Pamela Anderson at 56: Untold stories behind Baywatch fame

Pamela Anderson celebrates her 56th birthday on 1 July 2024. The actress gained immense fame by appearing in the iconic series "Baywatch." The star has been involved in several scandals, and her statements about the series echoed loudly in the media.

We can count Pamela Anderson among the icons that almost everyone will recognise. Since childhood, she dreamed of making an acting career. However, initially, she got into modelling, quickly becoming a Playboy star. She befriended Hugh Hefner and appeared on the cover of Playboy 14 times in total.

However, Pamela's greatest fame came from her role in "Baywatch." Years later, while recalling her time on set, she said a few words that astonished the audience.

Pamela Anderson appeared in the third series of "Baywatch." The actress reportedly complained that her character had few lines and everything focused on running on the beach in a tight swimsuit. Anderson reportedly asked the writers to expand her character. In later years, Pamela spoke openly about what happened behind the scenes.

- Oh everybody was having sex everywhere. In the trailers, behind the trailers around the trailers. I think I slept with everybody at least once - she said in an interview quoted in the British "Metro".

Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee had a tumultuous relationship. The musician tended to affairs and addictions. The couple married in 1995 after just three days of knowing each other. Anderson dreamed of stability and starting a family, which was tricky while living with Tommy. She did get pregnant, but then severe problems arose.

Lee recorded sex tapes. One of his employees stole intimate recordings featuring the musician and actress in the leading roles. He first blackmailed the couple, demanding payment for a renovation he had done. However, he eventually decided that selling the tapes to companies dealing in adult films would be more profitable. He made 70 million euros from 8 minutes of footage featuring Anderson and Lee. The erotic videos hindered Pamela from getting new roles. Directors did not want the "heroine" of the tapes in their productions. As a result of the stress, the "Baywatch" star lost her pregnancy.