The Odd Deal Trump Made With Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson’s Unusual Encounter with Donald Trump

Pamela Anderson, best known for her role in "Baywatch" and her time as a Playboy model, has had a unique and interesting career that has brought her into contact with some of the most famous people in the world. One such encounter was with former U.S. President Donald Trump, a man whose wealth and influence are well-documented. While many might assume that being around someone like Trump would come at a high cost, Anderson revealed in a 2025 interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that her involvement with the real estate mogul was far more modest.

According to Anderson, she was paid $500 a day to accompany Trump on a special occasion. She recalled that this particular event was his birthday party. “So I was hired I think at that time for a birthday party, as far as I remember,” she said. The amount she received was a small fraction of Trump's vast fortune, highlighting just how accessible even the wealthiest individuals can be for certain events.

A Host Who Wasn’t All That Memorable

During the same interview, Anderson shared her thoughts on what it was like spending time with Trump. She described him as “nothing special” during their time together. “He was with a wife—I don't know which one—but he was nothing special,” she told The Hollywood Reporter in a 2018 interview. This sentiment was echoed when she spoke about the experience again, emphasizing that there wasn’t much to remember about the evening.

However, Anderson also noted that Trump was a respectful host compared to other men she had been hired to accompany for similar events. “There's a lot of men that I run across, you kind of have that feeling, maybe a little bit when you're taking a picture with them, that maybe some of them are more lecherous than others,” she explained to Channel 4 News. “But you get out of that situation pretty quick. You're just there for a picture.” Unlike some others, she felt that Trump didn’t give off the same vibe.

Political Views and Personal Stances

Despite her brief association with Trump, Anderson has not been a fan of his political views or behavior. She has criticized his treatment of women and his controversial comments toward various groups, expressing concern over what his presidency might mean for young Americans. In the 2016 presidential election, she chose to vote for Jill Stein instead of Trump.

Anderson has also attempted to engage with Trump on political issues, though not always in a direct way. She once wrote a poem that was both politically charged and oddly sensual, addressing Trump and the British prime minister at the time on how to handle international relationships. The poem also promoted an anti-war message. Later, she made a public request for Trump to pardon Julian Assange, a friend of hers and the founder of WikiLeaks. These actions suggest that while she had her differences with Trump, she was willing to reach out under certain circumstances.

Reflections on the Past

Though her time with Trump may not have been memorable, Anderson’s experiences offer a unique perspective on one of the most polarizing figures in American politics. Her accounts provide insight into the personal side of a man who is often seen through the lens of power and controversy. Whether it was a simple birthday party or a more complex political exchange, Anderson’s interactions with Trump remain a small but intriguing chapter in her long and varied career.