Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Pamela Anderson

Public opinion and media debates around Pamela Anderson—discover key moments of controversy.

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

1995: Personal Home Video Theft

In 1995, a personal home video of Pamela Anderson and her then-husband Tommy Lee, filmed on a houseboat on Lake Mead, was stolen and sold as a sex tape, leading to a legal battle and controversy.

November 1997: Lawsuit Against Internet Entertainment Group

In November 1997, Pamela Anderson sued Internet Entertainment Group, who posted her stolen sex tape on their website ClubLove. She dismissed the case due to pregnancy-related stress.

2014: Rolling Stone Article

In 2014, An article published by Rolling Stone was optioned and used as the base material for the Pam & Tommy miniseries without Pamela Anderson's consent.

December 2016: Support for Julian Assange

In December 2016, Pamela Anderson called WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a "hero" in a statement to People magazine, praising his service and decrying plots and allegations against him.

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."

2018: Referenced Disparaging Remarks By Scott Morrison

In October 2019, Pamela Anderson referenced the 'disparaging remarks' made about her in 2018 by Scott Morrison and challenged him to debate about Julian Assange.

April 2019: Expressed Anger at Assange's Expulsion

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

May 2019: Visited Assange in Belmarsh Prison

In May 2019, Pamela Anderson visited Julian Assange in Belmarsh prison with Kristinn Hrafnsson, expressing her belief in his innocence and declaring her love and concern for him.

October 2019: Challenged Australian Prime Minister

In October 2019, Pamela Anderson announced she would travel to Australia in November 2019 to challenge Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stand up for Julian Assange, referencing disparaging remarks he made in 2018 and requesting a debate.

November 2019: Challenge to Australian Prime Minister Over Assange

In November 2019, Pamela Anderson travelled to Australia to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison to support Julian Assange's release, stating Assange was suffering "psychological torture" in jail. Morrison replied that his government would respect Britain's judicial process and Assange would not receive any special help.

January 18, 2021: Called for Trump to Pardon Assange

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

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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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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