Early Life and Education of Pamela Anderson: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Pamela Anderson. A timeline of key moments.
Pamela Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, and media personality who gained initial fame as Playboy's February 1990 Playmate of the Month and for her numerous subsequent appearances on the magazine's cover. Her acting career began with a role on the sitcom Home Improvement (1991-1997), but she achieved international recognition for her role as C.J. Parker in the action drama series Baywatch (1992-1997). This role solidified her status as a prominent sex symbol.
1908: Great-Grandfather's Immigration
In 1908, Pamela Anderson's great-grandfather, Juho Hyytiäinen, immigrated to Canada from Finland.
July 1, 1967: Pamela Anderson Born
On July 1, 1967, Pamela Denise Anderson was born in Canada.
1971: Brother Gerry Born
In 1971, Pamela Anderson's younger brother Gerry was born.
1985: High School Graduation
In 1985, Pamela Anderson graduated from Highland Secondary School.
1988: Moved to Vancouver
In 1988, Pamela Anderson moved to Vancouver and worked as a fitness instructor.
February 19, 1995: Marries Tommy Lee
On February 19, 1995, Pamela Anderson married Tommy Lee after knowing him for only four days.
1996: Birth of Son Brandon Thomas
In 1996, Pamela Anderson's first son, Brandon Thomas, was born.
1997: Birth of Son Dylan Jagger
In 1997, Pamela Anderson's second son, Dylan Jagger, was born.
1998: Divorces Tommy Lee
In 1998, Pamela Anderson divorced Tommy Lee after he was sentenced to six months in jail for spousal abuse.
2001: Purchases Malibu Beach Home
In 2001, Pamela Anderson purchased a beach home in Malibu, California for $1.8 million.
2001: Sam Newman House and Miller Lite Commercial
In 2001, the Sam Newman House featuring Pamela Anderson's face was constructed, and she appeared in the Miller Lite TV commercial "Pillow Fight".
March 2002: Announces Hepatitis C Diagnosis
In March 2002, Pamela Anderson publicly stated that she had contracted hepatitis C by sharing tattoo needles with Tommy Lee.
October 2002: Granted Joint Custody of Sons
In October 2002, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee were granted joint custody of their sons, finalizing a long custody dispute.
October 2003: Comments on Life Expectancy
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 taken seriously by many websites and tabloids.
2004: Becomes a U.S. Citizen
In 2004, Pamela Anderson became a naturalized citizen of the United States while retaining her Canadian citizenship.
March 2005: Spokesperson for MAC AIDS Fund
In March 2005, Pamela Anderson became a spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics's MAC AIDS Fund, which helped people affected by AIDS and HIV. She raised money during events in Toronto, Tokyo, Dublin, and Athens.
September 2007: Announces Engagement to Salomon
In September 2007, Pamela Anderson announced her engagement to Rick Salomon on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
October 6, 2007: Marries Rick Salomon
On October 6, 2007, Pamela Anderson married Rick Salomon in a small wedding ceremony in Las Vegas.
February 22, 2008: Requests Annulment
On February 22, 2008, Pamela Anderson requested that her marriage to Rick Salomon be annulled, citing fraud.
2009: Urges Legalization of Cannabis
In 2009, Pamela Anderson wrote an open letter to President Barack Obama urging the legalization of cannabis.
March 2012: Becomes spokesperson for FrogAds, Inc.
In March 2012, Pamela Anderson became a company spokesperson for FrogAds, Inc.
October 2013: Describes Relationship with Salomon
In October 2013, Pamela Anderson stated on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she and Rick Salomon were "friends with benefits".
2013: Attempts to Sell Malibu Home
In 2013, Pamela Anderson attempted to sell her Malibu home for $7.75 million, but later took it off the market.
January 2014: Remarries Rick Salomon
In January 2014, Pamela Anderson announced that she had remarried Rick Salomon on an unspecified date.
February 2014: Stripped for PETA 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.
2014: Revealed Sexual Abuse
In 2014, Pamela Anderson publicly revealed she suffered sexual abuse as a child.
2014: Rolling Stone article rights optioned
In 2014, the producers of 'Pam & Tommy' optioned the rights to an article published by Rolling Stone, allowing them to develop the series without Anderson's participation, permission, or consent.
February 2015: Files for Divorce from Salomon
In February 2015, Pamela Anderson filed for divorce from Rick Salomon.
April 29, 2015: Divorce from Salomon Finalized
On April 29, 2015, Pamela Anderson's divorce from Rick Salomon was finalized.
July 8, 2015: Anderson writes to Putin to save whales
On July 8, 2015, Pamela Anderson wrote to Putin to advocate for whale conservation.
December 15, 2015: Meets with Kremlin Officials
On December 15, 2015, representing the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Pamela Anderson met with top Kremlin officials to discuss animal rights in Russia.
December 2015: Joins 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 further efforts in opposing whale hunting.
2015: Cured of Hepatitis C
By 2015, Pamela Anderson had been cured of hepatitis C.
November 2016: Stars in PSA on Limousine Safety
In November 2016, Pamela Anderson starred in "The Driving Game", a video public service announcement by the National Limousine Association and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center to raise awareness about driver regulations.
December 15, 2016: Meets with Kremlin Officials Again
On December 15, 2016, Pamela Anderson and IFAW officials met with Kremlin officials for a continued discussion on animal welfare and conservation.
December 2016: Defends Julian Assange
In December 2016, Pamela Anderson called WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a "hero", stating he had done everyone "a great service" and decrying "elaborate plots against him".
2016: Co-Authors Article on Pornography
In 2016, Pamela Anderson co-authored an opinion article in The Wall Street Journal with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, calling online pornography a "public hazard" and advocating for a "sensual revolution".
2016: Tattoo Removal
In 2016, Pamela Anderson had her barbed wire tattoo removed.
2017: Relationship with Adil Rami Begins
In 2017, Pamela Anderson began a relationship with Adil Rami.
January 2018: Stars in PSA on Limousine Safety
In January 2018, Pamela Anderson starred in "The Signs", a video public service announcement produced by the National Limousine Association in partnership with Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE) pushing for passenger safety.
2018: Publishes Lust for Love
In 2018, Pamela Anderson and Shmuley Boteach published a book titled Lust for Love, calling for a sensual revolution that emphasizes partners connecting in the bedroom.
2018: Executive Producer of The Game Changers
In 2018, Pamela Anderson served as an executive producer for the plant-based documentary, The Game Changers, along with James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jackie Chan, promoting a plant-based diet.
2018: Prime Minister makes 'disparaging remarks'
In 2018, Prime Minister Scott Morrison made disparaging remarks regarding Pamela Anderson, which she references in her challenge for him to debate the matter in front of the Australian people in 2019.
April 2019: Expresses 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: Visits Assange in Prison
In May 2019, Pamela Anderson visited Julian Assange in Belmarsh prison, expressing her belief in his innocence and affection for him.
October 2019: Challenges Australian Prime Minister
In October 2019, Pamela Anderson announced her intention to travel to Australia to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Julian Assange's situation.
November 2019: Travels to Australia to Advocate for Assange
In November 2019, Pamela Anderson traveled to Australia to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison regarding Julian Assange, stating he was suffering "psychological torture" in jail.
2019: Relationship with Adil Rami Ends
In 2019, Pamela Anderson's relationship with Adil Rami ended.
2019: Supports European Spring
In 2019, after supporting the yellow vests movement, Pamela Anderson attended a meeting of the European Spring with Yanis Varoufakis and Benoît Hamon and supported the German DiEM25 campaign.
2019: Endorses Green Party of Canada
In the 2019 Canadian federal election, Pamela Anderson endorsed the Green Party of Canada.
December 24, 2020: Marries Dan Hayhurst
On December 24, 2020, Pamela Anderson married Dan Hayhurst, her bodyguard.
January 18, 2021: Asks Trump to Pardon Assange
On January 18, 2021, Pamela Anderson spoke on Tucker Carlson Tonight, requesting President Donald Trump to pardon Julian Assange.
January 21, 2022: Files for Divorce from Hayhurst
On January 21, 2022, Pamela Anderson announced that she had filed for divorce and split with Dan Hayhurst.
2022: Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy
In 2022, the Hulu miniseries 'Pam & Tommy' portrayed the story of the stolen tape. Anderson stated she was not consulted about the production.
2023: Anderson comments on Pam & Tommy in documentary
In 2023, in her Netflix documentary 'Pamela, a Love Story', Anderson said that she was not consulted about the production of the 'Pam & Tommy' series.
2023: Pamela, a Love Story documentary release
In 2023, the Netflix documentary 'Pamela, a Love Story' was released, where Anderson stated that there was no confidential agreement over releasing rights to the video, and that she never made money from it by choice.
February 2024: Cast in The Last Showgirl
In February 2024, Pamela Anderson was officially cast in Gia Coppola's drama film, The Last Showgirl, after initially being unaware of the opportunity. She stars alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and others, marking a return to acting after a period of relative inactivity.
September 2024: The Last Showgirl Premieres at TIFF
In September 2024, The Last Showgirl premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Anderson hailed it as "the role I have been waiting for my entire career". Her performance was critically acclaimed, with some calling it a transformative moment and a potential turning point in her career.
November 12, 2024: Appears in Criterion Closet
On November 12, 2024, Pamela Anderson appeared in the Criterion Closet, where she discussed her lifelong interest in cinema and selected films by directors like Jean-Luc Godard and David Lynch.
2024: Lives in Ladysmith, British Columbia
As of 2024, Pamela Anderson lives in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with her dogs and has a vegetable farm called Arcady.
2024: Publishes plant-based cookbook
In 2024, Pamela Anderson published her plant-based cookbook, I Love You: Recipes From the Heart, receiving positive reviews and recognition from various media outlets.
February 24, 2025: Pamela's Cooking with Love to Premiere
On February 24, 2025, Flavour Network's Pamela's Cooking with Love, a plant-based cooking show starring Pamela Anderson, will premiere.
