Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Pamela Anderson

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Pamela Anderson made an impact.

Pamela Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, and media personality. She gained fame as Playboy's February 1990 Playmate of the Month, eventually holding the record for most cover appearances. Her acting career began on 'Home Improvement,' but she achieved international recognition for her role as C.J. Parker in 'Baywatch' (1992-1997), solidifying her status as a sex symbol. In 1995, a stolen sex tape featuring Anderson and her then-husband, Tommy Lee, caused controversy and a legal battle.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1994: Turned Down Role in Naked Gun 33 1/3

In 1994, Pamela Anderson turned down the role of Tanya Peters in the film Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult due to scheduling conflicts.

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March 2005: Spokesperson for MAC AIDS Fund

In March 2005, Pamela Anderson became a spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics's MAC AIDS Fund, supporting people affected by AIDS and HIV and raised money during Toronto, Tokyo, Dublin, and Athens events.

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2009: Urged Legalization of Cannabis

In 2009, Pamela Anderson wrote an open letter to President Barack Obama, urging the legalization of cannabis.

March 2012: Spokesperson for FrogAds, Inc.

In March 2012, Pamela Anderson became a company spokesperson for FrogAds, Inc., unaware her image was used in a pool operation.

February 2014: Valentine's Day-Themed Ad for PETA

In February 2014, Pamela Anderson stripped for a Valentine's Day-themed ad for PETA, urging dog lovers to cuddle up with their pets during winter.

July 8, 2015: Letter to Vladimir Putin to Save Whales

On July 8, 2015, Pamela Anderson wrote to Vladimir Putin to advocate for saving whales.

December 15, 2015: Met with Kremlin Officials Regarding Animal Rights

On December 15, 2015, Pamela Anderson, representing the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), met with top Kremlin officials to discuss animal rights in Russia.

December 2015: Joined Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Board

In December 2015, Pamela Anderson, a long-time supporter of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, became a full board member to support their efforts against whale hunting.

November 2016: Starred in Public Service Announcement

In November 2016, Pamela Anderson starred in The Driving Game, a video public service announcement produced by the National Limousine Association and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, as part of the Ride Responsibly initiative.

December 15, 2016: Met with Kremlin Officials to Discuss Animal Welfare

On December 15, 2016, Pamela Anderson and IFAW officials met with Kremlin officials to further discuss animal welfare and conservation efforts.

December 2016: Called Julian Assange a 'Hero'

In December 2016, Pamela Anderson stated to People magazine that she considered WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a "hero".

2016: Co-Authored Opinion Article on Pornography

In 2016, Pamela Anderson co-authored an opinion article in The Wall Street Journal with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, criticizing online pornography.

January 2018: Starred in PSA for Passenger Safety

In January 2018, Pamela Anderson starred in The Signs, a video public service announcement promoting passenger safety, produced by the National Limousine Association in partnership with Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE), as part of the Ride Responsibly initiative.

2018: Wrote Lust for Love with Shmuley Boteach

In 2018, Pamela Anderson co-wrote the book Lust for Love with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, advocating for a sensual revolution.

2018: Executive Producer for The Game Changers

In 2018, Pamela Anderson served as an executive producer for The Game Changers, a plant-based documentary.

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April 2019: Expressed Anger at Assange's Expulsion

In April 2019, Pamela Anderson expressed anger on Twitter at Julian Assange's expulsion from Ecuador's London embassy.

May 2019: Visited Assange in Belmarsh Prison

In May 2019, Pamela Anderson visited Julian Assange in Belmarsh prison and expressed her belief in his innocence.

October 2019: Challenged Australian Prime Minister

In October 2019, Pamela Anderson announced she would travel to Australia to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stand up for Julian Assange.

November 2019: Planned trip to Australia to advocate for Assange

In November 2019, Pamela Anderson was planning to travel to Australia to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stand up for Julian Assange.

2019: Last Performance Before Broadway

2019 was Pamela Anderson's last time performing before her Broadway debut in 2022.

2019: Endorsed the Green Party of Canada

In 2019, Pamela Anderson endorsed the Green Party of Canada in the Canadian federal election.

2019: Supported Yellow Vests Movement

In 2019, Pamela Anderson supported the yellow vests movement and attended a meeting of the European Spring with Yanis Varoufakis and Benoît Hamon. She appeared as a supporter on election posters of the German DiEM25 campaign in the run-up to the 2019 European Parliament elections.

January 18, 2021: Asked Trump to Pardon Assange

On January 18, 2021, Pamela Anderson appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight, asking President Donald Trump to pardon Julian Assange.

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April 12, 2022: Broadway Debut in Chicago

On April 12, 2022, Pamela Anderson made her Broadway debut, playing Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago.

June 5, 2022: End of Chicago Run

June 5, 2022 marked the end of Pamela Anderson's eight-week run as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago.

February 2023: Pamela's Cooking with Love Greenlit

In February 2023, Pamela's plant-based cooking show, Pamela's Cooking with Love, was greenlit.

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2023: Netflix Releases Pamela, a Love Story and Son Nominated for Emmy

In 2023, Netflix released Pamela, a Love Story, a documentary about Pamela Anderson's life. Also in 2023, her son Brandon Thomas Lee received his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for producing the film. Her autobiography, Love, Pamela, also debuted.

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February 2024: Cast in The Last Showgirl

In February 2024, Pamela Anderson was officially cast in the drama film The Last Showgirl, starring alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka and Billie Lourd.

September 2024: The Last Showgirl Premieres at TIFF

In September 2024, The Last Showgirl premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, with Pamela Anderson calling it "the role I have been waiting for my entire career".

2024: Plant-based cookbook published

In 2024, Pamela Anderson's plant-based cookbook I Love You: Recipes From the Heart was published.

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February 2025: Pamela's Cooking with Love Debuts

In February 2025, Pamela's Cooking with Love, Pamela Anderson's plant-based cooking show, debuted on Canada's Flavour Network.

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2025: Upcoming Roles in Camino Real and Rosebush Pruning

In 2025, Pamela Anderson is scheduled to appear in the Williamstown Theatre Festival's production of Camino Real and in Karim Aïnouz's Rosebush Pruning.