History of Pamela Anderson in Timeline
Pamela Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, and media personality renowned for her appearances in Playboy magazine and her portrayal of "C.J." Parker in the TV series Baywatch (1992–1997). Her iconic status is largely attributed to these two prominent roles.
1901: Pamela Anderson's Grandmother Immigrates to Canada
Pamela Anderson's grandmother, of Volga German ethnicity, immigrates to Canada from a Mennonite village in Russia.
1908: Pamela Anderson's Great-Grandfather Immigrates to Canada
Juho Hyytiäinen, Pamela Anderson's great-grandfather, emigrates from the Grand Duchy of Finland to Canada, changing his name to Anderson upon arrival.
July 1, 1967: Pamela Anderson is Born
Pamela Denise Anderson was born in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada.
1971: Gerry Anderson is Born
Pamela Anderson's younger brother, Gerry Anderson, is born.
1985: High School Graduation
Pamela Anderson graduates from Highland Secondary School in Comox, British Columbia.
1988: Move to Vancouver and Fitness Instructor
Pamela Anderson relocates to Vancouver and begins working as a fitness instructor.
October 1989: Playboy Cover Debut
Pamela Anderson appears on the cover of Playboy magazine for the first time in their October 1989 issue.
October 1989: Playboy Cover Debut
Pamela Anderson appears as the cover girl on Playboy magazine's October 1989 issue.
1989: Labatt's Beer Spokesmodel and Blue Zone Girl Poster
Pamela Anderson is featured on the jumbotron at a BC Lions CFL game, leading to her being hired as a spokesmodel for Labatt's Beer. Her then-boyfriend creates the "Blue Zone Girl" poster featuring her image.
1989: Anderson Moves to California
Pamela Anderson moved to California, marking the start of her journey in the United States.
February 1990: Playmate of the Month and Breast Implant Surgery
Pamela Anderson is chosen as Playboy's Playmate of the Month for their February 1990 issue. She also undergoes breast implant surgery to increase her bust size.
February 1990: Playmate of the Month
Pamela Anderson is chosen as Playboy's Playmate of the Month for their February 1990 issue.
1992: Baywatch Premiere
Pamela Anderson starts her five-season run as C.J. Parker on Baywatch.
1992: Pamela Anderson Joins Baywatch
Pamela Anderson begins her role as "C.J." Parker on the television series Baywatch.
1993: Can't Have Your Cake Music Video Appearance
Pamela Anderson appears in Vince Neil's music video for "Can't Have Your Cake" to promote his debut solo album, Exposed.
1994: Raw Justice Release
Pamela Anderson stars in the movie Raw Justice.
February 19, 1995: Marriage to Tommy Lee
Pamela Anderson married Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee after a whirlwind four-day romance. The unconventional beach wedding, with Anderson in a bikini and Lee in boardshorts, surprised even her mother, who learned about it through People magazine. Anderson adopted the professional name Pamela Anderson Lee during this time.
1995: Sex Tape Theft
A private sex tape featuring Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, filmed during a vacation on Lake Mead, was stolen from their home.
1995: Sex Tape Controversy
A sex tape of Pamela Anderson and her then-husband, Tommy Lee, is stolen and leaked, sparking a legal battle and significant controversy.
June 5, 1996: Birth of Brandon Thomas Lee
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee welcomed their first son, Brandon Thomas Lee, into the world.
1996: Barb Wire Release
Pamela Anderson stars in the movie Barb Wire.
November 1997: Lawsuit Against Internet Entertainment Group
Pamela Anderson initiated a lawsuit against the Internet Entertainment Group for distributing a sex tape she had made with Tommy Lee, which had been stolen from their home. However, due to the stress of the ongoing trial and concerns about its impact on her pregnancy, Anderson chose to dismiss the case.
December 29, 1997: Birth of Dylan Jagger Lee
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's second son, Dylan Jagger Lee, was born.
1997: Departure from Baywatch
Pamela Anderson concludes her five-season run as C.J. Parker on Baywatch.
1997: Pamela Anderson Leaves Baywatch
Pamela Anderson departs from her role as "C.J." Parker on the television series Baywatch.
March 1998: Penthouse Magazine Publication and Sex Tape Leak
Penthouse magazine published still images from a sex tape featuring Pamela Anderson and musician Bret Michaels. An abridged version of the tape later surfaced online despite a federal injunction secured by Michaels' lawyer to prevent its distribution.
1998: Divorce from Tommy Lee
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's turbulent marriage, marked by Lee's six-month jail sentence for spousal abuse, culminated in divorce after three years.
1998: V.I.P. Premiere
Pamela Anderson stars as Vallery Irons in the syndicated series V.I.P., which premieres this year.
2001: Breakup with Marcus Schenkenberg
Pamela Anderson's engagement to model Marcus Schenkenberg ended.
2001: Anderson Purchases Malibu Home
Pamela Anderson purchased a beach house in Malibu, California for $1.8 million.
March 2002: Hepatitis C Diagnosis
Pamela Anderson revealed her diagnosis of Hepatitis C, which she contracted from sharing tattoo needles with Tommy Lee, and began writing a column for Jane magazine, sharing her experiences.
October 2002: Joint Custody Agreement
Following a lengthy and contentious custody battle, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee reached a joint custody agreement for their two sons, Brandon and Dylan.
2002: V.I.P. Concludes
Pamela Anderson concludes her role as Vallery Irons in the syndicated series V.I.P.
October 2003: Life Expectancy Comment
During an appearance on Howard Stern's radio show, Anderson made a joke about her life expectancy due to Hepatitis C, which was unfortunately misconstrued as a serious statement by many media outlets.
2003: Scary Movie 3 Release and Baywatch Reunion
Pamela Anderson appears in Scary Movie 3 and reprises her role as C.J. Parker in the Baywatch reunion movie, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.
2003: Breakup with Kid Rock (First Time)
Pamela Anderson ended her engagement with singer Kid Rock.
2003: Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding
Pamela Anderson reprises her role as C.J. Parker in the Baywatch reunion movie, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.
2004: Anderson Becomes a US Citizen
Pamela Anderson became a naturalized citizen of the United States while retaining her Canadian citizenship. She felt it was important to be able to vote and potentially petition for her parents to move to the US in the future.
2005: Stacked Premieres
Pamela Anderson takes on the role of Skyler Dayton in the Fox sitcom Stacked.
July 18, 2006: Engagement and Marriage Announcement to Kid Rock
News broke that Pamela Anderson would marry singer Kid Rock on July 29, 2006, in Saint-Tropez, France, following their engagement announcement.
July 29, 2006: Marriage to Kid Rock
Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock exchanged vows on a yacht near Saint-Tropez, France, as per their earlier announcement.
November 10, 2006: Miscarriage
Pamela Anderson tragically experienced a miscarriage while filming 'Blonde and Blonder' in Vancouver.
November 27, 2006: Divorce Filing from Kid Rock
Pamela Anderson filed for divorce from Kid Rock, citing irreconcilable differences, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just seventeen days after her miscarriage. While some reports speculated that Kid Rock's reaction to Anderson's cameo in 'Borat' played a role in the divorce, those claims remain unconfirmed.
2006: Stacked Concludes
Pamela Anderson's time as Skyler Dayton in the Fox sitcom Stacked comes to an end.
February 2007: Post-Divorce Intimacy with Tommy Lee
Pamela Anderson revealed that she and Tommy Lee continued to be intimate following their divorce.
September 2007: Engagement to Rick Salomon
During an appearance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', Pamela Anderson shared the news of her engagement.
October 6, 2007: Marriage to Rick Salomon
Following a quick courtship and Vegas marriage license application, Pamela Anderson married Rick Salomon in a private ceremony at The Mirage. The wedding was squeezed between Anderson's performances in Hans Klok's magic show at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
2007: DirecTV Commercials
Pamela Anderson appears in commercials for DirecTV.
February 22, 2008: Annulment Request from Rick Salomon
Pamela Anderson filed for an annulment of her marriage to Rick Salomon, citing fraud as the grounds for the request. This followed a separation that began on December 13, just a few months after their Vegas wedding.
June 2008: Reconciliation Attempts with Tommy Lee
Tommy Lee confirmed that he and Pamela Anderson were exploring the possibility of reconciliation.
2008: Multiple Movie Releases and Pam: Girl on the Loose
Pamela Anderson stars in multiple movies, including Superhero Movie and Blonde and Blonder. She also launches her own reality series, Pam: Girl on the Loose.
2010: Dancing with the Stars
Pamela Anderson participates in the popular dance competition show Dancing with the Stars.
2011: Bailando Participation
Pamela Anderson joins the Argentinian dance competition Bailando.
2012: Dancing with the Stars & VIP Brother
Pamela Anderson makes a return to Dancing with the Stars and appears on the reality show VIP Brother.
October 2013: 'Friends with Benefits' with Rick Salomon
Pamela Anderson disclosed on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' that she and Rick Salomon remained connected as "friends with benefits".
2013: Dancing on Ice
Pamela Anderson showcases her skills on the ice skating competition show Dancing on Ice.
2013: Anderson Attempts to Sell Malibu Home
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
Pamela Anderson announced her second marriage to Rick Salomon, though the exact date remained undisclosed.
2014: Pamela Anderson Reveals Past Sexual Abuse
Pamela Anderson publicly discloses her experiences of sexual abuse as a child, including molestation by a babysitter, rape at age 12, and gang rape at age 14.
February 2015: Divorce Filing from Rick Salomon (Second Time)
Pamela Anderson filed for divorce from Rick Salomon for the second time.
April 29, 2015: Divorce from Rick Salomon (Second Time)
Pamela Anderson's second divorce from Rick Salomon was finalized.
2015: Hepatitis C Recovery
Pamela Anderson successfully overcame Hepatitis C.
2017: The Institute and Baywatch Release
Pamela Anderson appears in two films: The Institute and the Baywatch reboot.
2017: Relationship with Adil Rami Begins
Pamela Anderson began dating French footballer Adil Rami.
2018: City Hunter Release and Danse avec les Stars Participation
Pamela Anderson stars in the movie City Hunter and competes on the French dance competition show Danse avec les stars.
June 2019: Breakup with Adil Rami
Pamela Anderson announced the end of her relationship with French footballer Adil Rami via an Instagram post.
2019: Political Activism
Pamela Anderson actively participated in political movements, showing support for the yellow vests movement and attending a meeting with European Spring leaders Yanis Varoufakis and Benoît Hamon. She further demonstrated her political engagement by appearing on election posters for the German DiEM25 campaign during the 2019 European Elections.
2019: Anderson Moves to the French Riviera
Pamela Anderson moved to the French Riviera, mainly due to her relationship with footballer Adil Rami.
January 20, 2020: Marriage to Jon Peters
Pamela Anderson married Hollywood producer Jon Peters.
February 1, 2020: Separation from Jon Peters
Pamela Anderson announced her separation from Jon Peters just twelve days after their marriage. She later claimed that their marriage was never legally binding.
December 24, 2020: Marriage to Dan Hayhurst
Pamela Anderson married Dan Hayhurst, her bodyguard, on Christmas Eve.
2021: Anderson Moves Back to Canada
Pamela Anderson moved back to her home country of Canada, residing on Vancouver Island. She later sold her Malibu home in the same year.
January 21, 2022: Divorce Filing from Dan Hayhurst
Pamela Anderson revealed that she had filed for divorce from Dan Hayhurst and that the couple had separated.
2022: 'Pam & Tommy' Miniseries
The miniseries 'Pam & Tommy', depicting the story of the stolen sex tape, premiered. Pamela Anderson chose not to engage with the producers or actress Lily James, who portrayed her, despite their attempts to contact her for input and permission.
2023: 'Pamela, a Love Story' Documentary
Pamela Anderson clarified in her Netflix documentary, 'Pamela, a Love Story', that rumors of a confidential agreement with Tommy Lee regarding the release of their sex tape were false.
2023: Pamela, a Love Story
Pamela Anderson collaborates with Netflix on a documentary about her life titled "Pamela, a Love Story".