Who are Pamela Anderson’s parents? (Are they still together?)

International icon Pamela Anderson is making a big splash on Netflix this week with her new documentary film Pamela, a love story, timed to coincide with the release of her memoir, Love, Pamela. The doc will paint an intimate portrait of the former Playboy playmate and Baywatch actress that made headlines repeatedly throughout the decades.

One exciting part of the film focuses on Pamela’s relationship with her parents, whom she remains close to. For those interested in learning more about where Pamela came from and the people who raised her, keep reading to learn some interesting facts.

Who are Pamela Anderson’s parents?

Pamela was born to Carol and Barry Anderson on July 1, 1967, in Ladysmith, a town on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Carol and Barry gave birth to Pamela’s younger brother Gerry in 1971.

Not much is known about Carol and Barry’s personal lives outside their relationship with their famous daughter. Carol and Barry have appeared in various documentaries and interviews to discuss Pamela, including Pam: Girl on the Loose, Inside Edition, and E! True Hollywood Story.

Are Pamela Anderson’s parents famous?

Pamela’s parents are famous by association, but neither was famous before Pamela was born. So no, she’s not a “nepo baby,” if you were wondering.

Are Pamela Anderson’s parents still together?

According to Pamela, a love story, and a 2021 article from People, Pamela’s parents are still very much together, although it wasn’t always smooth sailing. In the documentary, Pamela details some challenging times in their relationship that resulted in toxicity at home.

In 2021, Pamela married her now ex-husband Dan Hayhurst on the same property where her parents got married, a place she bought from her grandparents 25 years prior.

She told People: “This is where my parents were married, and they are still together. I feel like I’ve come full circle.” Sadly, Pamela and Dan divorced in 2022, but the sentiment is still sweet.

Learn more about Pamela Anderson and her parents in the new documentary film Pamela, a love story, now streaming on Netflix.