Jayne Mansfield

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Jayne Mansfield's achievements extend beyond her box office numbers. She holds the distinction of being the first woman named Playboy Playmate of the Month, a historic moment for the magazine. Her induction into the Playboy Hall of Fame posthumously acknowledges her lasting impact on adult entertainment culture. Recognized in Guinness World Records as one of the most photographed women of the 20th century, her visual legacy remains unparalleled. VH1 ranked her #35 on their list of "100 Greatest Sex Symbols," and Empire Magazine placed her #15 on their "50 Greatest Stars of All Time" list, cementing her status as an iconic figure in cinema history.

AwardsJayne Mansfield won the Theatre World Award in 1963 for her Broadway performance in Let Me Be Your Star. This prestigious award recognized her talent beyond her screen persona as a sex symbol. While she received various nominations and recognition from publications throughout her career, this remains the only major competitive award she officially won during her lifetime.

Honours & Distinctions

Playboy Hall of Fame Induction

Playboy·1994

Posthumous induction recognizing her status as the first Playmate of the Month.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·1990

Recognized as one of the most photographed women of the 20th century.

Rankings & Lists

#35

100 Greatest Sex Symbols

VH1·2006

#15

50 Greatest Stars of All Time

Empire Magazine·2009

Magazine Covers

TIME

March 1956

Rise as a new sex symbol

Playboy

December 1955

First Playmate of the Month

Life Magazine

Multiple issues, late 1950s

Documenting films and lifestyle

Records & Feats

First Playboy Playmate of the Month

Historic First·1955

Vera Jayne Palmer became the first woman ever featured as Playmate of the Month in December 1955.

Most Photographed Woman of the 20th Century

Record·1990

Recognized by Guinness World Records for her immense global popularity and media presence.