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'Pam & Tommy' reaction
- The most scandalous and traumatic period of her life is retold in the Hulu series 'Pam & Tommy.' Lily James plays Anderson in 1995 when she started her whirlwind romance with Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee. The series centers around the theft and release of the sex tape Anderson and Lee made on their honeymoon. A source close to Anderson stated that the star will never watch the series as it focuses on a terribly traumatic event in her life that still haunts her to this day.
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Roots
- Pamela Denise Anderson was born July 1, 1967 in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada.
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Centennial Baby
- She was born on the 100th anniversary of Canada's official founding, and her birth was covered by the media as a "Centennial Baby."
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Finnish roots - Her great-grandfather, Juho Hyytiäinen, was Finnish. He left Saarijärvi for Canada in 1908.
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New life
- Juho Hyytiäinen eventually changed his last name to Anderson when he started a new life on the other side of the pond.
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Russian roots
- Pamela Anderson also has Russian roots from her mother’s side, despite believing for a long time that she had Dutch ancestry.
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Teenage years
- She attended Highland Secondary School in Comox, British Columbia, where she played on the volleyball team (pictured first on the left, back row). She graduated in 1985.
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New life
- After graduating, Anderson moved to Vancouver in 1988 and started working as a fitness instructor.
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Discovery
- She was “discovered” in 1989 during a BC Lions Canadian Football League game, where she appeared on the jumbotron at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.
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Playboy debut
- In October of the same year, Anderson made the cover of Playboy magazine.
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Playboy
- Pamela Anderson was a Playmate for 22 years, and appeared in the magazine more than any other model.
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Breast implants
- She underwent breast implant surgery, increasing her bust size to 34D. Years later, she increased it to 34DD.
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Breast implants
- But in 1999, Pamela Anderson got her breast implants removed.
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TV debut
- After moving to LA, she landed a role in the sitcom ‘Home Improvement.’ She subsequently played minor roles on other TV series.
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Big break
- In 1992, Pamela Anderson started saving lives and breaking hearts on a Los Angeles beach in ‘Baywatch.’
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'Baywatch'
- The bombshell played lifeguard C.J. Parker.
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'Baywatch'
- She starred in the series for 111 episodes, from 1992 to 1997.
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'Baywatch'
- 'Baywatch' catapulted Pamela Anderson to stardom.
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'Baywatch'
- She starred on the show for five seasons, and was one of the longest-serving cast members.
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'Baywatch'
- Here's C.J. with Matt Brody (David Charvet) and Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff).
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Film debut
- The actress made her big screen debut in 'Snapdragon’ in 1993.
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Movies
- This was then followed by ‘Raw Justice’ in 1994.
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'Barb Wire'
- In 1996, she played Barbara Rose Kopetski in ‘Barb Wire.’
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'Barb Wire'
- For the role, she won the Razzie Award for Worst New Star.
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Other film highlights
- Pamela Anderson also starred in 'Scary Movie 3,' 'Scooby-Doo,' and 'Superhero Movie.'
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Books
- In 2004, she released a book called ‘Star,’ in collaboration with Eric Shaw Quinn. The book was about a teenager trying to become famous.
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American citizenship
- In 2004, Pamela Anderson officially became a United States citizen, though she still retained her Canadian citizenship.
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Book
- In 2005, the book sequel ‘Star Struck’ was published.
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'Roast of Pamela Anderson'
- That same year, Comedy Central aired the 'Roast of Pamela Anderson' to honor her.
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Representing Canada
- In 2005, Pamela Anderson was named the most powerful Canadian in Hollywood.
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'Baywatch'
- In 2017, the actress made a cameo appearance in the movie.
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Reality TV
- Pamela Anderson has participated in a number of reality TV shows, including ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Dancing with the Stars.’
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Animal rights
- Pamela Anderson is an avid supporter of animal rights and has taken part in numerous campaigns to raise awareness.
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Animal rights
- She has been a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) supporter for many years.
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Veganism
- She became a vegetarian in her teens, and is currently a vegan.
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Julian Assange
- Pamela Anderson is a supporter of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. In May 2019, she even visited him in prison.
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Health activism
- In 2005, she became the spokesperson for the MAC AIDS Fund and the American Liver Foundation.
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First rock star boyfriend
- Pamela Anderson dated Poison front man Bret Michaels in 1994.
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Pam and Tommy
- Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe's drummer, Tommy Lee, got married on February 19, 1995. They had known each other for just four days.
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Pamela Anderson Lee
- They were one of the most famous celebrity couples of the '90s.
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Sons
- They have two children together: Brandon Thomas (born in 1996) and Dylan Jagger (born in 1997).
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Sex tape
- In 1995, a sex tape of the couple shot during their honeymoon was stolen from their home and leaked on the Internet.
© Getty Images
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Sex tape
- Pamela Anderson sued the video distribution company, Internet Entertainment Group, and they settled. The tape was then commercially available.
© Getty Images
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But this wasn't the only sex tape that leaked
- Reportedly, a tape featuring Pamela Anderson and her ex-boyfriend Bret Michaels was also leaked.
© Getty Images
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Domestic violence
- In February 1998, Tommy Lee was arrested for alleged "spousal abuse, child abuse, and unlawful possession of a firearm." He was sentenced to six months in jail.
© Getty Images
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The end
- The couple divorced later in 1998.
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Hepatitis C
- In 2012, Anderson came forward and stated that she contracted the disease, reportedly by sharing a tattoo needle with Tommy Lee.
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Hepatitis C
- But in 2015, she stated that she was now cured.
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New fiancé
- After her divorce, Pamela Anderson got engaged to model Marcus Schenkenberg. The couple split up in 2001.
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Kid Rock
- Anderson then started a relationship with musician Kid Rock, with whom she tied the knot in France on July 29, 2006.
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Kid Rock
- But 17 days later, she filed for divorce.
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Back with Tommy Lee
- Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee started seeing each other again around 2007.
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Double trouble
- But she later married film producer Rick Salomon... twice! Their second marriage came to an end in 2015.
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French boyfriend
- Anderson started dating French soccer star Adil Rami in 2017, but the couple split in 2020.
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Old fling
- On January 20, 2020, Pamela Anderson married Hollywood producer Jon Peters. In February, they separated. The former couple had dated years ago.
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'Pam & Tommy' reaction
- The most scandalous and traumatic period of her life is retold in the Hulu series 'Pam & Tommy.' Lily James plays Anderson in 1995 when she started her whirlwind romance with Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee. The series centers around the theft and release of the sex tape Anderson and Lee made on their honeymoon. A source close to Anderson stated that the star will never watch the series as it focuses on a terribly traumatic event in her life that still haunts her to this day.
© Getty Images/BrunoPress
1 / 56 Fotos
Roots
- Pamela Denise Anderson was born July 1, 1967 in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada.
© Getty Images
2 / 56 Fotos
Centennial Baby
- She was born on the 100th anniversary of Canada's official founding, and her birth was covered by the media as a "Centennial Baby."
© Getty Images
3 / 56 Fotos
Finnish roots - Her great-grandfather, Juho Hyytiäinen, was Finnish. He left Saarijärvi for Canada in 1908.
© iStock
4 / 56 Fotos
New life
- Juho Hyytiäinen eventually changed his last name to Anderson when he started a new life on the other side of the pond.
© Getty Images
5 / 56 Fotos
Russian roots
- Pamela Anderson also has Russian roots from her mother’s side, despite believing for a long time that she had Dutch ancestry.
© Getty Images
6 / 56 Fotos
Teenage years
- She attended Highland Secondary School in Comox, British Columbia, where she played on the volleyball team (pictured first on the left, back row). She graduated in 1985.
© Getty Images
7 / 56 Fotos
New life
- After graduating, Anderson moved to Vancouver in 1988 and started working as a fitness instructor.
© Getty Images
8 / 56 Fotos
Discovery
- She was “discovered” in 1989 during a BC Lions Canadian Football League game, where she appeared on the jumbotron at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.
© Getty Images
9 / 56 Fotos
Playboy debut
- In October of the same year, Anderson made the cover of Playboy magazine.
© Getty Images
10 / 56 Fotos
Playboy
- Pamela Anderson was a Playmate for 22 years, and appeared in the magazine more than any other model.
© Getty Images
11 / 56 Fotos
Breast implants
- She underwent breast implant surgery, increasing her bust size to 34D. Years later, she increased it to 34DD.
© Getty Images
12 / 56 Fotos
Breast implants
- But in 1999, Pamela Anderson got her breast implants removed.
© Getty Images
13 / 56 Fotos
TV debut
- After moving to LA, she landed a role in the sitcom ‘Home Improvement.’ She subsequently played minor roles on other TV series.
© Getty Images
14 / 56 Fotos
Big break
- In 1992, Pamela Anderson started saving lives and breaking hearts on a Los Angeles beach in ‘Baywatch.’
© BrunoPress
15 / 56 Fotos
'Baywatch'
- The bombshell played lifeguard C.J. Parker.
© BrunoPress
16 / 56 Fotos
'Baywatch'
- She starred in the series for 111 episodes, from 1992 to 1997.
© Getty Images
17 / 56 Fotos
'Baywatch'
- 'Baywatch' catapulted Pamela Anderson to stardom.
© Getty Images
18 / 56 Fotos
'Baywatch'
- She starred on the show for five seasons, and was one of the longest-serving cast members.
© Getty Images
19 / 56 Fotos
'Baywatch'
- Here's C.J. with Matt Brody (David Charvet) and Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff).
© Getty Images
20 / 56 Fotos
Film debut
- The actress made her big screen debut in 'Snapdragon’ in 1993.
© Getty Images
21 / 56 Fotos
Movies
- This was then followed by ‘Raw Justice’ in 1994.
© Getty Images
22 / 56 Fotos
'Barb Wire'
- In 1996, she played Barbara Rose Kopetski in ‘Barb Wire.’
© Getty Images
23 / 56 Fotos
'Barb Wire'
- For the role, she won the Razzie Award for Worst New Star.
© Getty Images
24 / 56 Fotos
Other film highlights
- Pamela Anderson also starred in 'Scary Movie 3,' 'Scooby-Doo,' and 'Superhero Movie.'
© Getty Images
25 / 56 Fotos
Books
- In 2004, she released a book called ‘Star,’ in collaboration with Eric Shaw Quinn. The book was about a teenager trying to become famous.
© Getty Images
26 / 56 Fotos
American citizenship
- In 2004, Pamela Anderson officially became a United States citizen, though she still retained her Canadian citizenship.
© Getty Images
27 / 56 Fotos
Book
- In 2005, the book sequel ‘Star Struck’ was published.
© Getty Images
28 / 56 Fotos
'Roast of Pamela Anderson'
- That same year, Comedy Central aired the 'Roast of Pamela Anderson' to honor her.
© Getty Images
29 / 56 Fotos
Representing Canada
- In 2005, Pamela Anderson was named the most powerful Canadian in Hollywood.
© Getty Images
30 / 56 Fotos
'Baywatch'
- In 2017, the actress made a cameo appearance in the movie.
© Getty Images
31 / 56 Fotos
Reality TV
- Pamela Anderson has participated in a number of reality TV shows, including ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Dancing with the Stars.’
© Getty Images
32 / 56 Fotos
Animal rights
- Pamela Anderson is an avid supporter of animal rights and has taken part in numerous campaigns to raise awareness.
© Getty Images
33 / 56 Fotos
Animal rights
- She has been a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) supporter for many years.
© Getty Images
34 / 56 Fotos
Veganism
- She became a vegetarian in her teens, and is currently a vegan.
© Getty Images
35 / 56 Fotos
Julian Assange
- Pamela Anderson is a supporter of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. In May 2019, she even visited him in prison.
© Getty Images
36 / 56 Fotos
Health activism
- In 2005, she became the spokesperson for the MAC AIDS Fund and the American Liver Foundation.
© Getty Images
37 / 56 Fotos
First rock star boyfriend
- Pamela Anderson dated Poison front man Bret Michaels in 1994.
© Getty Images
38 / 56 Fotos
Pam and Tommy
- Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe's drummer, Tommy Lee, got married on February 19, 1995. They had known each other for just four days.
© Getty Images
39 / 56 Fotos
Pamela Anderson Lee
- They were one of the most famous celebrity couples of the '90s.
© Getty Images
40 / 56 Fotos
Sons
- They have two children together: Brandon Thomas (born in 1996) and Dylan Jagger (born in 1997).
© Getty Images
41 / 56 Fotos
Sex tape
- In 1995, a sex tape of the couple shot during their honeymoon was stolen from their home and leaked on the Internet.
© Getty Images
42 / 56 Fotos
Sex tape
- Pamela Anderson sued the video distribution company, Internet Entertainment Group, and they settled. The tape was then commercially available.
© Getty Images
43 / 56 Fotos
But this wasn't the only sex tape that leaked
- Reportedly, a tape featuring Pamela Anderson and her ex-boyfriend Bret Michaels was also leaked.
© Getty Images
44 / 56 Fotos
Domestic violence
- In February 1998, Tommy Lee was arrested for alleged "spousal abuse, child abuse, and unlawful possession of a firearm." He was sentenced to six months in jail.
© Getty Images
45 / 56 Fotos
The end
- The couple divorced later in 1998.
© Getty Images
46 / 56 Fotos
Hepatitis C
- In 2012, Anderson came forward and stated that she contracted the disease, reportedly by sharing a tattoo needle with Tommy Lee.
© Getty Images
47 / 56 Fotos
Hepatitis C
- But in 2015, she stated that she was now cured.
© Getty Images
48 / 56 Fotos
New fiancé
- After her divorce, Pamela Anderson got engaged to model Marcus Schenkenberg. The couple split up in 2001.
© Getty Images
49 / 56 Fotos
Kid Rock
- Anderson then started a relationship with musician Kid Rock, with whom she tied the knot in France on July 29, 2006.
© BrunoPress
50 / 56 Fotos
Kid Rock
- But 17 days later, she filed for divorce.
© Getty Images
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Back with Tommy Lee
- Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee started seeing each other again around 2007.
© Getty Images
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Double trouble
- But she later married film producer Rick Salomon... twice! Their second marriage came to an end in 2015.
© Getty Images
53 / 56 Fotos
French boyfriend
- Anderson started dating French soccer star Adil Rami in 2017, but the couple split in 2020.
© Getty Images
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Old fling
- On January 20, 2020, Pamela Anderson married Hollywood producer Jon Peters. In February, they separated. The former couple had dated years ago.
© Getty Images
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The highs and lows of Pamela Anderson
The 'Baywatch' star is 55 years old
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She's probably the world's most popular 'lifeguard.' Well, at least she was in the '90s when teenage boys had posters of her covering their bedroom walls. Pamela Anderson is undoubtedly one of the sexiest female icons of the '90s. A model, actress, and activist, she found success in the TV show 'Baywatch,' and the rest is history. But the former Playmate also has a history of troubled relationships as well as her fair share of scandals.
And she's still making big moves! The 55-year-old actress made her Broadway debut on April 12 2022 in the role of Roxie Hart in the long-running musical 'Chicago.' An audience member at the show told People magazine that "the audience went insane" for Anderson and that she looked "flawless" in the role of Hart, pictured in a black leotard and fishnets with a cropped blonde look at curtain call. "She just looked like she was having a great time at the end of the show," the audience member added.
In this gallery, we look back at Pamela Anderson's life, from her career to her personal life. Click on!
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