Baywatch 2017: What happened to the original Baywatch babes?

From 1989 to 1999 Baywatch had a weekly audience of 1.1 billion in 148 countries, making global stars of its cast including David Hasselhoff and the most famous Baywatch babe of them all, Pamela Anderson.

Both have cameo roles in the new big-screen reboot of the TV series that goes on release in cinemas later this month starring Zac Efron, Kelly Rohrbach, Alexandra Daddario and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and which prompted many of the original cast to reunite last week.

So what has become of Pamela and her fellow Baywatch beauties since they hung up their famous red swimsuits almost 20 years ago?

PAMELA ANDERSON 

BAYWATCH BABE CHARACTER 

Pamela starred as lifeguard CJ Parker in five seasons of the show from 1992 to 1998.

FROM BEACH BEAUTY TO…

Where to start? Pamela has got 14 American Playboy covers to her name, starred in the films Barb Wire and Borat, and more recently appeared in panto in Wimbledon and Liverpool.

She has two sons, Brandon and Dylan, from her marriage to rock star Tommy Lee and is rumoured to be dating Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.

In May 2014 she founded her charity the Pamela Anderson Foundation and now focuses on her work as an animal and human rights activist. A strict vegan, last week she was pictured feeding curry to migrants in Calais.

Although her latest incarnation as activist and philanthropist is in contrast to her soft porn days Pamela, who turns 50 in July, still boasts her trademark bleached blonde hair and pneumatic breasts.

KELLY PACKARD 

BAYWATCH BABE CHARACTER 

Now 42, Kelly appeared on Baywatch three times as different characters in the earlier series before the producers persuaded her to play April Giminski in series eight and nine.

FROM BEACH BEAUTY TO… 

Since Baywatch Kelly has fronted adverts for fitness regimes and sunglasses, and she appeared on Celebrity Wife Swap in 2014 with her husband of almost 20 years Dr Darrin Privett.

But her greatest starring role these days is as mum to her four children aged five to 13. 

She said last year: “My life is that of a busy mum and I love it. I do audition still and have done a few small things. I feel I am ready to work again if the right project comes along.”

DONNA D’ERRICO 

BAYWATCH BABE CHARACTER 

Donna shot to fame as lifeguard Donna Marco in 1996, leaving the show two years later.

FROM BEACH BEAUTY TO… 

While on Baywatch former Playboy model Donna, 49, began dating Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx, with whom she has a 16-year-old daughter. 

They married in 1998 but divorced nine years later. She also has a 24-year-old son from a previous relationship.

In 2014 Donna filed for bankruptcy, telling the court she only had $20 in cash to her name and claiming that the bulk of the debts stemmed from her divorce. Donna has not remarried.

NANCY VALEN 

BAYWATCH BABE CHARACTER

Nancy played Sam Thomas from 1996 to 1997, her raven locks in contrast to the beach blonde of Pamela and co.

FROM BEACH BEAUTY TO…

Since leaving Baywatch 20 years ago Nancy, 51, has made guest appearances in numerous other hit TV shows including Friends, Miami Vice and Murder She Wrote, as well as fronting infomercials and carving out a career as a TV producer.

ERIKA ELENIAK 

BAYWATCH BABE CHARACTER 

Erika, 48, was Playboy’s Miss July 1989 but became a true global pin-up when she played lifeguard Shauni McClain from 1989 to 1992.

FROM BEACH BEAUTY TO… 

After leaving Baywatch Erika piled on the pounds. In 2007 – the year after her daughter Indyanna was born – she took part in Celebrity Fit Club losing more than two stone.

Erika has also appeared in numerous TV series including CSI: Miami and Desperate Housewives. 

She now sports a short crop and runs a blog on which she describes herself as “an acting teacher as well as working with kids and teens in recovery from substance abuse, addiction and behavioural issues”.

ANGELICA BRIDGES 

BAYWATCH BABE CHARACTER 

Angelica was a latecomer to Baywatch in 1997, playing lifeguard Taylor Walsh for 22 episodes.

FROM BEACH BEAUTY TO… 

A year ago Angelica donned a see-through pink swimsuit and writhed around on a beach to promote the drink 138 Water. She might now be 46 but she proved that she still has the killer curves and tight abs of her Baywatch days.

After leaving the show she turned down offers to pose for Playboy until eventually deciding “the time was right” in November 2001. 

“All the Baywatch girls had done Playboy or were Playmates before they did Baywatch,” she said. “I didn’t want to follow in everyone’s footsteps.”

Since Baywatch Angelica has been a regular on American TV appearing in drama series Veronica Mars and soap The Bold And The Beautiful.

She is also the lead singer in pop group Strawberry Blonde and works as a presenter, singer and dancer in Las Vegas.