03/10/2026
Pamela Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, and activist who became a global pop-culture icon in the 1990s. She first gained attention as a Pl***oy cover model and achieved worldwide fame for her role as C.J. Parker in the hit TV series Baywatch.
Born in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Anderson was discovered in 1989 after appearing on a stadium screen at a Canadian football game, which led to modeling work and her rise in entertainment. She later moved to Los Angeles and expanded her acting career with roles in Home Improvement, her own series V.I.P., and films such as Barb Wire.
Beyond acting, Anderson became widely known for her advocacy for animal rights, especially through her work with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. In recent years, she experienced a career resurgence with her 2022 Broadway debut in Chicago and renewed public attention after releasing her memoir Love, Pamela and the documentary Pamela, A Love Story, where she shared her life story from her own perspective.
Known for shaping 1990s beauty trends and later challenging them, Anderson remains a recognizable cultural figure and outspoken activist.