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. She gained initial fame as the February 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Month and frequently graced the magazine's cover, holding the record for the most covers. Anderson transitioned into acting with a role on the sitcom Home Improvement, but her international breakthrough came with her role as C.J. Parker on the hit drama series Baywatch (1992-1997). The role solidified her status as a sex symbol.
February 19, 1995: Marriage to Tommy Lee
On February 19, 1995, Pamela Anderson married Tommy Lee after knowing him for only four days.
1996: Birth of Brandon Thomas
In 1996, Brandon Thomas, Pamela Anderson's son with Tommy Lee, was born.
1997: Birth of Dylan Jagger
In 1997, Dylan Jagger, Pamela Anderson's son with Tommy Lee, was born.
1998: Divorce from Tommy Lee
In 1998, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee divorced after Lee was sentenced for spousal abuse.
2001: Purchase of Malibu Beach Home
In 2001, Pamela Anderson purchased a beach home in Malibu, California for $1.8 million.
March 2002: Public Announcement of Hepatitis C
In March 2002, Pamela Anderson publicly stated that she had contracted hepatitis C from sharing tattoo needles with Tommy Lee, and she started writing a regular column for Jane magazine.
October 2002: Joint Custody of Sons
In October 2002, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee were granted joint custody of their sons.
October 2003: Statement on Expected Lifespan
In October 2003, Pamela Anderson joked on Howard Stern's radio show about not expecting to live much longer, which was taken seriously by media outlets.
2004: Naturalized US 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, raising money at various events.
October 6, 2007: Marriage to Rick Salomon
On October 6, 2007, Pamela Anderson married Rick Salomon in a small wedding ceremony at The Mirage in Las Vegas, between her two nightly appearances at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Hans Klok's magic show.
February 22, 2008: Request for Annulment
On February 22, 2008, Pamela Anderson requested through the courts that her marriage with Rick Salomon be annulled, citing fraud.
2009: Open Letter to President Obama
In 2009, Pamela Anderson wrote an open letter to President Barack Obama urging the legalization of cannabis.
2013: Attempt 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.
April 29, 2015: Divorce Finalized
On April 29, 2015, Pamela Anderson's divorce from Rick Salomon was finalized.
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: Meeting 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: Becomes Full Board Member of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
In December 2015, Pamela Anderson became a full board member of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, furthering efforts against whale hunting.
2015: Cured of Hepatitis C
By 2015, Pamela Anderson had been cured of hepatitis C.
November 2016: Stars in Ride Responsibly PSA
In November 2016, Pamela Anderson starred in The Driving Game, a PSA produced by the National Limousine Association and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, as part of the Ride Responsibly initiative, addressing driver regulations.
December 15, 2016: Meeting with Kremlin Officials Regarding Animal Welfare
On December 15, 2016, Pamela Anderson and IFAW officials met with Kremlin officials to discuss animal welfare and conservation.
December 2016: Support for Julian Assange
In December 2016, Pamela Anderson called WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a "hero," defending his actions and criticizing the charges against him.
2016: Co-Authors 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 as a public hazard.
January 2018: Stars in Second Ride Responsibly PSA
In January 2018, Pamela Anderson starred in a video titled The Signs, a public service announcement pushing for passenger safety and universal driver regulations in the private ground transportation industry.
2018: Referencing disparaging remarks
In 2018, Anderson referenced the 'disparaging remarks' Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison made about her.
2018: Release of Lust for Love Book
In 2018, Pamela Anderson co-authored a book with Shmuley Boteach, Lust for Love, advocating for meaningful and passionate connections in relationships.
2018: Executive Producer for The Game Changers
In 2018, Pamela Anderson served as an executive producer for the plant-based documentary, The Game Changers, promoting a vegan diet.
April 2019: Criticism of 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: Visit to Assange in Belmarsh Prison
In May 2019, Pamela Anderson visited Julian Assange in Belmarsh prison, expressing her love and belief in his innocence.
October 2019: Challenging Australian Prime Minister on Assange's Case
In October 2019, Pamela Anderson announced plans to challenge Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on his stance regarding Julian Assange's situation.
November 2019: Travel to Australia to Challenge Prime Minister
In November 2019, Pamela Anderson traveled to Australia to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stand up for Julian Assange's release.
2019: Support for European Spring and DiEM25 Campaign
In 2019, after supporting the yellow vests movement, Pamela Anderson attended a meeting of the European Spring and appeared on election posters of the German DiEM25 campaign.
2019: Endorsement of Green Party of Canada
In the 2019 Canadian federal election, Pamela Anderson endorsed the Green Party of Canada.
December 24, 2020: Marriage to Dan Hayhurst
On December 24, 2020, Pamela Anderson married Dan Hayhurst, her bodyguard.
January 18, 2021: Request for Pardon for Assange
On January 18, 2021, Pamela Anderson appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News, urging President Donald Trump to pardon Julian Assange.
January 21, 2022: Filing for Divorce from Dan Hayhurst
On January 21, 2022, Pamela Anderson announced that she had filed for divorce and split with Dan Hayhurst.
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.
2023: Netflix Releases Pamela, a Love Story and Autobiography Release
In 2023, Netflix released Pamela, a Love Story, a documentary about Pamela Anderson's life. Also in 2023, her autobiography, Love, Pamela, was released, debuting at number two on The New York Times Best Seller list.
February 2024: Casting 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, after initially declining acting roles.
September 2024: Premiere of The Last Showgirl
In September 2024, The Last Showgirl premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, with Pamela Anderson describing it as "the role I have been waiting for my entire career". Her performance received critical acclaim.
2024: Permanent Residence in Childhood Home
As of 2024, Pamela Anderson resides permanently in her childhood home in Canada and has a vegetable farm, Arcady.
2024: Recognition for I Love You: Recipes From the Heart
In 2024, Pamela Anderson's cookbook, I Love You: Recipes From the Heart, received positive reviews and was listed as one of the best vegan cookbooks of the year by VegNews and Chowhound. Martha Stewart praised the cookbook as "very nicely done".
2024: Nomination for I Love You: Recipes From the Heart Cookbook
Pamela Anderson's 2024 plant-based cookbook I Love You: Recipes From the Heart, was nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award. The work of her photographer, Ditte Isager, was recognized in the "Media: Visuals" category.
February 2025: Debut of Pamela's Cooking with Love
In February 2025, Pamela Anderson's plant-based cooking show, Pamela's Cooking with Love, debuted on Canada's Flavour Network.
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