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

Pamela Anderson is a former Playboy model and actress whose fame soared through the '90s when she played a lifeguard in the TV series "Baywatch."

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. 

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