Pamela Anderson

Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1, 1967) is a Canadian-American actress, model, author, and activist. Born in Ladysmith, British Columbia, she was discovered at a Canadian Football League game in 1989, which launched her professional modeling career. She quickly gained international prominence through major magazine covers and modeling campaigns, becoming one of the most recognizable media personalities of the 1990s.

Anderson transitioned into acting with a role as Lisa on the television sitcom Home Improvement before earning widespread recognition for playing C.J. Parker on the drama series Baywatch. She starred on Baywatch from 1992 to 1997, a role that solidified her status as a global pop culture icon. She subsequently starred in and executive produced the syndicated action-comedy series V.I.P., played the lead in the Fox sitcom Stacked, and starred in feature films including Barb Wire.

Throughout her career, Anderson has been a prominent advocate for animal rights and environmental causes, frequently partnering with organizations such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to promote plant-based living and animal protection. She has also written several books, including her bestselling memoir Love, Pamela and the plant-based cookbook I Love You: Recipes from the Heart.

In recent years, Anderson has expanded her creative repertoire into theater, television, and film. She made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago in 2022, starred in the Canadian home renovation series Pamela's Garden of Eden, and earned critical acclaim for her dramatic performance in the film The Last Showgirl. In addition, she launched her skincare brand Sonsie and continues her activism and creative projects.