable.”

The feature also includes commentary regarding her friend and fellow Playboy model Kylie Jenner, who appeared in Charli’s A24 mockumentary, “The Moment.”