Sources revealed that Mercede Johnston, the 18-year-old sister of Levi Johnston, Bristol Palin’s former fiancé, reportedly posed nude for a four-page spread in Playboy magazine. The issue, slated for September, is said to feature not only the nude pictorial but also a candid interview where Mercede Johnston voices strong criticisms of the Palin family.
Alt: Mercede Johnston nude photoshoot for Playboy magazine, September issue.
According to reports, the Palin family did not participate in the piece written by George Gurley for Playboy. Mercede Johnston has been publicly critical of Bristol and Sarah Palin on numerous occasions, particularly through her website and blog posts. Her outspoken nature has often placed her in the center of media attention concerning the Johnston and Palin families.
Prior to the Playboy revelation, Mercede Johnston publicly criticized Bristol Palin’s autobiography, “Not Afraid of Life: My Journey So Far.” In a blog post, she suggested a more fitting title would be “Not Afraid of Lies,” indicating her disapproval of the book’s content and Bristol’s narrative. This public disagreement highlights the ongoing tension and differing perspectives within the extended family circle.
The New York Post reported that Mercede Johnston was compensated less than $25,000 for her nude photoshoot. This venture into Playboy mirrors her brother Levi Johnston’s previous decision to pose nude for Playgirl magazine. Levi Johnston’s Playgirl appearance, which featured him posing with hockey equipment, reportedly led to record-breaking sales for the magazine, demonstrating the public interest in the personal lives of those connected to the Palin family.
Alt: Mercede Johnston criticizing Sarah Palin, focusing on political commentary and family disputes.
In one particularly pointed blog post from July, Mercede addressed Bristol’s claims about her relationship with Levi. She wrote about Levi’s feelings, stating, “Sadly it is now very obvious that his love was never truly reciprocated.” She further commented on the personal nature of such matters but felt compelled to speak out, asserting, “Trust me, he would never do to her what she [Bristol] has so casually done to him. Never.”
Alt: Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston, and their son Tripp Johnston during a family photoshoot, reflecting past relationships and public scrutiny.
The news of Mercede Johnston’s Playboy appearance arrives as Sarah Palin continues to be a prominent figure in Republican politics. Despite not having formally declared her candidacy, Sarah Palin remains a significant presence, often mentioned in discussions alongside other Republican presidential hopefuls such as Mitt Romney and Michelle Bachmann. Her potential political ambitions continue to be a subject of speculation and public interest, set against the backdrop of family dramas involving the Johnstons.
