Pamela Anderson Wishes She & Ex Tommy Lee Had a “Better Relationship”

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Pamela Anderson hopes she and Tommy Lee can be friendly exes someday. 

Even though they share two sons, Brandon Thomas Lee, 29, and Dylan Jagger Lee, 28, Pamela Anderson says she and her ex haven’t spoken in almost 20 years, since their final split in 2009.

Pamela recently told Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM show that she and her estranged husband haven’t talked in a while, and she’s unhappy about it. She said she wishes they had a better relationship.

Pamela, who divorced Tommy in 1998 and briefly got back together with him in the early 2000s, has continued to ask about him. However, her sons have told her to limit contact, particularly after Tommy married Brittany Furlan in 2019.

She admitted she needed to stay out of her ex’s new relationship and probably shouldn’t comment, but she genuinely hoped things would work out for them.

Despite the seriousness of the conversation, the 58-year-old playfully said she and Andy were going to be “in big trouble” just for talking about it.

Pamela understands Tommy seems distant, likely because of his relationship with Brittany, but she doesn’t think he’s doing it to be hurtful.

She described him as a true romantic, explaining that he’s very devoted to his wife and prefers to avoid conflict.

With her son Dylan getting married to Paula Bruss later this year, the Naked Gun actress believes her ex-husband will eventually become friendly with her again.

Pamela, who briefly dated Liam Neeson last year, said she misses him. She also mentioned that with her children getting married and having grandchildren, they’ll always share a connection.

Pamela recently shared more details about her strained relationship with her ex-husband, almost a year after first publicly discussing the issue. This comes three years after she revealed in her memoir, Love, Pamela, that her relationship with Tommy was uniquely intense and different from any other she’s experienced.

In her 2023 book, she described Tommy as someone who was completely open and honest. She said their relationship wasn’t about games or hidden feelings, but a deeply passionate and genuine connection.

For more on Pamela’s romantic history, keep reading… 

During his time as a teen idol, Scott Baio, known for Happy Days, was rumored to have dated many models and actresses – a topic explored in his reality show, Scott Baio Is 45… and Single. He famously dated Pamela Anderson shortly after she became Playboy‘s Playmate of the Month in February 1990. They first met at the Playboy Mansion, and Anderson actually got her start in acting with a guest appearance on Charles in Charge.

Anderson’s first significant romantic relationship with a musician began in 1993-1994 when she met Bret Michaels, and he made a strong effort to impress her family.

I learned one of Pamela’s mom’s favorite bands was the Beach Boys, so I reached out to John Stamos, who sometimes played drums with them. I asked him if he could get her mom a spot near the stage, and he did—they even let her sing with the band! The next day, Pamela told me her mom didn’t really care for me. I was shocked! Apparently, her mom didn’t approve of my lifestyle or appearance—Pamela hadn’t dated a musician before, and I think that was a major factor in our relationship.

In the 1990s, Anderson lived with a well-known film producer whose credits include movies like Caddyshack, The Color Purple, and A Star Is Born. They stayed good friends for many years.

I was completely captivated when Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee got married! It was so fast – they met at a club in Beverly Hills and just four days later, they were saying ‘I do’ on a beach in Cancun, with Pam wearing a white bikini! Can you believe it? Apparently, Tommy’s ex found out about the wedding from the news – talk about a whirlwind! When they got back to L.A., Pam even got a tattoo of ‘TOMMY’ on her ring finger. It was a crazy, passionate time, and I followed every detail!

Despite a turbulent three-year marriage – Lee’s third – the couple’s two sons, Brandon Thomas Lee (born June 5, 1996) and Dylan Jagger Lee (born December 29, 1997), remain a bright spot. Their relationship was also marked by difficulties, including Lee’s arrest and six-month jail sentence for domestic violence. Years later, in 2002, Anderson shared that she had contracted hepatitis C from a shared tattoo needle with her husband, but she later announced in 2015 that they had both recovered after treatment.

In 2018, Peters told The Hollywood Reporter that she often picked up her friend from her lawyer’s office and secretly brought her and her children to Aspen, where they stayed for a month. She explained this was because the friend was being abused by her partner. Despite the difficult situation, Peters said her friend was able to overcome it, raise her children, and build a successful life and career.

Oh my god, and then there was the tape. It was filmed way back when they first got together, on a boat while they were having fun at Lake Mead! Can you believe someone broke into their house in Malibu and stole it? And then it just…got out. It was awful, but honestly, even that just made me love them more, knowing they were so carefree and real.

Oh my god, can you believe she said they were always naked during filming? I read it in an interview with Piers Morgan – it was insane! And then, in The Dirt, Tommy Lee was talking about how they had kids so fast, they didn’t even have time to build a relationship. He actually asked Pam why they didn’t try harder, and she just said, ‘We couldn’t! I was pregnant the entire time!’ It’s just… heartbreaking and wild all at once. I’ve read everything about them so many times, and it still blows my mind.

To make matters worse, the couple filed a $10 million lawsuit in 1996 to prevent others from making money off the tape, which they’d kept locked in a safe and hadn’t realized was missing until the previous Christmas. However, because copies of the home movie had already become public and Penthouse magazine had published the story, they ultimately transferred the copyright in 1997.

Even after she filed for divorce in 1998, they continued to see each other – the problem wasn’t a lack of physical attraction. They discussed getting back together, but by 2000, they had both started dating other people.

In his book The Dirt, Lee wrote about discovering while in jail that Anderson was dating Kelly Slater, a fellow actor from her time on Baywatch between 1992 and 1993.

In a 2011 interview with Metro News, the world champion surfer said modestly, ‘I really grew from the experience. I don’t hold any grudges, and I genuinely hope she’s doing well. We had a lot of fun together.’

Following another breakup with Lee, Anderson briefly dated a Calvin Klein model in late 2000. The story goes that she was charmed after witnessing him save a bird from a toilet in Monaco. They worked together on an Iceberg clothing ad campaign and he made a guest appearance on her show, V.I.P., before their relationship ended.

In 2001, Anderson rode the Kid Rock roller coaster, and in April 2002, they announced their engagement after the singer, known for his song “Bawitdaba,” proposed in Las Vegas.

Anderson got off the ride in 2003.

Back in 2005, Lee shared with People magazine that they were deeply in love and planned to take their relationship at a relaxed pace to see how things developed.

I was so thrilled when Pam and Kid Rock got back together in 2006! They were a wild pair, and they even had a fun, over-the-top wedding celebration – they actually got married four times as a playful thing! But then, later that November, I was heartbroken to hear Pam share that she’d sadly suffered a miscarriage. It was such a mix of emotions following their story.

The same month, she filed for divorce after just four months of marriage, stating they had differences that couldn’t be resolved. On her website, she explained she was ready to move forward and felt liberated. She also revealed she had found love again and was genuinely happy, describing it as a newfound sense of hope.

And they never spoke again after that was settled in 2007.

In a 2014 interview with Elle, Anderson revealed there’s one person he’s completely estranged from. He explained that their relationship didn’t work out, and their children were negatively affected by it.

In a 2012 interview on CBS Sunday Morning, Kid Rock explained that he wouldn’t have married Pam Anderson if he didn’t believe it could have lasted. However, he’s since realized that once you get hurt, you should avoid repeating the same mistake. He described his experience with Anderson as repeatedly touching a hot stove – he “held both hands on it for about an hour,” and now he stays far away.

Honestly, even before the rumors started, it seemed like things weren’t great between them. But the story everyone tells is that their marriage really fell apart after Anderson got involved with Sacha Baron Cohen. He apparently loves to joke that her brief appearance in the movie Borat back in 2006 was a major reason for her quick divorce from Kid Rock. It’s a wild story, but that’s what people say happened!

In a 2019 interview on The Last Laugh podcast, Cohen explained that he texted Kristen Anderson after a screening of the film to check how it went. She responded with, “He’s getting divorced.” Cohen was surprised and asked why, and Anderson said, “The movie.”

The actor remembered thinking it was a prank at first, but then a few weeks later, the couple divorced and cited the movie Borat as the reason.

In 2007, Anderson quickly remarried, this time to professional poker player Rick Salomon. Salomon was previously married to Shannen Doherty and gained significant notoriety for appearing in a sex tape with Paris Hilton.

Before things progressed further, the brief union—which lasted only five months—was officially ended. Because it was so short-lived, it wasn’t really a marriage, and therefore didn’t involve a divorce either.

Anderson remembers telling him, ‘You’re always here,’ which led to their spontaneous decision to get married one night in Las Vegas. This happened while she was working as an assistant to illusionist Hans Klok at Planet Hollywood, in between his shows.

Lee was often present in the background. The famously free-spirited couple from the 1990s tried reconnecting in 2008, and Lee told Rolling Stone that Pamela Anderson and their children had moved in with him. He described it as a positive experience, saying, “It’s awesome, man. It’s definitely working. You can tell on the kids’ faces—they’re happy when we’re together.”

Their relationship continued until 2010, when they permanently separated. After that, the musician dated singer Sofia Toufa and later, Vine star Brittany Furlan, whom he married in 2019.

Speaking about her 15-year relationship with Tommy Lee in 2015, Anderson described him as her one true love. She told People magazine that their relationship, though intense and fast-paced, began with an instant connection. She said it was a whirlwind romance that ultimately proved overwhelming for both of them, but she was happy their children came from a genuine place of love, and that was what mattered most.

I’ve been following their story for years, and it’s so heartwarming to see how far she and Lee have come. They’ve always insisted they were ‘just friends,’ and it seems like they’ve really figured things out when it comes to raising their kids together, especially considering that difficult custody battle they went through back in the early 2000s. She recently shared how much she appreciates his support, and honestly, you can just feel the connection they still have – it’s clear they’ll always be close.

I remember Elle talking about her marriage to Salomon back in 2007, and she admitted it probably wasn’t the smartest decision at the time. But she was so clear about how she feels about Rick – she truly loves him, even now. What really struck me was how much her kids adore him too. She said, and I think it says a lot about their bond, that despite everything, he’s the person she trusts most in the world. It’s funny, because years earlier, in 2013, she’d told Ellen DeGeneres they were just ‘friends with benefits,’ so it’s been quite a journey for them!

By the time the article came out in March 2014, they had actually remarried. However, she filed for divorce just a few months later in July, but then changed her mind and withdrew the paperwork in August.

She described their relationship as a genuine marriage with its share of challenges, telling People magazine in September 2014, “I think we’re doing fine.” However, Anderson filed for divorce again in February 2015, and this time the split was permanent.

In a 2018 interview with Piers Morgan, Anderson didn’t directly confirm or deny rumors of a romantic connection with Vladimir Putin, whom she had met with in 2015 to discuss wildlife conservation. She had previously met with Putin’s chief of staff regarding these issues.

I contacted Putin and requested he ban seal product imports,” she explained with a laugh. “And he did! He made importing those products into the country against the law.

When Morgan asked directly if she had met the leader face-to-face, she responded evasively, saying they had at least been in the same location at some point. However, she quickly added that she didn’t want to discuss the matter any further.

I’ve always been fascinated by the connection between Julian Assange and Sarah Sanders. Even though their relationship never seemed to fully blossom beyond friendship – and let’s remember, he was essentially seeking refuge at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to avoid arrest – I could tell she was really inspired by him. He was such a controversial figure, and she clearly saw something compelling in his story.

In a 2018 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she explained that they discuss a wide range of topics. ‘We talk about everything,’ she said, ‘from the Bible and our children to each other’s families.’ While politics do come up, she noted that the amount of information he shares is often overwhelming, though she does take detailed notes.

Following seven years seeking refuge at the embassy, Assange was arrested in April 2019. Shortly after, Anderson visited him in prison and has since been a strong and vocal supporter.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the story of Julian Assange closely. It came as a surprise to many when his lawyer, Stella Moris-Smith Robertson, shared that they’d actually started a family – she revealed in 2020 that they have two children together, having become a couple back in 2015. When asked about the attention surrounding female visitors to Assange, she told The Australian she actually preferred the focus to be on those visits, and even on Pamela Anderson’s, rather than on her own pregnancies. She felt it allowed Pamela a platform to share her thoughts, and she admired that.

Although she outwardly showed support for Assange, in 2018 she was actually living in Marseille with a 32-year-old French soccer player. She was 50 years old at the time.

She told The Hollywood Reporter that the athlete being an outsider to the celebrity scene is actually a good thing.

But in June 2019 she shared it was all over.

She revealed on Instagram that the past two years of her life were based on deception. She stated she had been tricked and that her partner was secretly leading a double life.

“He called those men monsters,” she wrote. “But this is worse. He lied to all.”

Rami acknowledged he continued to have a relationship with the mother of his children, Sidonie Biemont, and insisted he hadn’t intentionally misled anyone. In a French post reported by ETOnline, he described Pamela as a strong, respected woman with whom he shared genuine affection. He stated his priority is maintaining a lasting, respectful relationship with both his children and their mother, Sidonie, and admitted he should have been more open about his connections. He takes full responsibility for that lack of transparency.

Peters came back into the picture in a surprising way in 2020. 

She told The New York Times that she’d spent three weeks at an Ayurvedic center in India undergoing a panchakarma cleanse, focusing on meditation and feeling very peaceful. Upon returning home, she unexpectedly ran into Jon within 24 hours. She described it as a quick, whirlwind encounter.

Anderson, who has recently shared his experience of childhood sexual abuse, believes everyone carries emotional wounds. He also feels strongly that fate plays a role in our lives, and recently realized something surprising about someone he’s known for a long time.

According to Page Six, Peters reportedly covered nearly $200,000 in bills for someone. However, he later told the Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle that he wouldn’t discuss the details, stating he’s cared for this person since she was 20 and they remain friends. He confirmed he assisted her, but said the matter is private between the two of them.

Anderson stated to the Chronicle that he is financially independent and doesn’t rely on others for support, but he did admit to writing a $100,000 check to her.

She told the Times she was worried about how he was coping with the pandemic and hoped he was healthy, but admitted they hadn’t spoken recently.

Feeling secure and connected, Anderson married her bodyguard on December 24, 2020, at her home on Vancouver Island. They had become close while spending time together and following social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a source at TopMob News, Pamela is incredibly happy and feels completely settled after the wedding. It’s a meaningful moment for her, bringing her back to her origins, as both she and her partner are originally from Vancouver Island. The couple is currently dividing their time between Malibu and Pamela’s family home in Vancouver, and they found spending time together during quarantine to be very healing.

I was really saddened to hear the news, confirmed by TopMob News on January 20th, 2022, that they had split. A close insider explained it wasn’t a single dramatic event, but rather a slow realization after nearly two years together. Apparently, she just got to really know him – the good and the bad – and he wasn’t who she initially thought he was. It’s heartbreaking to hear it wasn’t a sudden blow-up, but a quiet disappointment.

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2026-01-15 18:19