What was Pamela Anderson in the 90s (6 photos)

Archival photos of Pamela Anderson from the 1990s once again recall a time when the actress and model was one of the decade's leading pop icons. Early in her career, she gained widespread recognition after appearing in Playboy magazine and soon became the magazine's record holder for the most covers. Her role as lifeguard C.J. Parker in the cult series Baywatch brought her true international fame. It was in the '90s that the image of a blonde in a red bathing suit transformed Anderson into a symbol of the era and one of television's most recognizable stars. Today, these photos have become part of pop culture history, evoking a wave of nostalgia among fans worldwide.