The star of "Baywatch" has declined to return to the series
Pamela Anderson will not be appearing in the reboot of the series *Baywatch*, which is being developed by Fox. The actress turned down an offer from the producers of the new project, even though production is currently underway in California for the 2026–2027 season.
This was reported by The New Daily.
Anderson became the star of the original series thanks to her role as C.J. Parker, which made her one of the most recognizable faces on television in the 1990s. However, according to a source close to the production, the actress has no plans to return to the role.
“Pamela was offered the role—and she turned it down. The actress has moved on from that chapter. She’s focused on the future, not on what came before,” the source noted.
News of the “Baywatch” reboot broke last September. The project is being positioned as a modern reimagining of the series with a new cast and a revamped storyline. The producers decided not to rely on the return of the original stars, but instead to introduce a new generation of characters.
The original “Baywatch,” which aired from 1989 to 2001, became one of the most popular series in the world. It brought international fame not only to Anderson but also to her colleagues, including David Hasselhoff and Carmen Electra, and became an important part of 1990s pop culture.
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