Pamela Anderson’s Surprising Move to Canada and the Secret Healing Behind It 

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A 'Homecoming' to Reclaim Her Identity

For Anderson, moving back to Canada wasn't just a change of scenery—it was a deep, personal reconnection with who she truly is. "I guess [it was] a homecoming, you could say, to really kind of look at my life and remember who I was—not what other people were telling me I was," she explained. Having lived much of her life in the public eye, Anderson felt it was time to separate her true self from the image the world had created for her.

She reflected on the pressure of being constantly scrutinized and the toll it took on her sense of self. “I didn’t want anything that had happened to me define me. I wanted what I do to define me,” Anderson said, speaking about how her life and career choices were often defined by the public and media.

A Journey of Self-Healing

Before her big move, Anderson’s life had been a whirlwind of fame, relationships, and public highs and lows. In an August interview with Better Homes & Gardens, Anderson revealed that during a particularly tough period in her life, she felt "sad and lonely," struggling with feelings of being misunderstood. “I didn’t just feel misunderstood, I felt like I had really screwed up,” she admitted. “My whole life felt like a bundle of mistakes.”

She also shared that she was extremely hard on herself, especially when it came to her family. “I thought I put my family through so much, I put my kids through so much,” Anderson said. At a certain point, she reached a breaking point and decided that she needed to make a major life change. "I came to a point where I decided to move home and disappear and get into my garden."

This decision to step away from the spotlight and focus on her own healing journey marked a significant turning point for the star. The quiet, rural life in Canada allowed her to slow down, reflect, and rediscover what truly mattered to her: her family, her roots, and her personal peace.

Restoring Her Childhood Home

One of the first major steps Anderson took after her move was purchasing and restoring her childhood home. During the COVID-19 lockdown, she began to fix up the property, which had fallen into disrepair. "You should see the before pictures. It was decayed and rotten to the ground," she shared, describing the initial state of the house. Living nearby in a small beach house, Anderson dedicated herself to the renovation, breathing new life into the space she had once called home.

It was also during this time of isolation and self-reflection that Anderson began writing her memoir and working on a Netflix documentary about her life, which she co-produced with her son, Brandon. The process of creating these projects became an unexpected form of therapy. “I didn’t plan on this whole healing experience, but as the days went on, that’s what happened,” she explained. “It was like I went back home to face it all and erase it."

A Return to Her Roots

Pamela Anderson was born in Ladysmith, British Columbia, and lived there until she moved to Los Angeles in 1989 to pursue a career in modeling. She quickly became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture, known for her roles in Baywatch and Home Improvement, as well as her famous Playboy covers. Her marriage to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, from 1995 to 1998, made headlines around the world, and the couple’s two children, Brandon (28) and Dylan (26), were raised in the glare of the media spotlight.

But now, years removed from her Hollywood days, Anderson is taking a step back from the limelight. She feels that returning to her Canadian roots and focusing on her personal life has given her the clarity and peace she’s longed for. "I wanted to go back to my family, my roots, my values. I wanted to stop running and face everything head-on,” she explained.

Finding Balance and New Purpose

At 57, Anderson has found new purpose and fulfillment in a quieter, more grounded life. While she continues to pursue creative projects, including her memoir and Netflix documentary, she has embraced a life of simplicity and reflection. Gardening, spending time with family, and focusing on her own well-being have taken priority over the fame and glamour that once defined her public persona.

Her story is one of resilience, healing, and growth. Pamela Anderson is no longer the Playboy pin-up or the Baywatch babe of the '90s. Instead, she’s become a woman who has learned to heal, redefine herself, and find peace in the life she’s creating away from the spotlight.

With a new sense of clarity and purpose, Pamela Anderson is proving that it’s never too late to go home—and sometimes, going home is exactly what you need to find your true self.

*photo from La Tercera