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 rose to fame as Playboy's February 1990 Playmate of the Month, eventually holding the record for most Playboy covers. She gained wider recognition for her roles on the sitcom Home Improvement (1991-1993) and, most notably, as C.J. Parker on the action drama Baywatch (1992-1997), solidifying her image as a sex symbol. In 1995, controversy arose when a stolen sex tape featuring Anderson and her then-husband, Tommy Lee, was released, leading to legal battles and further public scrutiny.

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

1989: Moved to California

In 1989, Pamela Anderson moved to California.

February 19, 1995: Marriage to Tommy Lee

On February 19, 1995, Pamela Anderson married Tommy Lee, the drummer of Mötley Crüe, after knowing him for only four days. The wedding took place on a beach.

1995: Stealing and splicing of personal home videos

In 1995, personal home videos of Pamela Anderson and her then-husband Tommy Lee were stolen and spliced together. The videos were recorded on a houseboat on Lake Mead.

1996: Birth of son Brandon Thomas

In 1996, Pamela Anderson had her first son with Tommy Lee, named Brandon Thomas.

November 1997: Lawsuit against Internet Entertainment Group

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

1997: Birth of son Dylan Jagger

In 1997, Pamela Anderson had her second son with Tommy Lee, named Dylan Jagger.

1998: Divorce from Tommy Lee

Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee divorced in 1998 after he was sentenced to six months in the Los Angeles County Jail for spousal abuse.

2001: Purchased Malibu Beach Home

In 2001, Pamela Anderson purchased a beach home in Malibu, California for $1.8 million.

March 2002: Public statement about hepatitis C

In March 2002, Pamela Anderson publicly stated that she had contracted hepatitis C by sharing tattoo needles with Tommy Lee and began writing a regular column for Jane magazine.

October 2002: Joint custody of sons

In October 2002, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee finalized a long custody dispute over their sons and were granted joint custody.

October 2003: Statement 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. This statement was taken seriously by various websites and tabloids.

2004: Became a Naturalized US Citizen

In 2004, Pamela Anderson became a naturalized citizen of the United States while retaining her Canadian citizenship.

September 2007: Engagement announcement

In September 2007, Pamela Anderson stated on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she was engaged to Rick Salomon.

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October 6, 2007: Marriage to Rick Salomon

On October 6, 2007, Pamela Anderson married Rick Salomon in a small wedding ceremony at The Mirage, 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 to Rick Salomon be annulled, citing fraud.

2008: Interest in Moving to Finland

In 2008, Pamela Anderson considered moving to Finland and opening a strip club called "Lapland" due to her Finnish ancestry.

October 2013: "Friends with benefits" statement

In October 2013, Pamela Anderson stated on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she and Rick Salomon were "friends with benefits".

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2013: Attempted to Sell Malibu Beach Home

In 2013, Pamela Anderson attempted to sell her Malibu home for $7.75 million but later took it off the market.

January 2014: Remarriage to Rick Salomon announced

In January 2014, Pamela Anderson announced that she had remarried Rick Salomon on an unspecified date.

February 2015: Filing for divorce from Rick Salomon

In February 2015, Pamela Anderson filed for divorce from Rick Salomon.

April 29, 2015: Divorce from Rick Salomon finalized

On April 29, 2015, Pamela Anderson's divorce from Rick Salomon was finalized.

2015: Cured of hepatitis C

By 2015, Pamela Anderson had been cured of hepatitis C.

2017: Relationship with Adil Rami began

In 2017, Pamela Anderson started a relationship with French soccer player Adil Rami.

2019: Relationship with Adil Rami ended

In 2019, Pamela Anderson's relationship with French soccer player Adil Rami ended.

December 24, 2020: Marriage to Dan Hayhurst

On December 24, 2020, Pamela Anderson married Dan Hayhurst, who was her bodyguard.

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.

2024: Lives in Ladysmith, British Columbia

As of 2024, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pamela Anderson's childhood home in Canada became her permanent residence, and she sold her Malibu home. She lives with her dogs in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and has a vegetable farm, Arcady.