What is Pamela Anderson's net worth?
Pamela Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, glamour model, producer, author, and animal rights activist with a net worth of $20 million. Pamela first gained international fame as a Playboy model and rose to superstardom after being cast on the series "Baywatch." She has also been in the media spotlight for her high-profile marriages with Motley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, musician Kid Rock, and film producer Jon Peters.
Pamela Anderson's rise to international fame began accidentally. While attending a BC Lions Canadian Football League game in Vancouver, Canada, she was seen on the stadium's big screen wearing a formfitting Labatt's beer t-shirt, leading to her first appearance on the cover of Playboy. She has enjoyed a successful association with the magazine, appearing on more covers than any other Playboy model over four decades.
After relocating to Los Angeles, Pamela began a relatively successful acting career. She played recurring or starring roles on shows such as "Home Improvement," "Baywatch," "The Nanny," and "V.I.P." She also appeared in films like "Raw Justice" and "Barb Wire" and was featured on the reality series "Pam: Girl on the Loose" on E! She competed on "VIP Brother," "Dancing with the Stars," and "Dancing on Ice."
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Financial Problems
After her 2020 breakup with Jon Peters, he claimed Pamela was strapped for cash and that he had to clear $200,000 worth of debt for her. He also mentioned setting aside $10 million for her in his will. Despite her fame, Pamela was not particularly well-paid compared to her level of success. She earned just $1,500 per episode in the first season of "Baywatch" and eventually made $300,000 per episode in later seasons, which equates to around $6.6 million per season before taxes.
Pamela faced tax issues in 2009 and 2012, with significant unpaid taxes leading to liens. In 2013, she attempted to sell her Malibu mansion to improve her financial situation but ultimately sold it for nearly $12 million in 2021.
Early Life
Pamela Denise Anderson was born on July 1, 1967, in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. Born on Canada's 100th anniversary, she was dubbed a "Centennial Baby." Her father, Barry, is a furnace repairman, and her mother, Carol, is a waitress. Throughout her childhood, Pamela endured significant trauma, including sexual abuse and rape.
In high school, Anderson played volleyball and graduated in 1985. She moved to Vancouver in 1988 to work as a fitness instructor while pursuing modeling. Her first paid modeling gig was for Labatt Beer in 1989, which jumpstarted her career with Playboy.
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Career
Pamela Anderson appeared on the cover of the October 1989 issue of Playboy and was chosen as Playmate of the Month in February 1990. Her career with Playboy spans three decades.
In the early 1990s, Anderson had guest-starring roles on sitcoms, and from 1991 to 1993, she played Lisa, the Tool Time Girl, on "Home Improvement." Her role as lifeguard C.J. Parker on "Baywatch," which aired from 1992 to 1997, made her a household name.
Anderson starred in the title role of the movie "Barb Wire" in 1996, for which she won a Razzie Award for Worst New Star. She hosted "Saturday Night Live" in April 1997 and starred in the TV series "V.I.P." from 1998 to 2002. In 2006, she appeared in Sacha Baron Cohen's mockumentary "Borat."
In 2017, Anderson appeared in the mini-series "Sur-Vie" and the "Baywatch" movie. In 2023, she collaborated with Netflix on a documentary about her life titled "Pamela, a Love Story." Anderson has also authored four autobiographical books and two novels.
Reality TV Appearances
In 2010, Pamela appeared on the fourth season of the Indian version of "Big Brother" ("Bigg Boss"), reportedly earning $550,000 for her three-day stay. She subsequently appeared on the U.K., Bulgarian, and German versions of "Big Brother" between 2011 and 2013.
Anderson has participated in several "Dancing with the Stars" franchises, starting with the American version's 10th season in 2010. She also appeared on the All-Star edition and the Argentinian, French, and U.K. versions of the show.
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Breast Size
In 1990, Pamela Anderson had breast implant surgery, increasing her bust size to 34D and later to 34DD. In April 1999, she had her breast implants removed.
Personal Life
Anderson married Tommy Lee, drummer of Motley Crue, on February 19, 1995, after knowing him for about four days. They had two sons together: Brandon Thomas (born June 5, 1996) and Dylan Jagger (born December 29, 1997). Their tumultuous marriage included Lee's arrest for spousal abuse, leading to their divorce in 1998.
Following her divorce from Lee, Anderson was engaged to model Marcus Schenkenberg. They broke up in 2001. She then became engaged to Kid Rock, married him in 2006, and filed for divorce a few months later.
In October 2007, Anderson married film producer Rick Salomon. Their marriage was annulled in 2008, but they remarried in 2014 and divorced again in 2015. Anderson has had relationships with Julian Assange and French soccer player Adil Rami.
On January 20, 2020, Anderson married Hollywood producer Jon Peters but separated just 12 days later. In December 2020, she married her bodyguard Dan Hayhurst but split with him in January 2021.
Anderson actively supports PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and is a vegetarian.
Baywatch Salary
During the first season of "Baywatch," Pamela Anderson earned $1,500 per episode, totaling $33,000 for the season. At the show's peak, she made $300,000 per episode, equating to approximately $6.6 million per season.
Real Estate
Pamela and Tommy Lee met on New Year's Eve in 1994 and married six weeks later. During that time, Tommy bought a mansion in Malibu for $837,000, where they lived together. The mansion, constructed in 1991, was later sold in 2005 for $2.5 million and destroyed in a fire in 2019.
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In 2000, Pamela paid $1.8 million for a property in Malibu, spending $8 million on a new modern structure. The house features an open-plan living room, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a private movie theater, and a sauna. She sold the home in August 2021 for $11.8 million.
Outside Los Angeles, Anderson has owned a six-acre waterfront property on Vancouver Island in Canada for several decades. She transformed one of the property's barns into an animal sanctuary in 2020 and returned to Canada permanently in 2021.
Pamela Anderson Foundation/Activism
Pamela is a renowned animal rights advocate and practicing vegan. In addition to posing for PETA advertisements, she has served on its board. She chairs the board of The International Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and has testified on Capitol Hill about animal welfare.
For nearly three decades, she has operated the Pamela Anderson Foundation, dedicated to protecting human, animal, and environmental rights. The foundation has received the Sam Simon Award, the Linda McCartney Award, and a Spirit Award. Pamela has stated that all her excess income goes to her foundation after covering her basic needs.
