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 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.
1989: Moved to California
In 1989, Pamela Anderson moved to California, which led to her decision to become an American citizen.
February 19, 1995: Married Tommy Lee
On February 19, 1995, Pamela Anderson married Tommy Lee, the drummer of Mötley Crüe, on a beach after knowing him for only four days.
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.
1996: Birth of Brandon Thomas
In 1996, Pamela Anderson's first son, Brandon Thomas, was born from her marriage to Tommy Lee.
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.
1997: Birth of Dylan Jagger
In 1997, Pamela Anderson's second son, Dylan Jagger, was born from her marriage to Tommy Lee.
1998: Divorced Tommy Lee
In 1998, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee divorced after Lee 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: Contracted Hepatitis C
In March 2002, Pamela Anderson publicly announced 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 Granted
In October 2002, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee were granted joint custody of their sons, finalizing a long custody dispute.
October 2003: Joke Taken Seriously
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: Became a U.S. Citizen
In 2004, Pamela Anderson became a naturalized citizen of the United States, while retaining her Canadian citizenship, due to her desire to vote and one day petition to bring her parents to the U.S.
March 2005: MAC AIDS Fund Spokesperson
In March 2005, Pamela Anderson became a spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics's MAC AIDS Fund, which helped people affected by AIDS and HIV, raising money at events in Toronto, Tokyo, Dublin, and Athens.
September 2007: Announced Engagement to Rick Salomon
In September 2007, Pamela Anderson stated on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she was engaged, and on September 29, she and Rick Salomon applied for a marriage license in Las Vegas.
October 6, 2007: Married 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: Requested Annulment
On February 22, 2008, Pamela Anderson requested through the courts that her marriage to Rick Salomon be annulled, citing fraud.
2009: Open Letter to Barack Obama
In 2009, Pamela Anderson wrote an open letter to President Barack Obama urging the legalization of cannabis.
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".
2013: Attempted 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: Remarried Rick Salomon
In January 2014, Pamela Anderson announced that she had remarried Rick Salomon on an unspecified date.
February 2014: PETA Valentine's Day 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: 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.
February 2015: Filed 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.
July 8, 2015: Letter to Vladimir Putin
On July 8, 2015, Pamela Anderson wrote to Vladimir Putin to advocate for saving whales.
December 15, 2015: Meeting with Kremlin Officials
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: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Board Member
In December 2015, Pamela Anderson, a supporter and advisory board member and close friend of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society founder Paul Watson, became a full board member to further efforts against whale hunting.
2015: Cured of Hepatitis C
By 2015, Pamela Anderson had been cured of hepatitis C.
November 2016: Starred in Public Service Announcement
In November 2016, Pamela Anderson starred in "The Driving Game", a public service announcement produced by the National Limousine Association and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, addressing the lack of universal driver regulations in the private ground transportation industry.
December 15, 2016: Meeting with Kremlin Officials on Animal Welfare
On December 15, 2016, Pamela Anderson and IFAW officials met with Kremlin officials to discuss animal welfare and conservation efforts.
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."
2017: Began Relationship with Adil Rami
In 2017, Pamela Anderson began a relationship with Adil Rami.
January 2018: Starred in Public Service Announcement for Ride Responsibly Initiative
In January 2018, Pamela Anderson starred in "The Signs", a public service announcement produced by the National Limousine Association in partnership with Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE), as part of the Ride Responsibly initiative, advocating for passenger safety and universal driver regulations.
2018: Publication of Lust for Love
In 2018, Pamela Anderson and Shmuley Boteach published the book "Lust for Love," discussing the decline of meaningful sex and calling for a new sensual revolution.
2018: Executive Producer for The Game Changers
In 2018, Pamela Anderson served as an executive producer for the plant-based documentary "The Game Changers," alongside James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jackie Chan, promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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.
2019: Ended Relationship with Adil Rami
In 2019, Pamela Anderson ended her relationship with Adil Rami.
2019: Endorsed Green Party of Canada
In 2019, Pamela Anderson endorsed the Green Party of Canada in the Canadian federal election.
2019: Support for Yellow Vests Movement
In 2019, after supporting the yellow vests movement, Pamela Anderson attended a meeting of the European Spring with Yanis Varoufakis and Benoît Hamon and appeared on election posters of the German DiEM25 campaign.
December 24, 2020: Marriage to Dan Hayhurst
On December 24, 2020, Pamela Anderson married her bodyguard, Dan Hayhurst.
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.
January 21, 2022: Divorce Filing
On January 21, 2022, Pamela Anderson announced she had filed for divorce from Dan Hayhurst.
2022: Pam & Tommy Miniseries
In 2022, the story of Pamela Anderson's stolen sex tape was portrayed in the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy.
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.
2023: Pamela, a Love Story Documentary Release
In the 2023 Netflix documentary Pamela, a Love Story, Pamela Anderson stated there was no confidential agreement over releasing rights to her stolen sex tape, and she never made money from it by choice.
November 12, 2024: Appeared in Criterion Closet
On November 12, 2024, Pamela Anderson appeared in the Criterion Closet, discussing her lifelong interest in cinema and selecting films such as Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless, David Lynch's Blue Velvet, Federico Fellini's La Strada, and David Lean's Summertime.
2024: Permanent Residence and Vegetable Farm
As of 2024, Pamela Anderson's childhood home in Canada became her permanent residence. She sold her Malibu home and now lives with her dogs in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and has a vegetable farm named Arcady.
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