Pamela Anderson
Wa-wa-we-wah… none other than CJ of “Baywatch.” And can you believe Pamela Anderson is now in her 50s? Gosh, time flies when you’re a mega-babe known for running on the sand in Malibu. Or for being unceremoniously thrown into a marriage sack by Sacha Baron Cohen…genius way to get the woman of your dreams, no really. Anderson shot to fame on THAT Playboy cover in February 1990. Soon after she was scouted for roles on Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P., as well as films “Raw Justice” and “Barb Wire” (Reow!).
Sadly though, Pamela has been unlucky in love, with tempestuous relationships with Tommy Lee and Kid Rock. It seems though she may have found love with French footballer Adil Rami…for five minutes, before having a two-year-long marriage with producer Jon Peters.
Nancy McKeon
Did you know that Monica Geller of "Friends" may not have been played by Courteney Cox? Vying for the role was Nancy McKeon. Whilst her real name may not ring any bells, her most famous role was as Jo Polniaczek on the hit 80s series "The Facts of Life."
The actress, aside from her TV roles, also starred in a number of TV films throughout the 80s and 90s, including "The Wrong Woman" and "Comfort and Joy." Just this year, McKeon competed on season 27 of "Dancing with the Stars." One more fun fact before we’re onto our next leading lady; did you know whilst McKeon starred in "The Facts of Life," she and her parents privately met Pope John Paul II?
Angie Harmon
Formerly a professional model, Angie Harmon was discovered at 23 whilst on a flight, by none other than David Hasselhoff! Not a bad ice-breaker story at all! After this chance spotting, Harmon starred in "Baywatch Nights" and "C-16: FBI," before joining "Law & Order." Leaving her former modeling life behind, having graced the covers of ELLE, Cosmopolitan and Esquire, Angie wished to live her dream of being on the big screen.
Whilst she had more success with television, she starred in "Agent Cody Banks," "Fun with Dick and Jane," "End Game" and "Seraphim Falls." She has won a Gracie Award and People’s Choice Award and most recently starred as Detective Jane Rizzoli on TV series "Rizzoli & Isles." It seems if she wasn’t…hoff-ered the start on "Baywatch Nights" she may not have been where she is today!
Lisa Bonet
Born to a teacher and an opera singer, you’ve definitely heard of Lisa Bonet. Her iconic part as Denise Huxtable is one that will go down in TV history and gave her the popularity to rise as an actress. Her first husband, Lenny Kravitz wrote songs about her, and also brought a child into the world together, Zoë, who has also followed in her mother’s acting footsteps.
Last appearing in the 2016 Emmy Award Winning TV series, "Ray Donovan," Bonet married "Aquaman" hunk Jason Momoa in 2017. They had a couple of children before they made a mutual decision to break up in 2022.
Linda Kozlowski
“Mick, give him your wallet.” “What for?” “He’s got a knife.” “That’s not a knife. THAT’s a knife.” Who can forget the iconic scene in "Crocodile Dundee" which catapulted Juilliard graduate Linda Kozlowski to fame? Playing the female lead opposite Australian larrikin Paul Hogan, Kozlowski and Hogan’s on-screen chemistry became more, with the pair starting a real-life relationship!
Since the film, Kozlowski appeared in "Almost an Angel," "Backstreet Justice," "The Neighbor," and "Village of the Damned." However, Kozlowski was tired of being typecast, stating “these straight to-video…films I was getting were giving me an ulcer…I was the only one on the set that cared about anything...I decided to give it all away.” In regard to her personal life, it seems her role in "Crocodile Dundee" was fated, marrying Hogan in 1990, and giving birth to a son, Chance. In 2013 however, the duo split, and she married her Moroccan lover, Moulay Hadid Babaa!