# Charli XCX Playboy magazine feature

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/charli-xcx-playboy-magazine-feature
> Updated: 2026-09-16T18:19:03.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

British pop star Charli XCX appeared as 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, using the city skyline and landmarks such as Big Ben as backdrops.

In an accompanying interview, Charli XCX expressed a long-standing desire to work with the publication, citing an appreciation for the brand, female bodies, and “full-out sexiness.” She described her photography philosophy as capturing a person’s “true essence,” noting that images can be “raw, messy, perhaps a little vulnerable.” The feature also includes commentary regarding her friend Kylie Jenner, who appeared in Charli’s A24 mockumentary, “The Moment.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Charli XCX stars on Playboy’s fall 2026 cover

British singer Charli XCX stars on the fall 2026 cover of Playboy magazine, featuring a photoshoot staged on the River Thames in London.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charli-xcx-stars-on-playboys-fall-2026-cover

### 2026-08-24: Charli XCX shares vacation photos from lake getaway

Singer Charli XCX shared photos from a lake getaway on Instagram, featuring fashion shots in a Gus Van Sant bikini and candid moments with friends.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charli-xcx-shares-vacation-photos-from-lake-getaway

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