Pamela Denise Anderson was born on this day (1967–) in Ladysmith, British Columbia, on Canada’s 100th birthday. From humble roots, she rose to become a defining face of 1990s pop culture.

Her discovery came unexpectedly at a football game when the stadium camera landed on her radiant smile. That moment led to modeling, a move to Los Angeles, and her debut on the October 1989 Playboy cover.

She became a household name as the Tool-Time Girl on Home Improvement and later as lifeguard C.J. Parker on Baywatch, a role that catapulted her to international stardom. But her true journey unfolded off-camera.

Beneath the headlines and hyper-focus, Pamela charted her own path—one rooted in fierce compassion. An outspoken advocate for animal rights, she partnered with PETA and famously said, “I'd rather bare skin than wear skin.”

With candor and courage, she used her platform to speak out—against violence, exploitation, and environmental harm—transforming from centerfold to soulful changemaker. Her 2023 Netflix documentary and memoir Love, Pamela revealed the layers beneath the persona: a writer, survivor, mother, and dreamer.

This celebration honors not just her beauty, but her bravery. 💫