Born in British Columbia, Canada, Pamela Anderson achieved stardom at 22 when she appeared on a Jumbotron at a British Columbia Lions football game, wearing a Labatt's Beer T-shirt. The brewing company quickly noticed her appeal, recruiting her as their spokesmodel.

Soon after, Anderson auditioned for Playboy and graced the cover of the magazine's October 1989 issue. Over the next 22 years, she became synonymous with the publication, posing for Playboy more than any other model in its history.

Reflecting on her experience, Anderson revealed to Us Weekly in 2018 that modeling for Playboy provided a sense of therapy after suffering from childhood sexual abuse."I was painfully shy as a child. As a young girl, Playboy empowered me. It really saved my life," she shared. "I felt very trapped inside and needed to free myself. It was a breakthrough for me, and there I met artists and activists and gentlemen. It has been a fun and wild life."

Anderson's acting career took off in 1991 when she landed a recurring role on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement as Tim Taylor's (played by Tim Allen) assistant, Lisa. After two seasons, Anderson moved on to the coveted role of C.J. Parker on Baywatch, where she showcased her talents for five seasons from 1992 until 1997, becoming one of the show's longest-running cast members. Anderson's path to Baywatch was marked by unexpected twists."I was asked to audition for Baywatch numerous times since I appeared in Playboy," she recalled in 2018 during an interview with the Pamela Anderson Foundation. "But I didn't like to drive in L.A. I'd never been on an audition. So I never went. Until one day I tagged along with a friend. We were both hired on the spot. They said I was famous before I walked in the door. Famous for not showing up."As her career flourished, Anderson's personal life garnered its own share of media attention. She found herself in high-profile relationships with Kid Rock, Rick Salomon and Tommy Lee, with whom she shares two sons, Brandon and Dylan.

Scroll down to see stunning photos of Anderson through the years, commemorating her incredible journey.1996

Source: MEGAAnderson flaunted her famous curves while sitting on her Barb Wire motorcycle, an 885cc Triumph Thunderbird.



1997

Source: MEGAThe Stacked star put her curves on display during a 1997 outing, just months after giving birth to her first child, Brandon.



1999

Source: MEGAIn September 1999, Anderson attended PETA's Millennium Gala with Lee, where she received the Linda McCartney Memorial Award.



2002

Source: MEGAAnderson posed with her then-boyfriend, Kid Rock, at the Grammy Awards red carpet event.



2005

Source: MEGAThe Pam: Girl on the Loose star stunned in a dark brown top and a white mini-skirt after enjoying a meal at Mr.

Chow in Beverly Hills.

2006

Source: MEGABefore her and Rock's yacht wedding, Anderson put on an eye-popping display in a cleavage-baring swimsuit for her wedding reception on Nikki Beach.



2007

Source: MEGAAnderson sizzled in a hot red dress before her appearance on The Conan O'Brien Show.



2008

Source: MEGAThe former Chicago cast member looked beautiful in an all-white outfit at the Superhero Movie premiere at the Mann Festival Theatre in 2008.



2009

Source: MEGAIn 2009, Anderson paraded her front assets in a barely-there bikini during a sun-soaked getaway in Malibu with her then-electrician/scuba diver boyfriend, Jamie Padgett.



2010

Source: MEGAThe former Dancing With the Stars contestant sizzled in a silk dress and black open-toed shoes at a 2010 event.



2011

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2013

Source: MEGAThe blonde beauty oozed s-- appeal as she stepped out for lunch in Beverly Hills.



2014

Source: MEGAChic and cute! Anderson was spotted leaving a hotel in Milan, Italy, sporting a floral-print dress and distinctive sunglasses that highlighted her class.



2015

Source: MEGAAnderson commanded attention in an all-black ensemble at the In Touch Awards in 2015.



2017Source: MEGAFor the L'Oreal Paris X Balmain party in 2017, the City