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 who gained fame as the February 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Month, eventually holding the record for the most Playboy covers. Her acting career began on Home Improvement, but she achieved international recognition for her role as C.J. Parker in the television series Baywatch (1992–1997). This role solidified her status as a sex symbol.

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

March 2005: MAC AIDS Fund Spokesperson

In March 2005, Pamela Anderson became a spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics's MAC AIDS Fund, which helped people affected by AIDS and HIV, raising money at events in Toronto, Tokyo, Dublin, and Athens.

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2009: Open Letter to Barack Obama

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.

February 2014: PETA Valentine's Day Ad

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

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

December 15, 2015: Meeting with Kremlin Officials

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: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Board Member

In December 2015, Pamela Anderson, a supporter and advisory board member and close friend of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society founder Paul Watson, became a full board member to further efforts against whale hunting.

November 2016: Starred in Public Service Announcement

In November 2016, Pamela Anderson starred in "The Driving Game", a public service announcement produced by the National Limousine Association and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, addressing the lack of universal driver regulations in the private ground transportation industry.

December 15, 2016: Meeting with Kremlin Officials on Animal Welfare

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

2016: Co-Authored Opinion Article on Pornography

In 2016, Pamela Anderson co-authored an opinion article in The Wall Street Journal with Orthodox rabbi Shmuley Boteach, calling online pornography a "public hazard" and advocating for a "sensual revolution."

January 2018: Starred in Public Service Announcement for Ride Responsibly Initiative

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

2018: Publication of Lust for Love

In 2018, Pamela Anderson and Shmuley Boteach published the book "Lust for Love," discussing the decline of meaningful sex and calling for a new sensual revolution.

2018: Executive Producer for The Game Changers

In 2018, Pamela Anderson served as an executive producer for the plant-based documentary "The Game Changers," alongside James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jackie Chan, promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet.

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2022: Pam & Tommy Miniseries

In 2022, the story of Pamela Anderson's stolen sex tape was portrayed in the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy.

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February 2023: Pamela's Cooking with Love Greenlit

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

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2023: Pamela's Documentary and Series Controversy

In 2023, Pamela Anderson stated in her Netflix documentary Pamela, a Love Story, that she was not consulted about the production of the 2022 series Pam & Tommy. Critics argued the series was profiting from Anderson's trauma.

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2023: Pamela, a Love Story Documentary Release

In the 2023 Netflix documentary Pamela, a Love Story, Pamela Anderson stated there was no confidential agreement over releasing rights to her stolen sex tape, and she never made money from it by choice.

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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," alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, and Billie Lourd, after initially giving up on acting.

September 2024: The Last Showgirl Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival

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". Critics praised Anderson's performance, with Caryn James of the BBC calling her "a revelation" and David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter noting it as a transformative performance.

2024: Cookbook Published and Nominated

In 2024, Pamela Anderson's plant-based cookbook "I Love You: Recipes From the Heart" was published and subsequently nominated for the 2025 James Beard Award (Media: Visuals).

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February 2025: Pamela's Cooking with Love Debuts

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

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2025: Future Appearances

In 2025, Pamela Anderson is slated to appear in "The Naked Gun" and Karim Aïnouz's "Rosebush Pruning". Additionally, she will appear in the Williamstown Theatre Festival's production of "Camino Real" (Tennessee Williams) during the summer.