How Pamela Anderson Accidentally Became Famous

In the summer of 1989, Pamela Anderson had the fortune of being in the right place at the right time, which helped catapult her to fame. Anderson was attending a B.C. Lions football game in the Canadian Football League when she was picked out of the crowd and featured on the Jumbotron while sporting a Labatt's beer shirt, per the Los Angeles Times. That shot was also seen on the live television feed, and sparked an immediate reaction from the audience in attendance and those watching at home. Labatt's received calls from fans inquiring about the then-unknown Anderson and the beer company wound up using her in its ads. 

Shortly after being discovered at the football game, the "V.I.P." star made her first appearance on the cover of Playboy in 1989. She then moved from Canada to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, initially landing small roles on "Charles in Charge," "Married ...with Children," and "Home Improvement," per the Times.

At first, Anderson planned to ride out the wave of fame while her name had buzz. She never expected to become a household name. "I was going to do this until it kind of stopped. I didn't realize it was going to go on so long," she told Interview. But Anderson's fame also came with a price. 

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7r7XCpKCsr5mbwW%2BvzqZmamhhaIB3hI6hprBloJa6prjAZpinnJWnwLC6jJqanKGUmru1rculsGaalZiurrGMn5imp6WofA%3D%3D