The October 1976 Italian edition of is widely cited as the most controversial issue in the magazine’s history due to its feature of Eva Ionesco

Court Orders: In 2012, a Paris court ordered Irina Ionesco to pay damages and relinquish the negatives of the explicit pictures to her daughter.

In 1976, Eva Ionesco's career took a significant turn when she was featured as the Playboy centerfold for the month of August. This coveted spot catapulted her to international fame, making her a household name and a sex symbol of the era. The centerfold photo, showcasing her natural beauty and playful demeanor, remains an iconic representation of 1970s glamour.

A French court ordered Irina to pay €10,000 in damages for breaching Eva’s privacy and to hand over certain negatives.

Decades later, Eva sued her mother multiple times. In 2012, a Paris court ordered Irina to pay €10,000 in damages and return the negatives of the explicit pictures taken of Eva between the ages of four and 12. Court Rulings: