Cosmo Australia brings back the iconic male centrefold

Cosmopolitan Australia has announced the return of its iconic centrefold – kicking things off with Netflix’s Heartbreak High actor and model, Josh Heuston.

In April 1972, Cosmopolitan US made headlines by featuring Burt Reynolds as the first-ever male nude centrefold – a bold move that pushed the boundaries of mainstream media.

Most international versions of Cosmopolitan did not adopt the male centrefold feature in the same manner, including Cosmopolitan Australia, but another Australian publication – Cleo – did. Cosmopolitan US also did not continue the centrefolds, following Reynolds’ edition.

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