Pamela Anderson Calls Out Seth Rogen Over ‘Pam & Tommy’ Portrayal of Her Trauma
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Pamela Anderson, the actress and model whose private life was thrust into the public eye in one of the most invasive ways imaginable, has spoken out sharply against Seth Rogen for his involvement in the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy. The show, which dramatizes the theft and illegal distribution of Anderson and Tommy Lee’s sex tape in the late 1990s, has been a source of renewed pain for Anderson, who described the experience as “the worst time” in her life.
During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, Anderson expressed her frustration that the series was made without her consent or involvement. “Seth Rogen, he did that movie on me without talking to me, you know, Pam & Tommy,” Anderson said, visibly irritated. She criticized the decision to dramatize such a deeply personal and traumatic event without her participation, emphasizing that she is “a living, breathing human being.”
The miniseries, which starred Lily James and Sebastian Stan as Anderson and Lee, was released in 2022 to critical acclaim and multiple Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Despite its success, Anderson has maintained that the project was a painful reopening of old wounds. She told Variety in 2023 that the show was “salt on the wound” and called for a public apology from those involved.
Reports at the time indicated that the creators claimed to have reached out to Anderson, but she had “chosen not to engage.” Anderson has since firmly denied this, stating in 2025, “I didn’t know anything about it. No one called me, which was so strange, and that was hurtful.”
Her recent comments on SiriusXM shed light on the discomfort she felt when she encountered Rogen at the Golden Globes ceremony. Although they were in close proximity, Anderson said they did not interact. “I felt a little bit weird about it, and I felt like, you know, I’ve been so busy… But sometimes it hits you, and you feel kind of down,” she reflected. She expressed hope that Rogen might reach out to apologize, though she acknowledged that such a gesture might not change much.
Anderson’s criticism also touches on broader issues of privacy and consent, especially for public figures. “You are free game,” she said, referring to the way her darkest and most private moments were exploited for entertainment. “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.”
This controversy highlights ongoing debates about the ethics of dramatizing real-life traumas without the full participation or approval of those affected. The Federal Trade Commission and other regulatory bodies have increasingly emphasized the importance of consent and privacy protections in media portrayals.
As Anderson continues to rebuild her image and life beyond the shadow of the scandal, her candid remarks serve as a reminder of the human cost behind sensationalized stories. The entertainment industry faces growing scrutiny over how it handles sensitive material, especially when it involves real victims.
For now, Anderson’s message is clear: the pain of exploitation cannot be erased by critical acclaim or commercial success. Whether Seth Rogen or others involved will respond remains to be seen, but the call for accountability resonates beyond Hollywood’s glitz and glamour.
More information about privacy rights and protections can be found at the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse and the Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, which addresses unauthorized distribution of private content.
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