Our Sexiest Woman Ever Speaks Out About Her Title

Pamela Anderson Tells All About Her Red Bathing Suit, Being Hot and Making Herself Disappear

Dec. 4 -- From the moment the 'Baywatch' beauty first came bouncing onto the screen in that vivid red bathing suit, we were completely captivated by the luscious Pamela Anderson. More than a decade later and nothing on TV has been able to compare to the lovely Ms. Anderson's fabulous figure and irresistible smile.

To mark the announcement of our Sexiest Woman on TV -- Ever! -- AOL TV's Angel Cohn caught up with the lovely lady to find out what she's doing now, how she feels about her TV legacy and where she keeps that landmark swimsuit.

What are you up to now?
I'm doing a magic show ['The Beauty of Magic'] in Vegas. I'm a magician's assistant.

So do you know all the secrets behind the tricks?
Well, I don't really like to know. I'm kinda in on some things, but I believe in magic. I disappear, I levitate and I get sawed in half.

I always wanted to do that when I was a kid.
Oh, I think every woman wants to be a magician's assistant, don't they? I think it's one of those glamorous, romantic, wonderful jobs.

And it comes with great costumes, right?
Fabulous costumes and hair and makeup.

Speaking of fabulous, how does it feel to be named TV's hottest woman of all time?
Well, thank you. What a compliment, especially at 40, I'll take it. Well, thank you.

Are you surprised that CJ from 'Baywatch' became such an icon?
You know I think everyone just loves her. I mean, they just love that show. It was the whole California lifestyle -- just living the dream. I never really thought about it while I was on the show, but as I wander around the Earth I realize how many people really knew and loved that character. It's a compliment.

Did you have any idea that 'Baywatch' was going to become a big phenomenon?
I just took the job because I could bring my dog to work. And I hate clothing. So I wore a bathing suit. It was perfect for me -- all the way around. It was a lot of fun. I came from Canada, so being on the beach in California was like, "I'm being paid for this?"

Do you still have any of the red bathing suits?
Yeah, I do have one.

Do you have it framed, or something like that?
No. God, I wore it on Halloween. [Laughs]

Did you really?
Well, I was a double feature on Halloween. I was Little Bo Peep and CJ soaking wet out of the shower. Of course we didn't get out of the house, so ... it was a lot of fun. [Laughs]

Who had the better wardrobe: CJ or Valerie on 'V.I.P.'?
Oh, CJ. Too much clothing on 'V.I.P.' That was fun too, but I prefer being outside and being on the beach in a bathing suit.

Do you have any plans to return to TV anytime soon?
Everyone asks me to come back on TV. You know, I've been on 'Baywatch,' I've been on 'VIP.' I don't know if I want to go back and put that kind of effort into creating and launching a show.



Any chance for a 'Baywatch' reunion?
You mean a movie? No, no. You know what the thing is, they ruin TV shows. I didn't like 'Charlie's Angels.' I don't like all these movies that try to recreate a television show. Because part of a television show's appeal is that they're bad! That's part of the appeal of them. It's not so perfect. It's not like a movie. I think you lose some of the charm when you try to make it into a movie. So, I hope not. I hope they never ruin 'Baywatch.' I hope they leave it as it is.

So you wouldn't do a reunion even if you got a chance to wear that red bathing suit again?
No. Now it's just for my man.

Do you think the definition of what is sexy has changed since you started out in your career?
I think sexy is timeless. It's one of the classic thing that doesn't change.

Do you worry at all about your kids seeing some of your more adult work?
More adult work? That doesn't sound good. [Laughs] Well, they are my children. I don't think they'll be shocked. Age appropriate, of course. I'm sure they'll find out things. They know me pretty well.

So, they're forewarned?
They're fairly worldly, exposed children. In a healthy way.

You're known for being a great mom who balances work, career and celebrity. Any advice for someone like Britney Spears, who seems to be struggling with the balance?
Well, I think she struggles a lot with the press. I can't imagine. It's hard to give advice. But you just have to put your children first, above all else.

You've certainly had your share of the paparazzi spotlight. Do you care what other people say about you?
If I cared what people said about me, I'd be miserable. I learned that a long time ago that things are going to be written, and things are going to be said about you and things are going to happen. Your family and your close friends know who you are and that's all that really matters.

You pretty much ignore all that celebrity gossip stuff?
God yeah. I don't have any of that stuff around me. No tabloids, nothing like that can be in any room, any car, any plane. It's not part of my scene. It's too negative.

You do a lot of charity work. Is there anything else that you're doing right now?
I just did a photo shoot for Viva Glam where we raised money and I?m giving it to a few different charities. But there's a great charity called PAWS which is animals for people living with AIDS. I've always got a lot of things going on, but right now I'm giving money to Family Promise in Vegas. I'm trying to do as much as I can in Vegas because I do so much in LA. Now that my second home is in Vegas I really want to incorporate Vegas in my list of things to do and help people here.

Is Vegas always crazy? I've only ever seen the touristy part of it.
No, real people live here! I've met some of them. It's actually a great place to live. I was scared of Vegas before. Now I'm not.

Where is your show playing if people want to come see you?
The Planet Hollywood hotel. And I'm working on another project with them that is really mind-blowing. You'll hear about it soon.

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