Pamela Anderson's Most Iconic Looks of All Time

From her instantly recognizable red Baywatch bathing-suit to the pink fluffy hat that sent girls running to Claire's, Pamela Anderson has worn plenty of eye-catching and memorable looks throughout her career

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Pamela Anderson turns 53 on July 1, 2023, and if there is one thing she has left us with in her time on earth, it's how to showcase a signature style. From her red swimsuit and her puffy pink hat to her white bikini wedding looks, celebrate the actress' birthday with a look through some of her most iconic outfits ever.

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Pamela Anderson in Baywatch

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Anderson is practically synonymous with the iconic, red, high-cut one-piece that she rocked — often while running in slow motion — on Baywatch from 1992 to 1997.

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Pamela Anderson at the 1994 Australian Movie Awards

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Anderson donned a corset top with puffy sleeves and black velvet miniskirt, effortlessly pulling off the elusive "sexy pirate wench" look in 1994.

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Pamela Anderson in 1995

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Anderson went for the buttoned up, business casual look while attending a conference for the National Association of Television Program Executives in 1995.

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Pamela Anderson at MTV's Rock n' Jock in 1995

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Anderson played ball (and looked the part) at MTV's Rock n' Jock in 1995.

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Pamela Anderson at the Cannes Film Festival in 1995

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Anderson was sure to turn heads as she arrived by yacht at the Cannes Film Festival in a tightly-cinched leather corset and black opera gloves.

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Pamela Anderson in Barb Wire in 1996

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Anderson's daring, lace-up leather corset that she wore in Barb Wire is one of her most memorable looks. Kendall Jenner even recreated this look for her Halloween/Birthday bash in November 2020.

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Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee at the 1995 Grammy Awards

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Anderson stood out at the 1995 Grammy Awards in a floor-length, iridescent stretch lamé gown. She attended with then-husband Tommy Lee, to whom she was married from 1995 to 1998.

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Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee at the 1997 American Music Awards

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Hats off to Anderson, who managed to distract from her sheer gown at the 1997 American Music Awards with a truly gigantic hat.

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Pamela Anderson at the 1999 MTV VMAs

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Another day, another larger-than-life statement hat. This time, Anderson paired her hat, by designer Ivy Supersonic, with a corset top and sequined pants. Her 1999 MTV VMAs look is so iconic that even Kim Kardashian had to recreate it for Halloween in 2018.

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Pamela Anderson at the 2001 VH1 Divas Live

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Anderson's white, low-cut gown at VH1's Divas Live in 2001 gave off serious Greek goddess vibes.

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Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock at 2002 American Music Awards

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In 2002, Anderson arrived at the American Music Awards on the arm of her fiancé Kid Rock, wearing a silver chainmail set. Her low-rise skirt included slits up the sides. The pair would split the following year.

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Pamela Andersons at the 2003 MTV VMAs

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The name of the game in the early aughts was ultra-mini mini skirts, and Anderson's look at the 2003 MTV VMAs certainly got the assignment, with extra credit for the choker necklace and pointy-toe heels.

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Pamela Anderson at the 2003 American Music Award

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That same year, Anderson showed off some skin in a little black dress, once again rocking slits all the way up her sides.

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Pamela Anderson at the 2005 Virgin Atlantic Anniversary Party

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Who needs a little black dress when you've got a little red one?

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Pamela Anderson at PETA's 25th Anniversary Gala in 2005

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Pam looked ready for business when she attended PETA's 25th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards in a pinstripe trouser and vest set.

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Pamela Anderson at Her Comedy Central Roast in 2005

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Arriving at your Comedy Central roast in a bubble is certainly a flex. For the occasion, the actress went for a classic look, with a knee-length skirt, black top, and big hair.

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Pamela Anderson at the 2006 Golden Globes

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Anderson channeled Old Hollywood glamour when she attended the 2006 Golden Globes in a two-toned, one-shoulder gown.

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Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock at a Boat Party in 2006

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It's a nice day for a white [bikini] wedding! In July 2006, Anderson reunited with Kid Rock, marrying on a yacht near St. Tropez, France and wearing this white bikini to her reception. The actress famously also wore a white bikini to her 1995 nuptials to Tommy Lee.

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Pamela Anderson at Her 40th Birthday in 2007

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Anderson was a sophisticated lady in red while celebrating her 40th birthday with PETA in 2007.

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Pamela Anderson at the Premiere of The Gunman in 2015

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Anderson went for gold at the premiere of The Gunman in 2015.

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Pamela Anderson in 2014

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In 2014, Anderson debuted a new, cropped pixie cut while wearing a pink ribbed gown for the 3rd annual Sean Penn & Friends HELP HAITI HOME Gala.

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Pamela Anderson at Paris Fashion Week in 2019

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Anderson went for understated style in a one-shoulder, off-white gown during Paris Fashion Week in 2019.

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Pamela Anderson at Paris Fashion Week in 2019

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She brought back her favorite accessory, the hat, while attending Paris Fashion Week in 2019 in a skin-tight asymmetrical number.

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