The Turning Point: Baywatch
The real tidal wave comes with Baywatch .
Her role as CJ Parker, the intrepid lifeguard in the legendary red swimsuit, propelled Pamela to global stardom.
The series became a global phenomenon, broadcast in more than 140 countries, and the image of Pamela running in slow motion on the beach entered television history.
She then became the embodiment of Californian beauty , a symbol as universal as the waves she dominated in the series.
More than a sex symbol: a strong personality
Behind the glamorous icon hides a much more complex woman.
Pamela has never been satisfied with her sex symbol image. She has starred in several cult series and films, including A Man in the House , VIP and Barb Wire , where she reveals a light humor and a great capacity for self-deprecation.
Her highly publicized private life—marked in particular by her marriages to Tommy Lee and Kid Rock—contributes to her status as an essential icon.
But Pamela always refused to be defined solely by her love stories.
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