Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American model and actress.
Anderson rose to prominence in the early-‘90s as a glamor model for ‘Playboy’ magazine. She later achieved mainstream recognition for starring in the television series Baywatch (1992 – 1997).
In addition to modeling and acting, Pamela Anderson is also a renowned author with several novels to her name. The award-winning model has also supported numerous charitable causes over the years, particularly animal rights.
Pamela Anderson Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Pamela Denise Anderson |
| Popular Name: | Pamela Anderson |
| Nicknames: | Rubber Band |
| Birth Date: | July 1, 1967 |
| Age: | 55 years |
| Parents: | Barry Anderson and Carol Anderson |
| Siblings: | Gerry Anderson |
| Birth Place: | Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality: | Canadian and American |
| Ethnicity: | Mixed (Finnish, English, Irish, Russian, and Volga German) |
| Religion: | Non-religious |
| Education: | Highland Secondary School |
| Marital Status: | Divorced; previously married to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee (from 1995 until their divorce in 1998), singer Kid Rock (from 2006 until their divorce in 2007), poker player Rick Salomon (from 2007 until their separation in 2008, and then again from 2014 until their eventual divorce a year later), Hollywood producer Jon Peters (from 2020 until their separation a few months later), and her bodyguard Dan Hayhurst (from 2020 until their separation in 2022) |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Children: | Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee (from her marriage to Tommy Lee) |
| Net Worth: | USD 25 million |
| Source of Wealth: | Modeling, Acting, Television Producing & Directing, Writing, Endorsement Deals, and Other Ventures |
| Height: | 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) |
| Weight: | In kilograms: 47 kg; In pounds: 104 lbs. |
Early Life and Career Information
Early Life
Pamela Denise Anderson was born on July 1, 1967, in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada, to Barry Anderson and Carol Anderson. Her father was a furnace repairman whereas her mother worked as a waitress.
Anderson attended Highland Secondary School based in Comox, British Columbia. She played high school volleyball and was a resourceful member of her school’s volleyball team until her graduation in 1985.
Pamela Anderson has spent her entire life in the spotlight. Anderson first received media coverage right after her birth. Her birth date on July 1, 1967, coincided with the 100th anniversary of Canada’s official founding through the Constitution Act, 1867. Therefore, Anderson and many more Canadian children born on this date were centennial babies.
Modeling Career
In 1988, three years after graduating from Highland Secondary School, Pamela Anderson landed her first job as a fitness instructor in Vancouver. The following year, she worked briefly as a spokesmodel for Labatt’s Beer.
Anderson’s modeling career began to take shape when she appeared as ‘Playboy’s cover girl in the magazine’s October 1989 issue. She subsequently moved to Los Angeles, United States, to pursue her modeling dreams.
As a model, Pamela Anderson shot to the national limelight when she made Playboy’s ‘Playmate of the Month’ in the magazine’s February 1990 issue. Anderson spent her next 22 years modeling for Playboy. She has since appeared on more of the magazine’s covers than any celebrity. Her stint in Playboy also included contributing articles for the company.
Acting Career
Pamela Anderson made her acting debut by appearing as Yvette in a 1990 episode of ‘Married with Children.’ She also appeared as Chris in an episode of ‘Charles in Charge’ the same year.
Anderson subsequently landed three television roles in 1991. They include appearances in episodes of ‘Married People,’ ‘Top of the Heap,’ and ‘Married With Children.’ The same year, she made her film debut after accepting a minor, uncredited role of cheerleader in ‘The Taking of Beverly Hills.’
Pamela Anderson’s big television break came when she began starring as Lisa in ‘Home Improvement.’ She left the show in 1993 after appearing in 23 episodes.
Anderson eventually shot to the international limelight for her role as C. J. Parker in the series Baywatch (1992–1997). She landed several films and television roles during the same period. They include appearances in the movies Snapdragon (1993), Raw Justice (1994), Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise (1995), Naked Souls (1996), and Barb Wire (1996). She also appeared in the series Days of Our Lives (1992), What’s Up Doc? (1993), Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Mystery (1994), Ruby Wax Meets… (1996 – 1997), and The Nanny (1997).
The following are Anderson’s other major acting credits;
Films
• Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay (1998)
• Scooby-Doo (2002)
• Scary Movie 3 (2003)
• No Rules (2005)
• Borat (2006)
• Hollywood & Wine (2010)
• The People Garden (2016)
• Baywatch (2017)
• The Institute (2017)
• SPF-18 (2017)
Television
• V.I.P. (1998 – 2002)
• King of the Hill (2002)
• Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003; television film)
• Less than Perfect (2003)
• Stripperella (2003 – 2004)
• 8 Simple Rules (2005)
• Mad TV (2005)
• Stacked (2005 – 2006)
• Kath & Kim (2008)
• Bigg Boss 4 (2010)
• Dancing with the Stars (2010 – 2012; as a contestant)
• America’s Book of Secrets (2012)
• Dancing on Ice (2013)
• The Hills: New Beginnings (2019)
• Loose Women (2021)
Other Ventures
Pamela Anderson is also a producer, director, and author. She served as the executive producer of the 2008 film ‘Blonde and Blonder’ and the reality television series ‘E!’s Pam: Girl on the Loose!’
As an author, Anderson has released two autobiographies – Pandemonium (1997) and Raw (2015). She has also authored four novels. They include;
• My New School series (2003–2004)
• Star: A Novel (2004)
• Star Struck (2005)
• Lust for Love: Rekindling Intimacy and Passion in Your Relationship (2018)
Pamela Anderson’s Net Worth
Pamela Anderson is widely considered one of the world’s most accomplished models of all time. So, it’s not surprising that she’s equally wealthy. As at November 1, 2022, Anderson had a net worth of $25 million.
Interestingly though, most of Pamela Anderson’s millions came from acting rather than modeling. Anderson earned $300,000 per episode of ‘Baywatch’ during the show’s peak episodes. That came to $6.6 million per season or the inflation equivalent of $12 million per season in today’s dollars.
‘Bigg Boss’ is Anderson’s other notable income earner. She reportedly pocketed a whopping $550,000 for spending a paltry three days in the reality television series.
Anderson also earned millions from real estate. Her most famous real estate investment was a Malibu home that she purchased in 2000 for $1.8 million. She subsequently spent $8 million renovating the house and rented it for $50,000 per month for several years before selling it in 2021 for $11.8 million.
Lessons from Pamela Anderson
1. Nothing happens by chance
Pamela Anderson’s modeling career began rather by accident. Anderson was attending a BC Lions Canadian Football League (CFL) game in Vancouver when she appeared on the big screen donning a sexy Labatt’s Beer t-shirt, much to the crowd’s applause. She was hired by Labatt’s Beer as the brand’s spokesmodel shortly after and went on to become one of the world’s most successful models.
2. Your past doesn’t define your future
Anderson experienced a rather rough childhood. She was sexually molested by a female babysitter as a child and gang-raped when she was 14. Nonetheless, she defied all the odds to become the celebrated celebrity she is today.
3. A chick that will grow into a cock can be spotted on the first day
Fate prepared Pamela Anderson for a career in showbiz right from the cradle. Anderson became an instant celebrity as a “Centennial Baby” on the very day she was born.
Famous Quotes by Pamela Anderson
• Eventually you just have to realize that you’re living for an audience of one. I’m not here for anyone else’s approval.
• It’s great to be a blonde. With low expectations, it’s very easy to surprise people.
• Life is like sex. It’s not always good, but it’s always worth trying.
• Natural beauty takes at least two hours in front of a mirror.
• The sexiest thing about men is how they are with kids… If they are great with kids they are real men… selfless, powerful, comforting… Too bad so many men suck!
Wrap Up
Pamela Anderson’s name is synonymous with modeling. Anderson has been a household name in the global modeling and cinematic industry for over three decades. Her efforts have deservedly translated into millions in her bank account.
