History of Pamela Anderson in Timeline
Pamela Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, and media personality renowned for her career. She gained prominence through her appearances in Playboy magazine and her role as C.J. Parker on the popular television series Baywatch (1992–1997).
1994: Turns down role in Naked Gun 33 1/3
In 1994, Pamela Anderson was offered the role of Tanya Peters in the film, Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.
February 19, 1995: Marries Tommy Lee
On February 19, 1995, Pamela Anderson married Tommy Lee on a beach after knowing him for four days, with Anderson in a white bikini and Lee in boardshorts.
June 5, 1996: Birth of Son Brandon Thomas
On June 5, 1996, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's first son, Brandon Thomas, was born.
December 29, 1997: Birth of Son Dylan Jagger
On December 29, 1997, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's second son, Dylan Jagger, was born.
1998: Divorces Tommy Lee
In 1998, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee divorced after a tumultuous marriage.
March 2002: Contracts Hepatitis C
In March 2002, Pamela Anderson publicly stated that she had contracted hepatitis C by sharing tattoo needles with Tommy Lee.
October 2002: Joint Custody of Sons
In October 2002, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee were granted joint custody of their sons after 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 media outlets.
March 2005: Spokesperson for MAC AIDS Fund
In March 2005, Pamela Anderson became a spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics's MAC AIDS Fund, helping people affected by AIDS and HIV and raising money during events.
2008: Considers Opening a Strip Club in Finland
In a 2008 interview, Pamela Anderson mentioned considering moving to Finland and opening a strip club called "Lapland", referencing her Finnish ancestry.
2009: Urges Legalization of Cannabis
In 2009, Pamela Anderson wrote an open letter to President Barack Obama urging the legalization of cannabis.
March 2012: Spokesperson for FrogAds, Inc.
In March 2012, Pamela Anderson became a spokesperson for FrogAds, Inc., unknowingly used in a media campaign for a pool operation.
February 2014: Valentine's Day Ad for PETA
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.
July 8, 2015: Letter to Vladimir Putin to Save Whales
On July 8, 2015, Pamela Anderson wrote to Vladimir Putin to advocate for the protection of whales.
December 15, 2015: Meets 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 regarding animal rights in Russia.
December 2015: Becomes Full Board Member of Sea Shepherd
In December 2015, Pamela Anderson became a full board member of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society to further 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 a video public service announcement for the Ride Responsibly initiative, addressing driver regulations in private ground transportation.
December 15, 2016: Meeting with Kremlin Officials to Discuss Animal Welfare
On December 15, 2016, Pamela Anderson and IFAW officials met with Kremlin officials to discuss animal welfare and conservation.
December 2016: Calls Julian Assange a Hero
In December 2016, Pamela Anderson stated to People magazine that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was a "hero", saying everyone has benefited from WikiLeaks.
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, calling online pornography a "public hazard of unprecedented seriousness."
January 2018: Stars in Ride Responsibly PSA
In January 2018, Pamela Anderson starred in a video public service announcement for the Ride Responsibly initiative, pushing for passenger safety and universal driver regulations.
2018: Writes Lust for Love
In 2018, Pamela Anderson co-authored a book with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Lust for Love, about the decline of meaningful sex and the need for a 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.
2018: Disparaging Remarks by Scott Morrison
In 2018, Scott Morrison made disparaging remarks about Pamela Anderson.
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 and expressed her belief in his innocence.
October 2019: Challenges Scott Morrison to Debate Assange
In October 2019, Pamela Anderson announced she would be traveling to Australia in November to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stand up for Assange and to debate the matter, referencing disparaging remarks he made about her in 2018.
November 2019: Travels to Australia to Challenge Scott Morrison
In November 2019, Pamela Anderson traveled to Australia to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stand up for Assange.
2019: Endorses the Green Party of Canada
In 2019, Pamela Anderson endorsed the Green Party of Canada in the Canadian federal election.
2019: Supports European Spring and Appears on Election Posters
In 2019, Pamela Anderson supported the yellow vests movement, attended a meeting of the European Spring, and appeared on election posters for the German DiEM25 campaign.
January 18, 2021: Asks Donald Trump to Pardon Assange
On January 18, 2021, Pamela Anderson spoke on the Fox News show Tucker Carlson Tonight, asking President Donald Trump to pardon Julian Assange.
April 12, 2022: Broadway Debut in Chicago
On April 12, 2022, Pamela Anderson made her Broadway debut, playing Roxie Hart in the production of Chicago.
June 5, 2022: End of Chicago Run
On June 5, 2022, Pamela Anderson completed her eight-week run as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago, marking her last performance since 2019.
February 2023: Pamela's Cooking with Love Greenlit
In February 2023, Pamela's plant-based cooking show, Pamela's Cooking with Love, was greenlit.
2023: Netflix Releases Pamela, a Love Story and Emmy Nomination
In 2023, Netflix released Pamela, a Love Story, a documentary about Pamela Anderson's life. Also in 2023, her son Brandon Thomas Lee received his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination as a producer for his work on the documentary.
February 2024: Cast in The Last Showgirl
In February 2024, Pamela Anderson was officially cast in the drama film The Last Showgirl, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and others, after initially turning down acting.
September 2024: Premiere of The Last Showgirl
In September 2024, The Last Showgirl premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, with Pamela Anderson calling it "the role I have been waiting for my entire career".
November 12, 2024: Appears on Criterion Closet
On November 12, 2024, Pamela Anderson appeared in the Criterion Closet, discussing her lifelong interest in cinema and selected films.
2024: I Love You: Recipes From the Heart recognized as one of "The Best Vegan Cookbooks of 2024
In 2024, Pamela Anderson's plant-based cookbook I Love You: Recipes From the Heart was recognized as one of "The Best Vegan Cookbooks of 2024".
2024: I Love You: Recipes From the Heart Released
In 2024, Pamela Anderson's plant-based cookbook I Love You: Recipes From the Heart was released.
February 2025: Pamela's Cooking with Love Debuts
In February 2025, Pamela Anderson's plant-based cooking show, Pamela's Cooking with Love, debuted on Canada's Flavour Network.
2025: Co-stars in The Naked Gun
In 2025, Pamela Anderson co-starred in the legacy sequel The Naked Gun (Beth Davenport) with Liam Neeson.
2025: Appears in Camino Real
In 2025, Pamela Anderson is slated to appear in Williamstown Theatre Festival's production of Camino Real (Tennessee Williams), and is slated to appear in Karim Aïnouz's Rosebush Pruning.
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