Pamela Anderson's then-and-now photos will blow you away - see transformation

Pamela was discovered in 1989 when her face appeared on the jumbotron at a sports game. She was then chosen as Playmate of the Month by Playboy magazine in 1990 and appeared in the centerfold that year. 

Her star-making role was that of C.J. Parker in Baywatch, alongside David Hasselhoff. She joined the cast for five seasons between 1992 and 1997, and etched herself into pop culture thanks to her svelte figure, bright red swimsuit and tumbling blonde hair.

Pamela married Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee just four days after meeting him in 1995, and the pair went on to have one of the most tumultuous and infamous relationships in Hollywood. 

They dominated tabloids and weathered many a scandal before going on to welcome their sons Brandon and Dylan. The couple divorced in 1998 after three years of marriage.

Pamela embraced the Y2K style with her low-rise jeans, baby tees and heavy makeup. Her signature dark eyeshadow, thin brows and bold lipstick became one of the most recognized looks of the era. 

Speaking to Variety in 2024, she revealed that it was difficult to be a sexualized figure at the time while raising two young boys. 

"I'm not ashamed of my life. I'm not ashamed of the choices that I made, even though maybe in hindsight I would've done things differently," she said. "But you need life experience to know that you would've done that differently."

The mother of two's style seemed to slowly shift in the 2010s, marking a move towards more relaxed attire. She maintained her heavy makeup and signature tousled locks, yet it became clear that the star was coming into her own.  

Pamela made her Broadway debut in 2022 as Roxie Hart in Chicago, earning critical acclaim and marking a huge career reinvention.

The star began a makeup-free movement in 2023 when she stepped out at Paris Fashion Week barefaced and glowing. 

"I didn't realize that it was going to resonate with so many people," she said on the Today show. "I had people coming up to me and thanking me. It's just really interesting to see the ripple effect it's had."

"But I did it for myself," she clarified. "I did it for myself just to say I'm good enough as I am, and I don't need to chase this impossible dream."

Pamela's performance in The Last Showgirl stopped everyone in their tracks and forced the world to pay attention to her incredible acting chops. She was even nominated for a Golden Globe for the role, and attended the red carpet barefaced in continuation of her makeup-free commitment. 

Pamela wowed at the 2025 Met Gala, donning a crystal-encrusted Tory Burch gown in line with the 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' theme. She wore her blonde hair in a chic bob and went makeup-free again, garnering praise for fighting back against outdated beauty standards.  

Pamela stepped out for the Calvin Klein spring/summer 2027 show during New York Fashion Week. The actress looked radiant in a white maxi dress that featured an A-line silhouette with a square neckline. The garment was adorned with delicate black lining on the hem for a chic 90s look. Pamela styled the dress with a simple black clutch and a pair of pointed-toe black pumps.

The actress infused her look with bold color blocking and daring embellishments as she graced the Carolina Herrera spring/summer 2027 show during New York Fashion Week. Pamela stepped out in a bright red high-neck jumper. The garment was styled with a striking floral midi skirt adorned with glitzy embellishments and appliqués. For a color-clashing statement, Pamela layered the ensemble with a shimmery gold jacket.