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Pamela Anderson Slams Seth Rogen Over 'Pam & Tommy'

1/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Pamela Anderson expressed discomfort after encountering Seth Rogen at the 2026 Golden Globes during an interview with Andy Cohen.
She criticized Rogen for producing the Hulu series Pam & Tommy without her consent, depicting the worst time of her life and her past with ex-husband Tommy Lee.
She said being near him felt "yucky" and "weird," and that public tragedies should not become entertainment.

History

Historical Context

The controversy surrounding the 2022 Hulu series "Pam & Tommy," which dramatized Pamela Anderson's relationship with Tommy Lee without her consent, highlights ongoing debates about privacy rights in media. This echoes the 1998 backlash against the unauthorized interview with Princess Diana, emphasizing the ethical need for consent in storytelling, particularly regarding personal traumas and celebrity scandals.

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Story summary

Pamela Anderson expressed discomfort after encountering Seth Rogen at the 2026 Golden Globes during an interview with Andy Cohen.
She criticized Rogen for producing the Hulu series Pam & Tommy without her consent, depicting the worst time of her life and her past with ex-husband Tommy Lee.
She said being near him felt "yucky" and "weird," and that public tragedies should not become entertainment.

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