When did Dean Cain date Pamela Anderson? Baywatch star’s dating history explored as Superman actor reflects on brief romance

Pamela Anderson, 58, has had a widely publicized dating and romantic life for years. From high-profile relationships to tumultuous marriages and messy separations, she often made dramatic headlines back in the day. 

She was briefly linked to Dean Cain years ago. In a recent interview with Variety, as Us Weekly cited, the 58-year-old Superman star recalled his short romantic history with the Baywatch icon. 

Starting to see see each other in 1993, the duo dated for a while and called it quits within six months. Recalling those days, Cain shared that he has "fond memories" of his ex. Back in the day, Pamela was already a renowned star for her performance in Baywatch. Even decades later, fans still remember her role as the iconic senior lifeguard, C.J. Parker. On the other hand, Cain was working relentlessly to mark his prominence with Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

Dean Cain opens up about dating Pamela Anderson decades ago

In the recently published Variety interview, Dean remembered the days of dating Pamela and revealed,

"That candle burned hot and short."

Hinting towards a reason for their breakup, he further added,

"She wanted to be with the rock-star kind of guy, and that’s not me."

After parting ways with Pamela, the Out of Time actor was with Mindy McCready from 1997. However, their relationship did not last long and ended after their engagement. Later, he was romantically linked to Samantha Torres, and the Suddenly Susan actress was pregnant with his child, too. But they broke up even before welcoming their son in 2000. Recalling their separation at such a sensitive time in their relationship, Dane explained during the conversation with Variety,

"She figured we’re gonna get married because that’s what you do when you get pregnant out of wedlock. And I was like, 'That’s not gonna work.' My parents were angry."

According to the Vendetta actor's statement, he struggled to meet his son, Christopher, due to his ex-partner, Samantha. Later, he filed a lawsuit and requested joint custody by splurging around $1.5 million. As the legal case continued, he was granted the same.

Years later, after his son turned nine, he was awarded the child's full legal and physical custody. It also marked a conclusion to resolving the dispute between him and the mother of his son. 

A look at Pamela Anderson's dating history 

While Anderson is currently divorced, her love life from years ago is still frequently discussed in the media. During her illustrious acting career, her dating history has always been the centre of attention, always in the spotlight. With Dean remembering his past with Pamela, her romantic life surfaces on the trending headlines yet again. Let's take a look at her broadly covered past relationships and five failed marriages.

Scott Baio

In the '80s, Scott and Pamela first met while attending a party, according to a report by People. Soon, they began dating, and the actor even opened doors for the actress, featuring in Charles in Charge. She made a guest appearance in the Teacher's Pest episode.

In a 2007 conversation with People, the Happy Days actor recalled proposing to Pamela during one of their cozy showers. Remembering the fun anecdote, he warned the readers,

"Don’t ever take a shower with a woman, because you’ll probably end up proposing to her. I literally had an out-of-body experience. There was a lot of soap and I was making a speech, but my entire being was going, 'What are you doing? Shut up!' But I didn’t stop."

After being together and creating memories for a while, they broke up in 1993.

Kelly Slater

Anderson dated her Baywatch co-star Slater in the '90s. They first met on the sets of the superhit American drama series. She recalled the experience of dating Kelly in her 2023 documentary, titled Pamela, A Love Story, and referred to her ex as her first "big love." Remembering their romantic equation, she explained,

"He was such a sweetheart to me and so good to me. Kelly and I dated all the time. Between lots of boyfriends and lots of girlfriends for him, too, but it wasn’t just me. He definitely was a heartbreaker. He was a free spirit."

Interestingly, Pamela was still dating when she tied the knot to Tommy Lee. 

Tommy Lee

30 years ago Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee got they first marriage in Cancun after knowing each other for 4 days. pic.twitter.com/oa97ClZvka

— best of pamela anderson (@bestofpam) February 19, 2025

In 1995, Pamela surprised everyone by marrying Tommy after only four days of knowing him. They eloped in Mexico and exchanged vows on a scenic beach. Following their sudden decision and celebrating their nuptials, Marcos Corminas, an onlooker, shared with People,

"I don't know if they were in love with each other. But they really liked each other a lot and were having a lot of fun."

During their marriage, they had two sons, Brandon and Dylan. However, after three years, they called it quits and got divorced in 1998. Pamela Anderson's marriage to Tommy Lee is one of her life's most talked-about relationships due to several scandals and controversies being a part of it. Their chaotic association often found the limelight for a leaked s*x tape, Tommy's arrest, and multiple reconciliations.

In June 2008, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson shocked the entertainment industry and their fans worldwide by rekindling their relationship. People cited his chit-chat with Rolling Stone, where he could be heard confirming,

"We've only given it a try 800 times — 801, here we go. Pamela and the kids have moved in with me. It's awesome. It's definitely working."

Marcus Schenkenberg

Pamela found herself in yet another short-term relationship, and this time, it was with Marcus. Though they celebrated their engagement quite early while being together, they drifted apart in 2001. According to a People report, Cinema.com reported Anderson's February 2001 interview with WENN, where she spoke about dating Schenkenberg, chiming in,

"Marcus is a really nice man, but I'm just looking for something different in my life — someone with a little passion in their life."

Looking back at having a busy schedule and her contrasting lifestyle with the Calvin Klein model, she further continued,

"I work 18-hour days. I have a big life, and I want someone who has a life so we can come together and have a life together. But I don't want to take care of anyone other than my kids."

Kid Rock

The Scary Movie 3 actress started dating the rock musician in 2001, celebrating their engagement next April. Their relationship ended in 2003, but they kept dating on and off and were back together in July 2006. In love, they tied the knot that month, leading to a quick divorce in November. Their separation was messy and quite dramatic.

Rick Salomon

Pamela married Rick twice, first in 2007 and again in 2014. The estranged duo first tied the knot in October 2007 at a hotel in Las Vegas. During that time, an insider told People,

"They are head over heels in love."

Within a few weeks, Pamela filed for a divorce from her third husband. Despite the newlyweds' attempt to bury the hatchet and patch things up, their marriage was annulled in March 2008.  However, they found each other again years later and rekindled their romance earlier in 2014. Though they got married again, they divorced the following February.

Jon Peters 

In the mid-1980s, Pamela first met Jon at the Playboy Mansion, as People reported. The outlet confirmed the producer's 2017 interview with The Hollywood Reporter and recounted his first meeting with Anderson, sharing,

"I walked in and saw this little angel sitting at the bar. It was Pammy. She was like 19. I knew she would be a big star. We ended up living together."

He also disclosed proposing to Anderson back in the day, but she did not accept his proposal due to the significant difference in their ages. However, they got back together in late 2019 and tied the knot in January 2020 in Malibu. Within 12 days of their wedding, she confirmed her separation from Peters and said to The Hollywood Reporter that they needed to "re-evaluate what we want from life and from one another."

Anderson detailed her past marriage with Peters on the X (formerly Twitter) platform in September 2020 and announced that they were "never legally married." She also called her ex-husband a "life long family friend," adding,

"No hard feelings — no Marriage, no Divorce...just a bizarre theatrical lunch."

Dan Hayhurst

Pamela got married to her fifth husband, Dan, on December 24, 2020. According to the Daily Mail, as People noted, the actress and her bodyguard celebrated their wedding nuptials at her home in Canada. In January 2021, she expressed her thoughts about her marriage while chatting with the Daily Mail, sharing,

"I'm exactly where I need to be — in the arms of a man who truly loves me." 

Recalling exchanging vows "on the property I bought from my grandparents 25 years ago," she also conveyed,

"This is where my parents were married and they are still together. I feel like I've come full circle."

A rep for Pamela revealed to People the news of her separation from Dan on January 20. 2022. 

Liam Neeson

After a few divorces and several breakups, Pamela is reportedly in love with Neeson. An insider spoke with People earlier this month and disclosed the celebrity duo's "budding romance." Reportedly, their feelings for each other began brewing while working on The Naked Gun. The insider revealed,

"It's clear they're smitten with each other."

As per the unnamed source, Pamela and Liam are "enjoying each other's company" too.

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