Exclusive Portraits: Valentine's Day with Pamela Anderson

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CHICAGO – How about a Pamela-thon for Valentine’s Day? The 1990s sex symbol Pamela Anderson is going through a current revival with two TV works about her life and a major book release. Photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com went through his archives and found four Exclusive Portraits of PA from 2010.

The onrush of new material about Anderson began with the unauthorized HULU miniseries, released a year ago, entitled “Pam & Tommy.” The series chronicled the turbulent three year marriage of Anderson and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, including the story of the illegal release of their infamous sex tape, and featured Lily James and Sebastian Stan in the title roles. In a counter move, 12 days ago Anderson released her new memoir “Love, Pamela: A Memoir of Prose, Poetry and Truth,” which combines her life story version with her poetry. On the same day, the new Netflix documentary about Anderson was released – told through her point of view – entitled “Pamela: A Love Story.”

Pamela Anderson in Chicago in 2010, Exclusive Photo One
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

Canadian Pamela Denise Anderson was born in the province of British Columbia. After a difficult childhood which included several instances of sexual abuse, she moved to Vancouver after graduating from high school in 1985. She was hired as a model for LaBatt’s Beer after being shown on a soccer Jumbotron wearing their tee shirt. This led to a modeling career, culminating in a Playboy cover in 1989. She expanded into acting roles, most famously as “Tool Time” Lisa on “Home Improvement” and of course C.J. Parker on “Baywatch” from 1992-97.

Pamela Anderson in Chicago in 2010, Exclusive Photo Two
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

Go to page two for a couple more Pamela Anderson photos for Valentine’s Day …