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In April 2022, actress , known for her role as Lilly Seefeld in the long-running German soap Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (GZSZ), appeared on the cover of Playboy for the second time . While the pictorial was largely celebrated by fans, her accompanying interview sparked criticism from some readers. The Core of the Controversy

Critics on social media and in celebrity news outlets like GALA pointed out a perceived contradiction: she was promoting body acceptance and "curves" while appearing in a magazine known for highly stylized, traditionally "perfect" imagery. In April 2022, actress , known for her

Steen stated she hoped the photos would encourage other women to feel comfortable in their own skin, regardless of societal pressure to be thin. In April 2022