Pamela Anderson wasn’t just a household name back in her prime, but she was, and always will be, an iconic star who entered into the television set of almost every home in the ’80s and ’90s. The series Baywatch made her into an instant success and the Playboy empire partnered with her for over two decades, a tumultuous fan following accompanying them. Although her celebrity stardom has fizzled out since then, she’s remembered as one of the most talked-about names of her generation.
Even if you were a part of this era, maybe there are some things you don’t know about the actress and model that you would be surprised to find out. Let’s take a look at just a few fun facts, celebrating all that is Pamela Anderson.
She’s a natural brunette
For a famous blonde bombshell who has been identified by her huge and radiant blonde hair her entire career, this is a surprising discovery. It’s quite hard to imagine the Baywatch lifeguard running towards us with brown locks bouncing on her shoulders, but, it’s indeed true, Anderson is in fact a natural brunette, proven by school photos from her youth.
She’s a fan of casino games and a frequent visitor of Las Vegas
Something that many people, even fans, may not know about the famous star is that Pamela Anderson is a lover of all things casino games. A regular at the green table, the Baywatch babe has enjoyed playing her fair share of games like slots in Las Vegas and beyond. Since the growing popularity of digital games, leading platforms in the sector feature a huge choice of games such as slots across a range of different stakes, including seasonal-themed slots. This has propelled the popularity of casino games online and Pamela has not fallen behind. She has also joined the ranks of many who have taken to the world wide web to compete in a different setting. Regardless of where she plays, one thing’s for certain: this celebrity is no stranger to the game or Sin City.
She is Canadian and has European roots
Despite having a successful career in the United States, Anderson was actually born in Ladysmith British Colombia in the late ’60s, and her great grandfather, Juho Hyytiäinen was a native of Finland. She grew up in Canada and didn’t move to the U.S. until she was inspired to venture out to Las Vegas in pursuit of a career in modeling. She obviously got that and so much more!
She stands for the animals
Another interesting fact that you may not know about the star is that, in addition to being a T.V. personality and cover girl, she is also an activist, standing up specifically for animal rights. She’s shown her great devotion to the cause over the years, even receiving honorable awards in the process. In 2006, she took it a step further and posed nude at the front of Stella McCartney’s London store, protesting the use of real fur in high fashion. A longtime spokesperson for PETA, Anderson has contributed to many campaigns, using her celebrity voice to make a difference.
She was on television before her Baywatch appearance
Although the actress rose to stardom thanks to the huge popularity of Baywatch which first stole the heart of the nation in the late ’80s, perhaps people don’t know that Pamela’s appearance in a television series came before this with the ABC comedy series Home Improvement, playing the gorgeous blonde Tool Girl, Lisa in its first two seasons.
She’s made Playboy history
Decades before Vine, Instagram, and