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. 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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1995: Stolen Home Videos

In 1995, personal home videos of Pamela Anderson with her then-husband Tommy Lee were stolen and spliced together. They were then sold as a sex tape, which resulted in a legal fight and made her the subject of controversy.

November 1997: Lawsuit Against Internet Entertainment Group

In November 1997, Pamela Anderson sued the video distribution company, Internet Entertainment Group, who posted the stolen video on their website ClubLove.

October 2003: Comments on Howard Stern's radio show

In October 2003, Pamela Anderson jokingly said on Howard Stern's radio show that she did not expect to live more than 10 or 15 years, which was then taken seriously by many websites and tabloids.

2008: Considered Moving to Finland and Opening a Strip Club

In a 2008 interview with The Guardian, Pamela Anderson mentioned that she considered moving to Finland and opening a strip club called "Lapland" due to her Finnish ancestry.

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.

2014: Rolling Stone article

In 2014, An article published by Rolling Stone was optioned, which allowed producers of the 'Pam & Tommy' series to develop the series without her participation, permission, or consent.

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.

2018: Referenced Disparaging Remarks by Scott Morrison

In October 2019, Pamela Anderson referenced 'disparaging remarks' made about her in 2018 by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison when challenging him to support Julian Assange.

2022: Release of 'Pam & Tommy' miniseries

In 2022, the story of Pamela Anderson's stolen tape was portrayed in the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy. Anderson stated that she was not consulted about the production of the series and critics said that the series was profiting from Anderson's trauma.

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