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Pamela Anderson

Model and actress Pamela Anderson: The 'Baywatch' star in the limelight through the years

Pamela Anderson won the attention of America in her signature red swimsuit on TV show 'Baywatch' and shocked fans with her impromptu wedding to musician Tommy Lee

By Ashlyn Messier , Amanda Cappelli Fox News
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  • Pamela Anderson in "Baywatch"
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    Pamela Anderson, American-Canadian actress and model, is most well-known for acting on "Baywatch" in the '90s.  (Getty Images)

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    Early in her career, Anderson worked alongside Tim Allen in the first two seasons of the TV series "Home Improvement."  (ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

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    In addition to Anderson's modeling, she has also acted in a number of movies, like "Barb Wire," "Scary Movie 3," "Superhero Movie" and "Blond and Blonder."  (John Russo/Sygma via Getty Images)

  • Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee
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    Anderson married Motley Crue's Tommy Lee after knowing him for only four days. They divorced in 1998. (S. Granitz/WireImage)

  • Pamela Anderson and Hugh Hefner
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    Anderson first posed for Playboy in 1989, beginning a 22-year career. She has appeared on more Playboy covers than any other model.  (Laurence Cottrell/FilmMagic)

  • Pamela Anderson holding her book
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    Anderson has written a number of books over the years, including the 2004 novel "Star." Her newest release was the 2023 memoir "Love, Pamela." (Neville Elder/Corbis via Getty Images)

  • Pamela Anderson at premiere of "Pamela, a love story."
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    In 2022, a TV series came out called "Pam & Tommy." The following year, Anderson put out a documentary called "Pamela, A Love Story," vowing to "tell the real story."  (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

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    While she still attends high-profile events such as the Met Gala, Anderson lives- a quieter life now than she once did. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Pamela Anderson, born July 1, 1967, is a model, actress and prominent sex symbol of the '90s. 

Anderson was a Playboy model for over 20 years, beginning with her appearance on the 1989 October issue. Anderson has appeared on more covers than any other model to date. 

Additionally, Anderson is known for playing C.J. Parker in the "Baywatch" series through the '90s. In 2017, she reemerged in the 2017 "Baywatch" film starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. 

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Anderson has starred in a number of movies as well, including "Barb Wire," "Scary Movie 3," "Borat," "Superhero Movie" and "Blond and Blonder." 

Intertwined with Anderson's modeling and acting work was her very public relationship with Tommy Lee. The pair's relationship had a quick start, with the two getting married just four days after they met in 1995. 

Anderson and Lee's relationship was full of scandal. They became the center of controversy soon after they wed, when a stolen sex tape of the couple was widely released. 

Anderson and Lee officially divorced in 1998, although they did have an on-again, off-again relationship following their divorce. During their time together, they welcomed two children, Brandon Thomas and Dylan Jagger. Right before their divorce, Lee was arrested and sentenced to six months in jail on spousal abuse charges. 

Anderson has had three husbands since Lee: Kid Rock, Rick Salomon and Dan Hayhurst. 

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Recently, Anderson was the subject of a documentary, "Pamela, A Love Story," in 2023 and the memoir "Love, Pamela" the same year. 

Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital. 

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