Pamela Anderson is an American-Canadian actress, model, activist, novelist, and producer. She gained importance for her performances in the television shows V.I.P. and Home Improvement. However, her true popularity came from Baywatch, which made her a household name and an immediate specific symbol. Playboy magazine selected her as Playmate of the Month in February 1990. Her real name is Pamela Denise Anderson.
Real Name | Pamela Denise Anderson |
Nick Name | Pam |
Profession | Actress, model, producer, author and activist. |
Well-known for | Acting and modeling |
Early life of Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson was born on July 1, 1967, in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. She holds Canadian-American nationality, and she follows Christianity. Her parents are Barry Anderson (father) and Carol Anderson (mother). She has one sibling named Gerry Anderson (brother). In her childhood, she shifted to Vancouver (city of British Columbia, Canada).
She graduated from Highland Secondary School and worked as a fitness instructor before getting “discovered” at a Canadian football game. The stadium’s massive screen spotted her wearing a form-fitting Labatt beer T-shirt. Labatt hired her to appear in advertising.
Date of Birth | July 1, 1967 |
Place of Birth | Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian-American |
Ethnicity | Unknown |
Religion | Christianity |
Father | Barry Anderson |
Mother | Carol Anderson |
Siblings | 1 brother (Gerry Anderson) |
School | Highland Secondary School |
Career life of Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson then moved to LA, where she appeared for Playboy. Later, she became the magazine’s most popular playmate, appearing on more front covers than anybody else. This led to a series of modest TV parts, and in 1991, Pamela was cast in the Emmy-winning US sitcom Home Improvement.
In 1992, she left the show to co-star with David Hasselhoff as CJ in Baywatch. Her profile grew with the series’ popularity. Pam became a household celebrity because to the syndicated show, which featured her in that famous red swimming costume.
V.I.P
In 1998, Anderson made her return to television as both the executive producer and lead actress of the show V.I.P., in which she served as the public face of a bodyguard service. Although V.I.P. did not achieve the same iconic status as Baywatch, it still garnered sufficient popularity to last for four seasons.
Stripperella Stacked
In 2003, Anderson continued to capitalize on her sex-symbol recognition when she played the lead voice role in the animated film Stripperella, playing a stripper who moonlights as an undercover superhero. After the show was canceled, Anderson reappeared in Stacked as a former party girl who finds work at a small bookstore. The network renewed the series in spring 2005 but took it off the air in January 2006.
Borat
In 2008, Anderson made headlines when she appeared in the blockbuster mockumentary Borat: Anderson played herself in the film, which depicted a real-life attempted kidnapping. Audiences argued if the presence was surprising or planned. Anderson declined to comment, but she told MTV that Cohen was “such a nice guy.” The film received nominations for both a Golden Globe and an Oscar.
Dancing Career
Anderson starred in the 2008 feature films Blonde and Blonder and Superhero Movie, as well as Pam: Girl on the Loose, a reality TV show. In 2010, the screen vixen returned to the spotlight, competing on season 10 of the hit show Dancing with the Stars. Anderson returned to the show in 2012 for season 15, Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars.
She subsequently appeared in the 2017 film reboot of Baywatch and competed on the French edition of Dancing with the Stars in 2018.
Social Media Accounts
X (Twitter)
Height, Age, Weight, Star Sign and Net Worth
As of 2024, Pamela is 57 years old. Her weight is 48kg (106 Ibs), while she stands 5’7″ (170 cm) tall. Her star sign is Cancer. Currently, her worth is $20 million.
Age | 57 years old |
Height | 5’7 inches |
Weight | 48 kg |
Star sign | Cancer |
Net worth | $20 million |
Personal Life
Andreson married Motley Crue rocker Tommy Lee in 1995. This couple had two children, Dylan Jagger and Brandon Thomas. But there were several scandals surrounding the marriage, such as the incident where the couple’s sex was captured on film during their honeymoon and was later posted online. Lee was arrested and found guilty of abusing his spouse. Therefore, the marriage ended, and they got divorced in 1998.
Anderson wed rapper Kid Rock on July 29, 2006, on a boat close to Saint-Tropez, France. She revealed her miscarriage in November 2006. She filed for divorce from Kid Rock a few weeks later, claiming irreconcilable differences.
In the infamous 2003 sex video scandal, Anderson wed Rick Salomon, Paris Hilton’s lover, in 2007. A few months later, the marriage was annulled. They remarried in January 2014, but separated in April 2015.
Anderson wed producer Jon Peters, a guy she had dated as a teenage model. Just 12 days later, she ended their relationship by announcing that they were taking a break to “reevaluate what we want from life and one another.”
On Christmas Eve 2020, Anderson married her bodyguard Dan Hayhurst. According to reports from January 2021, and divorced in January 2022.
Spouse | Date/Married | Date of Divorce | Details |
Tommy Lee | Feb 19, 1995 | Feb 28, 1998 | Two sons from this marriage |
Kid Rock | July 2006 | November 2006 | Lasted only four months of marriage |
Rick Salomon | October, 2007 | March, 2008 (Annulled) | First marriage to Salomon was annulled |
Rick Salomon | January 2014 | April 2015 | 2nd marriage to SalomonLasted less than a year |
Jon Peters | January 2020 | January 2020 (Annulled) | Lasted only 20 days. They were not legally married |
Dan Hayhurst | December 24, 2020 | January 2022 | Divorced |
Achievements
Category | Achievement | Details |
Modeling | Playboy Playmate of the Month (October 1990) | Her career began with a high-profile appearance in Playboy. |
Television | Baywatch (1992-1997) | Achieved mainstream popularity with this famous role as CJ Parker. |
Television | Multiple TV Movies and Series | Sustained acting career, with performances in many shows. |
Activism | Animal Rights Advocate | A vocal supporter of PETA and other animal rights organizations. |
Business | Founder of Pamela Anderson Foundation | Promotes environmental and animal welfare causes. |
Interesting Facts
- She has 3.6 million followers on Instagram.
- She has 1 million followers on her Twitter (X) account.
- Her Facebook account has 909k followers.
- Her natural hair color is brunette, but she dyed her hair brown.
- Her eye color is Hazel.
- Her body measurements are 36-22-34.
- She got her breast implants removed.
- She is a vegan and animal rights advocate.
- She is the author of two novels: “Star” and “Starstruck“.
- She has appeared on the cover of Playboy 14 times.
- Between age of 7-12 she participates in gymnastics.
- She wrote many books including Star: A Novel (2004) and Star Struck: A Novel (2005).
Highlights
Movies
Title | Year |
The Commuter | 2010 |
Hollywood & Wine | 2010 |
Costa Rican Summer | 2010 |
Blonde and Blonder | 2008 |
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan | 2006 |
No Rules | 2005 |
Pauly Shore Is Dead | 2003 |
Scooby-Doo | 2002 |
Barb Wire | 1996 |
Naked Souls | 1995 |
Raw Justice | 1994 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who is Pamela Anderson?
Pamela Anderson is an American-Canadian actress, model, activist, novelist, and producer.
Q2. How tall is she?
She is 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Q3. How old is she?
She is 57 years old.
Q4. How much is her net worth?
Her estimated net worth is $20 million.
Q5. How many times has she married?
She married 6 times in her life.
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