Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson rose to international fame in the early 1990s as a fixture on the hit television series Baywatch, where she played lifeguard C.J. Parker from 1992 to 1997. Before that, she gained attention after being spotted on the Jumbotron at a Canadian football game, which led to modeling work with Labatt Beer and eventually a Playboy magazine cover. Her Playboy association became one of the most iconic in the magazine’s history, with Anderson appearing on more covers than any other model.

Beyond Baywatch, Anderson built a diverse entertainment career that included starring roles in Barb Wire (1996), V.I.P. (1998-2002), and Stacked (2005-2006). She also appeared on Dancing with the Stars and various reality television programs. Her personal life, including her high-profile marriages to Tommy Lee, Kid Rock, and others, kept her in the tabloid spotlight for decades. The 2022 Hulu series Pam and Tommy, which dramatized the leak of her private tape, renewed public interest in her story.

Anderson experienced a major career resurgence starting in 2023 with the Netflix documentary Pamela, a love story, which she produced and which offered her own perspective on her life and career. She followed this with a bestselling memoir, Love, Pamela. In 2023 she also made her Broadway debut in Chicago as Roxie Hart, earning strong reviews. Her role in The Last Showgirl (2024) was met with critical acclaim, earning her Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations and marking a dramatic turn in her acting career.

A dedicated animal rights activist, Anderson has worked extensively with PETA and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. She has lobbied governments worldwide on issues ranging from fur farming bans to the treatment of Julian Assange. Her activism, combined with her entertainment career and brand endorsements, has helped her build an estimated net worth of $20 million as of 2026.