Pamela Anderson expressed discomfort sitting near Seth Rogen at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on January 11, highlighting her unease linked to the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy that Rogen executive produced. The series, based on Anderson’s troubled relationship with ex-husband Tommy Lee, was made without her involvement, sparking strong feelings from Anderson about the project and those behind it.
Anderson’s Unease Over the Pam & Tommy Series
During a recent appearance on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM talk show, Pamela Anderson criticized Seth Rogen and the production of Pam & Tommy for proceeding without consulting her. She questioned the ethics of turning challenging personal experiences into entertainment without her consent.
Seth Rogen, he did that [series] without talking to me, you know ‘Pam & Tommy,’
Anderson said.
How can someone make a TV series out of the difficult times in your life, and I’m a living, breathing human being over here. Hello.
— Pamela Anderson, actress
The actress described feeling “weird” and “a little yucky” sitting close to Rogen during the awards ceremony. While hoping Rogen might reach out with an apology someday, Anderson emphasized that the public gaze often dismisses celebrity privacy, particularly when it comes to their most painful life events.
I don’t know. It just felt, like, a little yucky. But eventually, hopefully, maybe he’ll reach out to me and apologize. Not that that matters,
Anderson noted.
When you are a public person they say you have no right to privacy. But your darkest, deepest secrets or your tragedies in your life shouldn’t be fair game for [a] TV series. That p—ed me off a little bit.
— Pamela Anderson, actress
Reactions to the Miniseries and Industry Response
Although Anderson openly criticized those involved in producing the miniseries, she made clear her feelings toward Lily James, who portrayed her in the show, were different. Anderson extended an invitation to James for the premiere of her 2023 Netflix documentary Pamela, A Love Story.
I’ve got nothing against Lily James. I think that she’s a beautiful girl and she was just doing the job,
Anderson shared in a Variety interview.
But the idea of the whole thing happening was just really crushing for me.
— Pamela Anderson, actress
Previously, Anderson described the project as adding “salt on the wound” and insisted that those responsible still owed her a public apology.
Salt on the wound. … You still owe me a public apology,
she said during the 2023 interview.
Background: Anderson and Lee’s Troubled Past
Pamela Anderson was married to rock musician Tommy Lee from 1995 to 1998. They share two sons, Brandon, 29, and Dylan, 28. Their marriage was marked by domestic violence, with Lee serving six months in prison after being convicted of spousal battery for assaulting Anderson.
Golden Globes Night and Award Highlights
Despite the tension with Seth Rogen, Anderson carried out her role as presenter at the Golden Globes, awarding Rose Byrne the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy honor. Meanwhile, Seth Rogen received significant recognition, winning Best Actor and Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy for the Apple TV+ show The Studio, which he co-created.
NJ.com has reached out to Rogen for comment regarding Anderson’s remarks, but no response has been made public.
