Pamela Anderson has revealed that her ‘loving’ parents had ‘tried to keep her safe,’ despite enduring horrific hardships, including being raped at the age of 12.
The actress, 57, opened up about her turbulent relationship with her father Barry and mother Carol in an interview with The Sunday Times Style Magazine.
Pamela had previously revealed in 2014 that she was molested as a child, raped at the age of 12 and gang-raped just years later, shocking guests with the revelation during a speech at the Cannes Film Festival.
The Baywatch star told the publication that her ordeal happened ‘despite loving parents, who tried to keep her safe.’
While attending the launch of The Pamela Anderson Foundation a decade ago, Pamela detailed the horrific ordeals she endured during her childhood.
Pamela Anderson has revealed that her ‘loving’ parents had ‘tried to keep her safe,’ despite being raped at the age of 12 (pictured at a BAFTA screening for The Last Showgirl on Monday)
‘I did not have an easy childhood. Despite loving parents, I was molested from age six by a female babysitter,’ she said.
‘I went to a friend’s boyfriend’s house and his older brother decided to teach me backgammon which led into a back massage, which led into rape. My first heterosexual experience.
‘He was 25 years old and I was 12.’
The Playboy cover girl then added that a school boyfriend ‘decided it would be funny to gang-rape me with six friends. I wanted off this earth.’
Last month, Pamela also reflected on her parents’ own tumultuous relationship, admitting to Glamour that there were times when she hoped her mother would leave her father, due to abusive behaviour.
‘Well, I know my parents, my dad was a terrible drinker, and my mom kind of figured out a way… And I blamed her, too, because why was she staying in this kind of relationship?’ Anderson recalled.
‘There were many times where I didn’t want her to stay in it. But, they worked it out. They’re madly in love.’
‘And I just accepted their relationship is theirs; it’s not my business. And I love my dad. My dad is such an interesting person. He’s in Mensa, the family’s Finnish. He’s very poetic…’
The actress opened up about her turbulent relationship with her father Barry and mother Carol, having previously shared there were times when she wished they’d split
Pamela had previously revealed in 2014 that she was molested as a child, raped at the age of 12 and gang-raped just years later
In her 2023 Netflix documentary, Pamela opened up about being raped when she was just 12 years old.
She explained that at the time, she went to a condo owned by a guy who her friend had a crush on.
The friend went upstairs with the owner and she was left downstairs with his friend, who was 25.
They played Backgammon, and then he told her that she looked as if she needed a massage, and raped her. She told nobody.
She told the documentary: ‘I had so much shame about what happened. I felt like it was my fault. My mom was always crying about my dad, and I couldn’t bear to hurt her more. I didn’t tell her or anyone.’
Pamela, who famously went make-up free at Paris Fashion Week towards the end of last year, has been promoting her role in the drama film The Last Showgirl, where she stars as the titular performner who must make new plans after her show abruptly closes.
Pamela was met with a standing ovation and thunderous applause as she took the stage earlier this week.
‘I’ve been getting ready my whole life for this film,’ she joked, per Variety.
‘I never felt something so strongly about something [as this film]. It was do it, just be it, and I did it.’
Last month, Pamela reflected on her parents’ tumultuous relationship, admitting that there were times when she hoped her mother would leave her father, due to abusive behaviour
According to the film’s synopsis, Pamela’s character struggles with what to do after the closure of her show and tries to repair a strained relationship with her daughter, after years of focusing mostly on her showgirl family.
Meanwhile, Coppola opened up about her new film, telling Deadline, ‘I’ve always wanted to make a movie in Vegas.’
‘I’m so proud of our cast and crew, especially Pamela. I can’t wait to share her daring and heartfelt performance!’
The film was produced by Robert Schwartzman and Natalie Farrey.
‘Dream project, dream cast,’ Schwartzman told the outlet.
