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T2 WHATS UP! January 29 - February 4, 2023 TV FEATURE BY SARAH PASSINGHAM TV Media P eople who lived through the wild tab- loid craze of the 1990s and early 2000s know that the ultimate covergirl of that era of celebrity gossip rags is Pamela Anderson. The "Baywatch" star, reigning Playboy cover queen and ani- mal rights activist takes audi- ences behind the scenes of the many chapters of her life in the feature documentary, "Pa- mela, A Love Story," premier- ing Tuesday, Jan. 31, on Netflix. Anderson's life has been dis- sected by the writers of maga- zines, books and blogs, and by TV entertainment reporters for decades. But in "Pamela, A Love Story," she offers viewers her own perspective on the events of her life. Anderson recounts her upbringing, ca- reer and marriages alongside introspection on "her lifelong pursuit of love," according to a December article on Netflix's Tudum. Deploying her signa- ture sense of humor, Anderson remarked upon her many whirlwind romances by say- ing, "When you're not looking for love, it finds you ... and I guess I'm easy to find." Born in Ladysmith, B.C., a small town on the coast of Vancouver Island, Anderson moved to Los Angeles after early success posing for Play- boy magazine before pivoting to acting. She featured in the popular ABC sitcom "Home Improvement" as Lisa before becoming the breakout bomb- shell C.J. Parker in "Baywatch" from 1992 to 1997. Anderson also pursued a film career, no- tably starring in the cult hit "Barb Wire" in 1996 and mak- ing a semi-autobiographical appearance in 2003's "Scary Movie 3." Arguably more known for her love life, Anderson has been married several times, most famously to heavy metal band Mötley Crüe's drummer, Tommy Lee, with whom she shares two sons. Anderson was married to and divorced from "Cowboy" singer Kid Rock in 2006, after which she married and divorced poker player Rick Salomon twice — first in 2007 and again in 2014. Most recently, Anderson re- turned to her hometown to build a dream home, as docu- mented in the HGTV series "Pamela's Garden of Eden." While there, she met a Lady- smith local, and the pair mar- ried in 2020 but divorced in 2022. All from relatively different worlds, the husbands all seem to have one thing in common: no bad blood. "Pamela, A Love Story" director Ryan White ("Good Night Oppy," 2022) told Vanity Fair in December that "all of [Anderson's] hus- bands are a part of her story, so they're all in our film, includ- ing the most recent one." It's not all about the juicy details, though, as White highlighted the sweet silver lining of being someone who so easily falls in love, saying, "No matter how many times it hasn't worked out for her, she still is a hope- less romantic and looking for true love in every way." These days, Anderson mostly stays out of the limelight, but a House Ad 5 x 5 continued on page T10 Pamela Anderson reflects on her life and career in "Pamela, A Love Story" Revealing truths Did you know those images are available for purchase? IT'S EASY! Just scan the QR code below to visit our website where you can search for the photo/s you want and order prints (many print options to choose from, including canvas). Check it out today! Did you see a photo in our newspaper or on our website that you would love a copy of? Scan QR code for photos!