Carmen Electra has returned to Playboy, posing for the magazine three decades after her debut appearance. At 54, Electra, known for her role in ‘Baywatch,’ is featured in the Summer 2026 issue. First appearing in Playboy in 1996 at 24, she now graces its pages once more, posing in fishnets and answering readers’ questions about love and dating.

Electra is open to finding new romance in her life. She expressed her preferences in a recent interview with Fox News Digital, saying, “I still like a guy that’s a little bit edgy, but I wouldn’t mind being with a dad type.” She reminisced about dating someone with a daughter and how she connected with them during the relationship.

“They don’t have to be a dad,” she noted. “They could be a little bit younger. I don’t know. I’m not looking for the man with money. That’s not my goal,” she added.

Electra’s relationship history includes marriages to NBA star Dennis Rodman in 1998, with an annulment just nine days later, and Dave Navarro, guitarist for Jane’s Addiction, whom she married in 2003. They separated in 2006, finalizing their divorce in 2007.

She emphasized the importance of finding someone with shared interests, while also valuing differences. “It’s cool when opposites attract,” said Electra, revealing she has always prioritized love, even having it tattooed on her wrist.

Electra feels loved and supported by her fans, particularly through social media. “Sometimes I’m trying different things on my Instagram page,” she explained, highlighting her fans’ unwavering support despite mixed reactions.

Electra finds confidence in staying busy with work, asserting, “I feel the most confident when I’m working, and I’ve been working a lot.” For her, working is synonymous with happiness, boosting her confidence alongside being in love.

She used her Playboy appearance to inspire women, rejecting age-related stereotypes. Electra encourages self-affirmation, saying, “Don’t let anyone tell you you’re too old. You have to change your thought process.” She advocates embracing one’s inner child and maintaining a youthful spirit, which she believes is key to being genuinely appreciated by others.