Pamela Anderson expressed unease upon encountering Seth Rogen at the 2026 Golden Globes, attributing her discomfort to his involvement in Hulu’s series Pam & Tommy. The actress, known for her role in The Naked Gun, attended the event as a presenter but left early due to the awkwardness she felt being near Rogen, who portrayed a controversial figure in the show.
Pamela Anderson’s Reaction to the Series Without Her Consent
During an interview on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy, Anderson revealed why she distanced herself from the awards show, saying,
I left after my award and I went right to bed,
Pamela Anderson stated.
Seth Rogen, like, he did that [show] on me without talking to me. You know, ‘Pam & Tommy,’ and … I just felt like, ‘Eh.’
She emphasized her feelings by adding,
Like, how can someone make a TV series out of difficult times in your life? I’m a living, breathing human being over here. Hello!
Anderson also recounted how close proximity to Rogen at the Golden Globes intensified her discomfort:
I just felt like, ‘I’m not chop liver over here,’
and
I felt a little bit weird about it.
The Impact of the Show on Pamela Anderson’s Emotions
Although Anderson’s demanding schedule sometimes dulls the emotional impact of the series, she admitted that moments of hurt still arise, stating,
But sometimes it hits you and you feel kind of down,
and expressing a hope that
Eventually, hopefully, he will maybe reach out to me and apologize. Not that that matters.
Background of Pam & Tommy and Seth Rogen’s Role
Pam & Tommy is a biographical drama created by Robert Siegel, inspired by Amanda Chicago Lewis’ 2014 Rolling Stone article,
Pam and Tommy: The Untold Story of the World’s Most Infamous Sex Tape.
The series, produced without Pamela Anderson or Tommy Lee’s approval, stars Lily James and Sebastian Stan portraying the couple as they deal with the fallout from their private tape’s theft and release.
Seth Rogen executive produced the series and took on the role of Rand Gauthier, the man who stole the tape. His performance earned him critical praise and nominations for prestigious awards, including Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie at the Primetime Emmys and Best Supporting Actor – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture at the Golden Globes.
Pamela Anderson’s Previous Statements on the Series
When the show first came out, Anderson made it clear she had no interest in watching it, expressing frustration over the project in her Netflix documentary, Pamela, A Love Story. She criticized the producers for not seeking her permission before creating the series, highlighting the personal invasion she felt from the dramatization of her life.
