International star Pamela Anderson. Picture: X/@dailypamelaa
Some crushes are so iconic, they live forever in our hearts. And then there’s the kind that, well... let’s just say reality didn’t quite match up to the dream. Take Pamela Anderson’s girlhood crush on the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
She was all heart-eyed, thinking he’d sweep her off her feet and propose. But when they finally met, her dreams came crashing down faster than one of her iconic Baywatch slow-motion runs.
In a cheeky interview with “W Magazine,” the 57-year-old former “Baywatch” bombshell revealed the truth behind her childhood crush. “I thought he’d want to marry me,” Anderson confessed, laughing. “Then I met him, and he didn’t ask me to marry him! I was really disappointed.”
Looks like Jackson’s moonwalk didn’t lead him down the aisle with Anderson after all. But, you know what they say—never meet your idols, especially when you’re fantasizing about being their Mrs.
While things didn’t work out with MJ, Anderson didn't let that stop her from collecting her own coup de coeurs. After all, she’s been married five times (yes, five) including to the infamous Tommy Lee and Kid Rock.
But hey, who’s counting? Meanwhile, Jackson, the man of her dreams, had a couple of relationships under his belt too, notably with Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe. They both have kids, so at least there's that.
But let’s talk about another hot name in Anderson’s life—Liam Neeson. The 72-year-old actor might just be the perfect gentleman for Anderson, as they work together on the upcoming “Naked Gun” reboot.
Let’s be real—Neeson and Andersonwould be the ultimate power couple. Neeson’s got a way with words, calling Anderson "terrific to work with" and admitting he’s “madly in love” with her...platonically, of course. Anderson, not to be outdone, returned the compliment with a little extra charm: “He brings out the best in you… with respect, kindness, and depth of experience.” Oh, and don’t forget the homemade bread and cookies Anderson left for Neeson.
But, while their chemistry might have fans hoping for something more, Neeson has made it clear he's done with dating. Sigh So close, but yet so far, Pamela.