Net Worth: $20 Million
Pamela Anderson’s net worth has fallen dramatically over the years, and her financial struggles have been well documented. Still, the former Baywatch actress is worth an estimated $20 million.
From her time on TV to the writing of various best-selling books and even a critically lauded appearance on Broadway, Pamela Anderson has proven to be a multi-faceted entertainer who isn’t afraid to try something new and to succeed in her new roles.
Let’s explore the various facets of this celebrity’s life that have contributed to her financial success, money failures, and her recent net worth rebound.
Pamela Anderson’s Net Worth: Baywatch Salary
Pamela Anderson portrayed the character Casey Jean “C. J.” Parker on Baywatch from 1992 to 1997, which significantly contributed to her wealth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Anderson started with a salary of $1,500 per episode in the show’s third season.
As Baywatch quickly became one of the most-watched television shows in the United States and many other parts of the world, Anderson was able to command a massive pay increase to $300,000 per episode.
By the time she left the show after season 5, Pamela Anderson’s net worth had increased by approximately $30 million.
Anderson recently announced that she earns just over $1,000 in royalties per year from the show that made her famous. Other reports have suggested that she actually earns around $4,000 in royalties each year.
Anderson could have earned even more on Baywatch, but she decided to leave the show and acting to focus on raising her two children, Brandon and Dylan.
At the time of her exit from Baywatch, she had also been earning an unknown sum on the massively popular TV show Home Improvement where she played Lisa, the Tool Time girl. Pamela Anders also starred in the critically panned and underperforming movie Barb Wire, a role that was written specifically for the actress. The movie had a budget of $7 million but only earned $4 million in theaters.
Modeling Added To Pamela Anderson’s Net Worth
PopularImages / Depositphotos.comPamela Anderson’s career as a model added a significant amount of money to her bottom line during the peak of her career.
Anderson worked as the face of several high-profile advertising campaigns, lending her image to brands such as Lucky Jeans, Roxanne Jeans, Jordache Jeans, and O’Neill Surfwear. She is estimated to have earned at least $5 million from her brand endorsement deals.
In August 2023, Pamela Anderson posed in a new ad spot for the jewelry company Pandora.
As a model, Anderson also earned the distinction of being the woman to appear the most on the cover of Playboy. Playmates typically earned $25,000 for their photo shoots, a payscale that Pamela Anderson confirmed during an interview. Anderson appeared on the cover of the magazine a record 13 times. If she were paid the standard rate per shoot, that would equal $325,000 in payments.
Profiting from Real Estate Endeavors
In 2001, Pamela Anderson purchased a Malibu property for $1.8 million and later invested $8 million in its renovation.
With an all-in cost of $9.8 million, she needed to sell the home for a hefty sum to turn a profit. Anderson attempted to sell the home for $7.75 million but it failed to fetch a buyer.
When the house didn’t sell, the actor rented her home for $50,000 per month.
Eventually, the home was re-listed and sold for $11.8 million. After realtor and other fees, Pamela Anderon’s net worth likely increased slightly.
Pamela Anderson Has Written Numerous Books
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comWhile she has rarely shown up back in front of the camera, Pamela Anderson has written and published numerous books that have been well-received in terms of sales.
GoodReads lists 59 books that the former Baywatch star has published.
Anderson’s books range from organic baby food cookbooks to her most recent memoir, “Love, Pamela.”
Love, Pamela has received favorable reviews on Amazon with nearly 2,500 reviews and a 4.4 star overall rating.
While Pamela Anderson’s books may not provide her with the type of wealth she is accustomed to, she has certainly received some decent paychecks from her work.
Jon Peters Is Leaving Pamela Anderson $10 Million In His Will
Pamela Anderson and Hollywood producer Jon Peters were only married for 12 days, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some loved still shared between the couple.
Peters revealed that he paid off $200,000 in debt for Anderson and that he was leaving her $10 million in his will, whether she needed it or not.
That money hasn’t been added to Pamela Anderson’s net worth estimate because she hasn’t received the money at the time of publication.
Pamela Anderson Nearly Went Broke From Lavish Spending
A profile of the actress by The Mirror in 2010 revealed that Pamela Anderson was nearly broke. According to the report, “her taste for all things expensive – first-class travel, sprawling properties decked with gold, lavish cars – have emptied out the bank balance as the flood of mega-money roles slowed to a trickle.”
The Mirror further revealed that “Pamela had to start selling furniture and other contents just to pay the builders [of the home she was renovating.].”
Anderson was then charged with tax delinquency by the IRS. TheThings revealed that Anderson was hit with a bill for $493,000 in unpaid taxes in California.
It wasn’t just trips to the mall that saw Anderson lose her fortune. No matter how rich and successful a celeb may be, the taxman will always come knocking. Branded a “tax delinquent” in California, it was revealed that Anderson owed a whopping $493,000 in unpaid taxes.
By 2010 Pamela Anderson was earning “minimum union wage” to play the role of the Genie of the Lamp in a low-level production of Aladdin.
Pamela Anderson’s Rebounding Net Worth
PopularImages / Depositphotos.comBy slowing her spending, continuing to publish books, including her 2023 memoir, and working with Netflix on her Emmy-nominated documentary, Pamela Anderson is experiencing somewhat of a renaissance in her career. Her performance in the Broadway musical Chicago has also been lauded.
It wasn’t long ago that Pamela Anderson’s net worth had fallen so low that she was forced to move into a trailer park. Today, her net worth is estimated to be $20 million and climbing.
