Born in British Columbia, Canada, Pamela Anderson achieved stardom at 22 when she appeared on a Jumbotron at a British Columbia Lions football game, wearing a Labatt's Beer T-shirt. Soon after, Anderson auditioned for Playboy and graced the cover of the magazine's October 1989 issue. Over the next 22 years, she became synonymous with the publication, posing for Playboy more than any other model in its history. Reflecting on her experience, Anderson revealed to Us Weekly in 2018 that modeling for Playboy provided a sense of therapy after suffering from childhood sexual abuse. It has been a fun and wild life."