Let me tell you about Pamela Anderson. You probably know her from Baywatch, right? But here's something you might not know—this iconic star decided to hit the reset button and go back to her roots. Amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pamela packed her bags and moved back to Vancouver Island in British Columbia, the place where it all began for her. And honestly, it seems like this move has done wonders for her life.
In the latest issue of Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker, which hits newsstands on August 23, Pamela Anderson opens up about her journey back to Canada. At 57 years old, she's embracing this new chapter with open arms. This isn't just a physical move for her—it's a mental and emotional transformation as well.
Now, I know what you're thinking: why did she make such a big change? Well, Pamela admitted that a few years back, she hit a wall. She felt like she'd lost herself somewhere along the way. "I kind of gave up at some point and needed a change," she said. "I thought, well, I guess that’s just what people think of me. I was not in a good space when I moved back to Canada." Can you imagine that? This global icon feeling like she'd lost her way? It's a powerful reminder that even the brightest stars sometimes need to recalibrate.
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Rebuilding Her Life, One Seed at a Time
Pamela went on to explain that over the last few decades, she'd become so disconnected from the image people had of her. "I felt very sad and lonely," she shared. "I didn’t just feel misunderstood—I felt like I had really screwed up, that my whole life was a bundle of mistakes." That's some heavy stuff right there. But instead of staying stuck in that mindset, she decided to take action. She moved home, disappeared from the spotlight, and dove headfirst into gardening. And guess what? It turned out to be more than just a hobby for her.
"When I started building the garden, it was really like a metaphor for putting my life back together," she explained. "I began planting seeds, and the smallest things became really profound." Can you picture it? This woman who once graced our TV screens with her dazzling presence, now finding peace and purpose in the soil. It's beautiful, isn't it?
A New Chapter in Canada
Now, let's talk about the logistics of this move. Pamela is a mom to two sons, Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee, from her marriage to Tommy Lee. Before making the big move, she spent two years in France, then briefly stayed in L.A. before deciding to take the leap of faith and move back to Canada. "I bought the property and started renovating it," she said. "You should see the before pictures—it was decayed and rotten to the ground." But that didn't stop her. While her new home was under renovation, she lived in a little house on the beach that she owned, which was livable. Talk about determination!
Going back to Canada wasn't easy for Pamela. She described it as "weird" at first. But over time, she grew to appreciate the opportunity to reconnect with her kids. "It took me a couple of years of transitioning and thinking," she said. "I was finally able to sit with myself. There was nothing else to do but write a lot. I wrote my memoir on that property." And get this—her son Brandon helped her produce a Netflix documentary, diving deep into her past and sorting through old journals. "That was painful to me," she admitted. "But as the days went on, it became a healing experience."
Rediscovering Her Love for Gardening
Interestingly enough, Pamela developed a newfound passion for gardening while in Canada. She credits her grandfather Herman for inspiring her love of nature. "He was very much into mythology and fairy tales," she recalled. "We always spoke about them when I was little. He would put little mirrors around in the garden, telling me that was a way I could catch a glimpse of fairies and elves." Isn't that magical? She even keeps a collection of marbles and toys that she still finds in the garden, tying her present to her past in the most beautiful way.
