History of Pamela Anderson in Timeline
Pamela Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, and media personality. She gained fame as Playboy's February 1990 Playmate of the Month, eventually holding the record for most cover appearances. Her acting career began on 'Home Improvement,' but she achieved international recognition for her role as C.J. Parker in 'Baywatch' (1992-1997), solidifying her status as a sex symbol. In 1995, a stolen sex tape featuring Anderson and her then-husband, Tommy Lee, caused controversy and a legal battle.
1994: Turned Down Role in Naked Gun 33 1/3
In 1994, Pamela Anderson turned down the role of Tanya Peters in the film Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult due to scheduling conflicts.
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 ceremony took place on a beach.
1995: Stolen Home Videos
In 1995, personal home videos of Pamela Anderson with her then-husband Tommy Lee were stolen and spliced together. They were then sold as a sex tape, which resulted in a legal fight and made her the subject of controversy.
1996: Birth of Son 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 the video distribution company, Internet Entertainment Group, who posted the stolen video on their website ClubLove.
1997: Birth of Son Dylan Jagger
In 1997, Pamela Anderson's second son, Dylan Jagger, was born from her marriage to Tommy Lee.
1998: Divorce from Tommy Lee
In 1998, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee divorced after Lee was sentenced to six months in jail for spousal abuse.
2001: Purchased Beach Home in Malibu
In 2001, Pamela Anderson purchased a beach home in Malibu, California, for $1.8 million.
March 2002: Public announcement of contracting 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, finalizing a long custody dispute.
October 2003: Comments 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, which was then 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.
March 2005: Spokesperson for MAC AIDS Fund
In March 2005, Pamela Anderson became a spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics's MAC AIDS Fund, supporting people affected by AIDS and HIV and raised money during Toronto, Tokyo, Dublin, and Athens events.
September 2007: Engagement announcement
In September 2007, Pamela Anderson announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she was engaged.
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 to Rick Salomon be annulled, citing fraud.
2008: Considered Moving to Finland and Opening a Strip Club
In a 2008 interview with The Guardian, Pamela Anderson mentioned that she considered moving to Finland and opening a strip club called "Lapland" due to her Finnish ancestry.
2009: Urged 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 company spokesperson for FrogAds, Inc., unaware her image was used in a pool operation.
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: Remarriage to Rick Salomon
In January 2014, Pamela Anderson announced that she had remarried Rick Salomon on an unspecified date.
February 2014: Valentine's Day-Themed 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.
2014: Rolling Stone article
In 2014, An article published by Rolling Stone was optioned, which allowed producers of the 'Pam & Tommy' series to develop the series without her participation, permission, or consent.
February 2015: Filing for divorce from Rick Salomon
In February 2015, Pamela Anderson filed for divorce from Rick Salomon.
April 29, 2015: Finalization of divorce from Rick Salomon
On April 29, 2015, the divorce between Pamela Anderson and 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: Met 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: Joined Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Board
In December 2015, Pamela Anderson, a long-time supporter of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, became a full board member to support their 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 video public service announcement produced by the National Limousine Association and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, as part of the Ride Responsibly initiative.
December 15, 2016: Met with Kremlin Officials to Discuss Animal Welfare
On December 15, 2016, Pamela Anderson and IFAW officials met with Kremlin officials to further discuss animal welfare and conservation efforts.
December 2016: Called Julian Assange a 'Hero'
In December 2016, Pamela Anderson stated to People magazine that she considered WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a "hero".
2016: Co-Authored 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.
2017: Relationship with Adil Rami began
In 2017, Pamela Anderson began a relationship with French soccer player Adil Rami.
January 2018: Starred in PSA for Passenger Safety
In January 2018, Pamela Anderson starred in The Signs, a video public service announcement promoting passenger safety, produced by the National Limousine Association in partnership with Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE), as part of the Ride Responsibly initiative.
2018: Wrote Lust for Love with Shmuley Boteach
In 2018, Pamela Anderson co-wrote the book Lust for Love with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, advocating for a sensual revolution.
2018: Executive Producer for The Game Changers
In 2018, Pamela Anderson served as an executive producer for The Game Changers, a plant-based documentary.
2018: Referenced Disparaging Remarks by Scott Morrison
In October 2019, Pamela Anderson referenced 'disparaging remarks' made about her in 2018 by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison when challenging him to support Julian Assange.
April 2019: Expressed 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: Visited Assange in Belmarsh Prison
In May 2019, Pamela Anderson visited Julian Assange in Belmarsh prison and expressed her belief in his innocence.
October 2019: Challenged Australian Prime Minister
In October 2019, Pamela Anderson announced she would travel to Australia to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stand up for Julian Assange.
November 2019: Planned trip to Australia to advocate for Assange
In November 2019, Pamela Anderson was planning to travel to Australia to challenge Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stand up for Julian Assange.
2019: Last Performance Before Broadway
2019 was Pamela Anderson's last time performing before her Broadway debut in 2022.
2019: Relationship with Adil Rami ended
In 2019, Pamela Anderson ended her relationship with French soccer player Adil Rami.
2019: Endorsed the Green Party of Canada
In 2019, Pamela Anderson endorsed the Green Party of Canada in the Canadian federal election.
2019: Supported Yellow Vests Movement
In 2019, Pamela Anderson supported the yellow vests movement and attended a meeting of the European Spring with Yanis Varoufakis and Benoît Hamon. She appeared as a supporter on election posters of the German DiEM25 campaign in the run-up to the 2019 European Parliament elections.
December 24, 2020: Marriage to Dan Hayhurst
On December 24, 2020, Pamela Anderson married Dan Hayhurst, who was her bodyguard.
January 18, 2021: Asked Trump to Pardon Assange
On January 18, 2021, Pamela Anderson appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight, asking President Donald Trump to pardon Julian Assange.
January 21, 2022: Divorce from Dan Hayhurst
On January 21, 2022, Pamela Anderson announced that she had filed for divorce and split with Dan Hayhurst.
April 12, 2022: Broadway Debut in Chicago
On April 12, 2022, Pamela Anderson made her Broadway debut, playing Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago.
June 5, 2022: End of Chicago Run
June 5, 2022 marked the end of Pamela Anderson's eight-week run as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago.
2022: Release of 'Pam & Tommy' miniseries
In 2022, the story of Pamela Anderson's stolen tape was portrayed in the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy. Anderson stated that she was not consulted about the production of the series and critics said that the series was profiting from Anderson's trauma.
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 Son Nominated for Emmy
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 for producing the film. Her autobiography, Love, Pamela, also debuted.
2023: Pamela, a Love Story Documentary Release
In the 2023 Netflix documentary Pamela, a Love Story, Pamela Anderson said there was no confidential agreement over releasing rights to the stolen video, and that she chose not to monetize it.
February 2024: Cast 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.
September 2024: The Last Showgirl Premieres at TIFF
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: Appearance on Criterion Closet
On November 12, 2024, Pamela Anderson appeared in the Criterion Closet, discussing her interest in cinema and film selections.
2024: Permanent Residence in Childhood Home
As of 2024, Pamela Anderson's childhood home in Canada became her permanent residence after selling her Malibu home. She lives with her dogs in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and has a vegetable farm, Arcady.
2024: I Love You: Recipes From the Heart praised by critics.
In 2024, I Love You: Recipes From the Heart was described as one of the "Best Vegan Cookbooks of 2024" by VegNews, one of the "15 Best Vegetarian Cookbooks Of 2024" by Chowhound, and Martha Stewart called it "very nicely done."
2024: Plant-based cookbook published
In 2024, Pamela Anderson's plant-based cookbook I Love You: Recipes From the Heart was published.
February 2025: Pamela's Cooking with Love Debuts
In February 2025, Pamela's Cooking with Love, Pamela Anderson's plant-based cooking show, debuted on Canada's Flavour Network.
2025: Upcoming Roles in Camino Real and Rosebush Pruning
In 2025, Pamela Anderson is scheduled to appear in the Williamstown Theatre Festival's production of Camino Real and in Karim Aïnouz's Rosebush Pruning.
2025: Co-stars in The Naked Gun
Pamela Anderson co-starred in the 2025 legacy sequel, The Naked Gun (Beth Davenport) with Liam Neeson (Lt. Frank Drebin Jr.)
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