Pamela Anderson recently revealed her mixed emotions about seeing Seth Rogen during the Golden Globes ceremony, where he received multiple awards. Speaking on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM show, Anderson, known for her role in Naked Gun, described the discomfort she felt upon spotting Rogen, who produced and starred in Hulu’s limited series Pam & Tommy. The series dramatized the scandal surrounding Anderson’s stolen sex tape, a sensitive topic for her.
At the Golden Globes event, Anderson and Miley Cyrus presented Rose Byrne with the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy, while Rogen took home awards for Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy and Best Actor in the same category for his Apple TV series The Studio.
Anderson Expresses Displeasure Over Series Made Without Her Consent
Anderson shared that after receiving her award, she left the event early, saying,
“left after my award and I went right to bed,”
highlighting how unsettling it was to be in the same space as Rogen. She expressed her frustration that Rogen produced a show about the very difficult moments in her life without consulting her.
“Seth Rogen, like he did that [series] without talking to me, you know, and that was another — I just felt like, ‘Eh.’ You know?”
she told Cohen.
“Like how can someone make a TV series out of the difficult times in your life, and ‘I’m a living, breathing human being over here. Hello.’”
These comments reveal her ongoing discomfort with how her personal history was used for entertainment without involvement or approval.
Uncomfortable Proximity at the Ceremony Added to Her Unease
When asked about her interaction with Rogen at the event, Anderson described how he was seated “in the pit,” which meant they were physically close. This brought an added layer of discomfort.
“I felt a little bit weird about it, and I felt like, you know, I’ve been so busy and working,”
she admitted, detailing that her workload, including five movies in the last year, kept her occupied but did not prevent feelings of sadness and discomfort from resurfacing.
“Sometimes it hits you and you feel kind of down. And then with — I don’t know, it just felt like a little yucky. But, I mean, it was — it’s eventually, hopefully, he will — maybe he’ll reach out to me and apologize. Not that that matters.”
The True Story Behind Pam & Tommy and Its Impact on Anderson
Pam & Tommy, a series described by its creators as
“Based on the true f—ing scandal,”
chronicled the theft and viral spread of Anderson and Tommy Lee’s sex tape, which was filmed on their honeymoon. The show starred Lily James and Sebastian Stan as the couple, while Seth Rogen portrayed Rand Gauthier, the electrician who stole the tape. The series takes a comedic approach to retelling the ordeal.
Anderson and Lee, married after a whirlwind romance, became infamous in 1995 when their private tape was stolen and distributed online. In 1998, they won a copyright infringement lawsuit against Internet Entertainment Group, the company responsible for selling the tape. The series sparked renewed attention on their highly personal and painful experience.
Public Person vs. Private Trauma: Anderson’s Perspective on Privacy
During the interview, Cohen raised the question of whether an apology from Rogen might hold meaning for Anderson. She responded by emphasizing the tension between public fame and personal privacy, saying,
“You are free game. When you are a public person, they say you have no right to privacy, but your darkest, deepest secrets or your tragedies in your life shouldn’t be fair game for a TV series,”
adding,
“That pissed me off a little bit.”
Andy Cohen acknowledged Anderson’s previous trauma, noting,
“already went through the indignity of a very private thing being exposed to the world.”
Anderson agreed, calling the experience
“the worst time in my life,”
before Cohen remarked on how the portrayal of her story is now treated as fiction and entertainment after she has reclaimed her narrative.
“And then now it’s being portrayed all these years later after you’ve reconciled it, after you’ve reclaimed your story, and it’s being now portrayed as fiction and as fun and whatever.”
Anderson’s Emotional Reaction and Moving Forward
Cohen asked Anderson about her emotional instincts when spotting Rogen, whether she wanted to confront him or avoid the situation. Anderson admitted the event was uncomfortable, saying,
“I mean, you’re kind of already tiptoeing around it. It’s so uncomfortable being around everybody there,”
and noted that many attendees were familiar faces from her Malibu days.
“I still don’t feel like I belong in those rooms. I feel like, you know, uncomfortable.”
Although Anderson did not directly approach Rogen, she confessed,
“in my mind, I did. And really told him how I felt.”
Nevertheless, she stated that she intends not to let the incident weigh her down, concluding,
“I mean, there’s worse things going on in the world.”
What This Means for Celebrity Privacy and Future Encounters
Pamela Anderson’s candid reflections on the Seth Rogen Golden Globes moment highlight the ongoing challenges celebrities face when their private lives become public spectacle. Despite the passage of time and legal victories, the emotional wounds remain sensitive when personal stories are adapted for entertainment without consent. Anderson’s hope for an eventual apology suggests a desire for accountability and respect over personal history.
Her comments also illuminate the discomfort of navigating social spaces where past grievances are present, reflecting broader conversations about boundaries between public personas and personal experiences. As discussions around privacy rights continue in the entertainment industry, Anderson’s experience underscores the need for greater empathy when adapting real-life stories for screen.
