Pamela, a Love Story (2023) is a documentary directed by Ryan White that delves into the life and career of Pamela Anderson. Released on Netflix on January 31, 2023, the film offers an intimate look at Anderson’s journey from her early days modeling for Playboy to her rise to fame on “Baywatch.” It also addresses her experiences with sexual objectification and her tumultuous marriage to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee.
The documentary has been well-received, holding a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 49 reviews. Critics have praised it for recontextualizing Anderson’s public life in a thought-provoking manner. Additionally, the film garnered nominations at the 75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special.