Pamela Anderson’s first steps in the spotlight were done as a spokesmodel for Labatt’s Beer. She was spotted wearing the brand’s T-shirt and promptly recruited by the brewing company. Anderson’s modeling career really took off after her appearance on the cover of Playboy in 1989.
Anderson then moved to LA and found herself on television. First, on “Home Improvement” as Lisa, and after two seasons, she left the show and got cast to play C.J. Parker on “Baywatch”.
Brooke Burns Then
When Brooke Burns started acting it was on "Out of the Blue", a teen sitcom from 1995. She was a series regular, playing the role of Peg, but it didn't really make her a star. What did make her a star eventually was her performance on "Baywatch". She was cast on the show in 1998.
Her "Baywatch" role was that of Jesse Owens, who started out as a cleaner and officially turned into a lifeguard in the ninth season.
Brooke Burns Today
Burns didn't stay away for too long and came back to do 46 episodes of the spinoff show "Baywatch: Hawaii". Her next gig was hosting the game show "Dog Eat Dog" on NBC. Burns hosted the show from 2002 until 2003 and was highly praised for her hosting skills.
After having her fill as a host, Burns went back to acting. She starred in "North Shore", a prime-time soap opera, and appeared on "Melrose Place", "Community", and "CSI: Miami".
Pamela Anderson Today
Anderson's "Baywatch" stint spanned five seasons, making C.J. Parker one of the most famous characters on the show. She even reprised her role in "Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding" in 2003 and in a commercial campaign in 2007.
Anderson has also appeared in many films after her "Baywatch" days. She was also cast in reality shows such as "Dancing with the Stars", "Dancing on Ice", and "Big Brother". She has also put her fame into good use as a human and animal rights activist.
Erika Eleniak Then
When Erika Eleniak was 19, she appeared in a Playboy magazine, but she didn't delay on modeling and used that recognition to transition into television. She played Stephanie Curtis, Charles's girlfriend in "Charles in Charge" before coming on "Baywatch" later that year.
Eleniak was cast as Shauni McClain, a "Baywatch" female lead. She played the role for the first two seasons of the show and left at the beginning of season three.