What Happened?

The beginning of the sex tape frenzy can be contributed to Pamela Anderson in 1995. With drummer Tommy Lee, who would later become her husband, the actress created an intimate recording that was intended to stay private. As explained in the mini-series Pam & Tommy, the couple hired electrician, Rand Gauthier, who stole the videotape from the musician's safe and posted it online. The media attention was so insane that it even lead to the band being propelled to the top of the Guinness Book of Records ranking for the highest number of downloads. However, this experience did not prevent the Baywatch star from finding herself at the center of a new scandal in 1998 when a second sex tape was published without her knowledge.


How She Responded:


In response to these tapes being leaked, Pamela Anderson reformed her image. Instead of being only known for her dream body, she began to stand up for causes dear to her heart such as campaigns for animal defence alongside PETA, and advocating for a new vegetarian lifestyle. She involved herself in France, helping to raise awareness about the situation with the Calais migrant camps, prompting action within the French government. At the same time, the starlet became known to the young generation through shows like Dancing with the Stars (American and French).