Pamela Anderson is well-known for her Baywatch stint and has been turning heads since the 90s with her sun-kissed tresses and perfect curves and many will always remember her in the red swimsuit that was synonymous to the show. The Canadian model/actress has been everyone's crush since her the Baywatch days and has also starred in films such as Raw Justice (1994), Barb Wire (1996) and Blonde and Blonder (2008). Not many know that Anderson got some press coverage after her birth as a Centennial Baby because she was born on July 1, 1967, which marked the 100th anniversary of Canada's official founding via the Constitution Act, 1867. Pamela Anderson Breaks Up With ‘Monster’ BF French Footballer Adil Rami: ‘I Was Scammed’ Says Baywatch Star.

The blond bombshell turns 52 today and we look at some of the unknown facts about this beauty. Anderson shot to fame as C. J. Parker on Baywatch and played the same character for five seasons between 1992 and 1997. She was one of the longest-serving cast members on the show. Let's look at some other interesting facts about this hottie.

1. Pamela Anderson owes her discovery to Jumbotron

Not many know that before entering the modelling world and taking up acting for a TV series, Pamela Anderson worked as a fitness instructor in Vancouver. 22 at the time, Anderson was happy with her life and has a rather interesting story of her discovery. The actress wore a cut-off Labatt Blue T-shirt and went to a B.C. Lions game with some friends back in the day and during a break, Anderson was put on the Jumbotron and grabbed everyone's attention. It after this that she got her first modelling job.

2. Pamela Anderson is sexual abuse survivor

Anderson suffered frequent sexual abuse as a child. She first opened up about sexual abuse in 2014. She was molested by a female babysitter from ages 6 to 10, raped by a 25-year-old man when she was 12, and gang-raped by her boyfriend and six of his friends when she was 14. Speaking about how difficult her life has been, in an interview with Page Six, she said, "This meant I had a hard time trusting humans. My parents tried to keep me safe, but to me, the world was not a safe place. My dad was an alcoholic. My mom worked two jobs. My mom was always crying. Dad didn’t always come home.”

3. The Baywatch Star is an Animal Rights Activist

She has posed in a lettuce bikini, promoted vegan eating and has also been a key contributor in helping secure the release of Sunder, an elephant who was kept chained and beaten in an Indian temple, Anderson is also a PETA Honorary Director. After going through a terrible time in her teenage years, Anderson found solace in animals, she said “My affinity with animals saved me. It came to me naturally. The trees spoke to me,”

4. Pamela Anderson's Playboy Career Spans 22 Years

Anderson appeared in Playboy several times in the 1990s and the 2000s. She has probably appeared on more Playboy covers than any other model. The last time Anderson appeared on the cover of Playboy was on the magazine’s January/February 2016 cover.

5. Pamela Anderson's has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame

In March 2006, Anderson received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame thanks to her popularity as a model and actress over the years. She is only the second model to receive a star.

We wish Pamela Anderson a very Happy Birthday and hope to see her on-screen once again. In the meantime, we support her amazing initiatives to protect animals as she tirelessly works for PETA.

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