40 Breathtaking Photos Of Pamela Anderson Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before

Lounging on the couch has never looked so good! At the time of this photo, Anderson’s acting career was in full swing, as she headlined a TV show titled V.I.P. She played the lead character Vallery Irons from 1998 until 2002, starring in close to 90 episodes. It might not be the actress’ most famous role, but it was a fun ride.

While Anderson was beginning to establish herself as the next big thing in 1993, she bagged an invite to a huge event in California. Yep, the Baywatch star was pictured here as she arrived at Elton John’s Oscars celebration that year. She certainly looked the part in that gorgeous dark blue dress.

In common with a lot of other celebrities through the years, Anderson has taken part in fundraising events. Take this shot for instance. Just as the actress was making her breakthrough on Home Improvement and Baywatch, she appeared at the Hollywood All-Stars Charity Baseball Game in 1992. That smile suggests she enjoyed herself!

Pamela Anderson and the Pink Panther – what a delightfully odd couple! This intriguing photo was snapped at the National Association of Television Program Executives assembly in 1995. It was a yearly event where syndicated television shows were purchased by broadcasters. That might explain why Anderson and her feline friend were dressed up for the occasion.

Rocking a stunning black dress, Anderson arrived at the L.A. premiere of 1989’s Glory in style. But she wasn’t alone, as the budding star joined Jon Peters in front of the cameras. Peters is a famous Hollywood producer, and according to the website of cable TV channel E! she had stayed at his house for a spell in the past. The duo maintained their friendship after that.

We don’t know about you, but for us this photo just screams 1990s. From the clothes to the pose, it typifies the era. Anderson looks like she’s on the verge of dropping a sick new album! In reality, though, the 1996 picture coincided with a very exciting period in her career. She starred in two movies that year.

When Anderson got started on Baywatch, she took part in a photoshoot for the show in 1992. The actress opted for a flowery outfit in front of the cameras and then did something rather unlikely. As you can see, she somehow made sitting on a stoop glamorous. We wonder if she had any idea of the success that awaited her on the program?

Before Anderson got her big break in Hollywood, she was just an unassuming young woman from British Columbia, Canada. This photo proves it. The future star was only 21 here, with a smile that could melt your heart. Back then, she was better known as “The Blue Zone Girl” after appearing in the aforementioned Labatt’s shirt at a football match.

The film festival at Cannes is one of the biggest in the movie calendar, showcasing a selection of exciting new projects. But even so, it was still pretty surprising when Anderson arrived on the red carpet in 1995 to promote her star-vehicle Barb Wire. With no offense intended, it’s not the type of film you’d associate with the famous event! She looked stunning, though.

By 1996 Anderson had tied the knot with Tommy Lee from Motley Crüe. So, it shouldn’t be too surprising that she attended the Annual American Music Awards show that year. The Hollywood star rocked a sparkly top for the occasion, as she watched the likes of Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men pick up gongs.

It’s fair to say that Anderson probably turned a few heads when she arrived at 1991’s ABC Television Affiliates Party. And that’s not just in reference to her beautiful white outfit here. You see, by that point in her career she was starting to rack up some intriguing credits. The rising star had appeared in popular shows like Married with Children and Charles in Charge.

Given the huge success of Home Improvement and Baywatch, it wasn’t too surprising that Anderson eventually moved up to the big screen. 1993’s Snapdragon marked her official film debut, although she had made an uncredited appearance in The Taking of Beverly Hills back in 1991. Anyway, while the actress lit up cinemas across the country, the movie itself didn’t receive much love from audiences.

Ah, double denim. What a perilous fashion choice! It either works like a dream or ends in disaster. Anderson had no such worries, though. As this photo from 1990 shows, she made the style her own. The motorbike certainly helped, too. You could say she was riding into an exciting future.

Have you ever wondered what Anderson looked like as a teenager? Well, you’re in luck here. Yep, that’s the future Barb Wire star when she was just 16 years old, with the photo dating back to 1984. Talk about a vintage shot. Did any of her classmates at that time see her rise coming?

While 2007 proved to be a quiet year for Anderson on the big and small screens, she found other ways to keep herself busy. This shot is a nice example. Alongside her husband Rick Salomon, the actress did her part to feed the homeless in Nevada that November. Speaking of her relationship with Salomon, E! reported that the marriage only lasted for a few months.

After enjoying an incredible run on Baywatch, Anderson finally departed the show in 1997. But she also appeared in another program that year, albeit briefly. Yes, the model popped up in two episodes of the popular sitcom The Nanny. As you can see here, it was a far cry from the swimsuits and beaches!

To say that Anderson has had an interesting love-life would be quite an understatement. One of her former partners was Poison frontman Bret Michaels, with this snap coming in 1994. Touching on their time together, Michaels told Blender magazine, “Pamela had never dated a rocker before. I think that played a big part in the relationship.”

Let’s be honest here – turtleneck jumpers aren’t the most fashionable items of clothing. Very few people can pull off the look. Unsurprisingly, though, Anderson found a way. This photograph captured her in a pinky-beige outfit at a Baywatch event in 1993. It’s hard to name a style that she couldn’t knock out of the park back then.

Could Anderson have made it as a baseball player? That’s not for us to say, but she certainly seemed to enjoy the experience at the “Hollywood Stars Celebrity Baseball Game” back in the day in 1993. Just look at that grin as she holds her bat here. The pitchers wouldn’t stand a chance!

Unlike some of her other public appearances, Anderson was a bit more reserved when she featured on a BBC program in 2003. It was a show titled The Hand of God, and this particular episode was called “Juggling Heaven and Hollywood.” The actress discussed her ties with religion to the host, noting that it didn’t affect her career.

We often wonder what Hollywood nightclubs are really like. Something tells us they’re probably packed with glamour! Anyway, a young Anderson was heading to one in this vintage photo from 1990. She’s joined by Scott Baio, with E! reporting that the pair were first introduced at the legendary Playboy Mansion.

When you think of Baywatch, who pops into your head? It’s Anderson and one other person, right? Yep, we’re referring to David Hasselhoff. They were probably the two biggest stars to emerge from the show, featuring in a chunk of episodes. This picture was snapped right in the middle of their run in 1995. The pair looked great.

Anderson has worn some incredibly glamorous outfits down the years, turning lots of heads. In this case, though, she opted for a simple get-up – a white top, jean shorts and leather boots. The model still looked great! She owned that sidewalk as she arrived at the 1992 Hollywood All-Stars Charity Baseball Game.

Here’s a question for you folks – have you ever seen Anderson in a long dress before? No? Well, get a load of this shot. It was taken back in 1991 when she was still with Scott Baio, and the model looked fantastic. She made that flowing gown work as they went to a special event in California.

Off the back of her work in Snapdragon the previous year, Anderson got another shot on the big screen in 1994. This time, she co-starred in the thriller Good Cop Bad Cop, or Raw Justice as it was called then. The Canadian worked alongside the likes of David Keith and Robert Hays, as you can see here. But the movie wasn’t a big hit with audiences.

A black-and-white filter can do wonders for certain photographs: it really adds to the image. And that couldn’t be more true with this picture right here, which was snapped in 1993. Yes, the combination of Anderson and the lack of color is practically perfect. We wouldn’t be surprised if it’s hanging in her house somewhere!

Everything changed for Anderson when she joined the cast of Baywatch. For one thing, she became inextricably linked to beaches. Yet the star looked very different for this photoshoot by the sea in 1992. She ditched the iconic red bathing suit for an all-black outfit. Which of the two do you prefer?

We get the feeling that more than a few people noticed Anderson when this picture was taken back in the day. After all, she’s standing on the sidewalk of a pretty busy street. On top of that, the actress also looked like she was dressed up to go somewhere. Something tells us that she wouldn’t have had trouble hailing a taxi.

Anderson has rocked many unique outfits throughout the years, but this one has to be among the strangest. You can probably guess why...yep, it’s the hat. It’s huge! Tommy Lee’s is tiny in comparison. The couple were attending the 1997 Annual American Music Awards. Regarding their relationship, she looked to break off the marriage some 12 months later.

With her career on the rise, Anderson was becoming more recognizable by the day in 1992. So of course certain charities looked to take advantage of that. If she went to their events, that could bring fresh eyes to their cause. Anyway, the TV star was invited to the Make-A-Wish Celebrity Tennis Classic that year. As this photo shows, her all-white outfit was perfect for the sport.

By 1993 Anderson on a beach was a sight to which most people were well accustomed. Then again, in this picture things were slightly different. The model opted to wear jean shorts and a blue top, alongside a colorful necklace. As it turns out, she was taking part in the Budweiser Surf Tour at the time.

How about this for an honor? Away from acting, Anderson was recognized by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) at its “Millennium Gala” in September 1999. Thanks to her selfless work with animals, she received the Linda McCartney Memorial Award. And who better to hand it over than Paul McCartney himself? That’s so cool!

If you’re an actor, then posing for headshots comes with the territory. Hey, you’ve got to sell your image! Anderson took full advantage of that in this vintage photo. One glance is all it takes to grab your attention. We’re not too sure about the white-and-pink stripes, but we’ll let that go.

While the odd accessory or two can completely transform your appearance, Anderson decided to go all out in this photo from 1995. Yes, she’s rocking giant earrings, a couple of large necklaces, bulky bracelets and a sizable hat. That’s one way to get noticed. And is it just us, or does the Baywatch star closely resemble Marilyn Monroe here, too?

Film and television shoots can be exhausting at the best of times, but Anderson was in good spirits here. This lovely shot captures a warm smile from the actress while she’s in her Baywatch costume. We wonder if she was always that chipper on the set across her 110 episodes?

As we moved into the 2000s, Anderson continued to feature in some different television shows. Yet when she dropped in on the Tonight Show in 2002 she was really buzzing, as you can probably tell here. You see, the celeb revealed that she’d be headlining a new cartoon, which turned out to be Stripperella. It aired the following year, but only lasted for 13 episodes.

Back in the ’90s MTV was an absolute monster: few stations could touch it. In its heyday it even expanded into the world of sport. That’s how we got the “Rock N’ Jock” Softball Challenge – matches involving both professional baseball players and famous faces. Anderson was included in 1995, and this photo shows she didn’t look out of place.

Rocking a beautifully straightforward black dress, Anderson attended the Annual People’s Choice Awards in 1992. A lot of big names were up for gongs that year, with the likes of Julia Roberts, Kevin Costner and Steve Martin walking out as winners. Unfortunately for the Barb Wire actress, the closest she came to replicating that was when the Razzie Awards named her “Worst New Star” for that movie!

You could probably write a detailed book about all of Anderson’s fashion choices down the years. There have been so many! But have you seen this one? It’s unique. Yep, she opted for a dress with some intriguing accessories hanging off it during an event in 1997. What do you think of the look?

Ah, yearbooks. Have you kept yours? They’re quite fun to look back on after a while. Anyway, if you went to a Canadian high school during the mid-’80s, you might spot a recognizable name hiding in your edition. Yes, Anderson appeared as a 17-year-old in a 1985 volume. Who could’ve predicted that within five years she’d be making her TV debut?