Pamela Anderson is a Canadian actress and model who is probably known for her roles in Home Improvement and Baywatch. She attained fame after being selected as Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in 1990.
This phenomenal actress has starred in several TV series and films, including Home Improvement, Baywatch, Stacked, Barb Wire, Scary Movie 3, The Last Showgirl, and City Hunter. As an animal lover, she had associated with PETA and had been actively involved in animal rights campaigns. She came into the glamour world by accident when she was discovered by a model scout who then recruited her to model for their company’s commercials. Having been blessed with good looks and an attractive persona, the unmatched beauty was given an offer to feature on the cover of Playboy’s monthly edition, and eventually, she became popular among Americans. Thereafter, she hasn’t turned her back and is now an inspiration for the teenage demographic. So, who is Pamela Anderson? Here’s everything we know about the star.
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Pamela Anderson Biography
Pamela Anderson was born on the 1st of July 1967, in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. She is currently 57 years old.
| Birth Name | Pamela Denise Anderson |
| Nickname | Pam Anderson, Pammy, Pamela Lee |
| Date of Birth | July 1, 1967 |
| Place of Birth | Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada |
| Age | 57 years old |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Profession | Actress, Model, TV Producer, Author |
| Nationality | Canadian, American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Ex-Spouse | Dan Hayhurst |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Cassis, French Riviera, France |
Early Life: Family and Education
Pamela is the daughter of a furnace repairman father, Barry, and a waitress mother, Carol Anderson. Her great-grandfather, Juho Hyytiäinen, who was of Finnish and Romani descent, immigrated to Canada in 1908 and changed his name to Anderson. She has Finnish, Romanian, English, and Russian ancestry. Her brother’s name is Garry Anderson.
Pam attended École Highland Secondary School in Comox, British Columbia, from which she graduated high school in 1985.
Pamela Anderson Personal Life
The budding actress has had relationships with many high-profile celebrities at different times in her career. Pamela married his first husband, Tommy Lee, drummer of Mötley Crüe, on February 19, 1995. Interestingly, they had known each other for just 4 days before their marriage. They have two sons together: Brandon Thomas (born June 5, 1996) and Dylan Jagger (born December 29, 1997). She divorced him in 1998 following spousal abuse.
After that, Anderson dated Swedish model Marcus Schenkenberg from 2000 until 2001. They even got engaged, which was eventually called off. Pamela then became involved in a relationship with musician Kid Rock in 2001. They got engaged in 2002 and married on July 29, 2006, but they split in November of that year.
She then married film producer Rick Salomon. In February 2015, she filed for divorce, which was finalized on April 29, 2015. She married Hollywood producer Jon Peters for around a year in 2020. In December 2020, Pamela secretly married her then-boyfriend Dan Hayhurst. They separated after a year and filed for divorce.
Apart from these relationships, Pamela also dated Kelly Slater, Fred Durst, Stephen Dorff, Laurence Hallier, David Binn, Criss Angel, Jamie Padgett, Julian Assange, and Adil Rami.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 6.5 inches Centimeters – 169 cm Meters – 1.69 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 60 kg Pounds – 132 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 39-25-34 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dyed Blonde |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) / 6 (UK) |
| Dress Size | 8 (US) / 12 (UK) |
| Distinctive Features | Buxom Figure Blonde Hair Breasts Implants |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Her first film appearance was an uncredited role in the 1991 action film The Taking of Beverly Hills. She played a cheerleader girl in the film.
Anderson has also appeared in films such as Raw Justice (1994), Barb Wire (1996), and Blonde and Blonder (2008).
Television Debut
In 1990, Pamela guest appeared in the sitcom Married with Children for her role as Yvette in an episode titled “Al… with Kelly.”
Brand Endorsements
Anderson has been associated with several brands and appeared in their commercials, such as AltaVista, ‘Hi’ mobile telephone, Uncle Toby’s Vita Bricks, Pizza Hut, TNN, Alexis Vogel System makeup kit, TV Land, Walkers crisps, among many others.
Favorite Things
- Author – PD James, Elizabeth George, Neil Gaiman
- Books – American Gods by Neil Gaiman, Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block, The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, Common Sense by Thomas Paine
- TV Show – NCAA College Basketball
- Composer – Dougie MacLean
- Movie – Van Helsing (2004)
Net Worth
Pamela Anderson’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million as of 2025. Her immense net worth comes from television and film appearances, endorsements, modeling, and other business endeavors.
She owns several real estate properties in Canada and the United States, including her $7.75 million Malibu house. The house comes with all the bells and whistles and is listed for sale. Her modern luxury home, located in Melbourne, Australia, is also up for sale, featuring two bedrooms, a large living room, and a pool.
She has a wide range of luxury cars, including a Jaguar XK, a Range Rover, and a Maserati Quattroporte.
Facts
Pamela was named the country’s ‘Centennial Baby’ for being the first baby born on July 1, 1967, the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation.
Growing up, she had a disturbed teen life as she got raped at 12 by a 25-year-old man, and at 14, gang-raped by 7 men.
During the late 1980s, she worked as a fitness instructor.
She had a golden retriever dog named Star who died in 2007. Pam also had a chihuahua dog named Chiquito. It was stolen.
Having served as a Playboy model for about 22 years, Pam has been featured many times on the magazine cover than any model in Playboy’s history.
She became a citizen of the United States on May 21, 204, while retaining her Canadian citizenship.
In 2006, Pamela Anderson was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame.
Pam appeared as a guest contestant in the popular Indian controversial reality show Bigg Boss.
Anderson’s sex tapes have often led to controversies.
In 2013, Anderson appeared on season 8 of the British reality TV show Dancing on Ice, partnered with former winner Matt Evers.
She made her Broadway debut with Chicago, playing the role of Roxie Hart from April 2022 to June 2022.
In 2023, Netflix made a documentary titled Pamela, a Love Story, directed by Ryan White, based on her early life and career. The same year, she released her autobiography, Love, Pamela, and it debuted at #2 on The New York Times Best Seller.
In 2024, she was cast to star in Gia Coppola’s drama film, The Last Showgirl, where she played the role of Shelly Gardner, co-starring with Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, and Kiernan Shipka. Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, Pamela received her first nomination for Best Actress at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards and the 31st SAG Awards.
Pamela starred opposite Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun, which is the sequel to Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) and the fourth film in The Naked Gun franchise. She also stars alongside Riley Keough, Callum Turner, and Elle Fanning in Rosebrush Pruning, directed by Karim Aïnouz.