Pamela Anderson’s life and career in pictures: From polarising ’90s icon to Golden Globe nominee

Pamela Anderson learned early on in her career not to care what people thought of her.

She spent decades enduring others speaking on her behalf, sharing a narrative of her life that wasn’t true.

Yet, despite this, the Canadian-American actress, model and author has never needed rescuing. She’s not a damsel in distress, but more a survivor.

Now, fans are delighted to see Anderson revelling in her power and her “second career”.

“Anyone else feel elated that Pamela Anderson, who for decades was never taken seriously for her acting, bravery, intelligence … is getting this second career and proving everyone wrong?” one wrote on social media, echoing a sentiment shared by many.

Here’s a look back at the celebrity icon who’s now thriving at the helm of her own story.