Pamela Anderson Reveals How Posing For Playboy Gave Her ‘Freedom’

Pamela Anderson recently opened up about her struggle with self-confidence.

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Anderson shared that she had a "debilitating" shyness while growing up.

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The actress revealed that she only felt a sense of “freedom” when she posed for Playboy magazine.

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The 55-year-old actress shared that she initially hated the way she looked.

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Anderson said she previously refused to star in the men's lifestyle magazine several times.

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According to her posing for the infamous magazine rid her of her shyness.

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Anderson alleged that Tim Allen flashed her while they worked together.

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She said she understands why he would deny flashing her.

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The actress recently partnered with Bumble app to help survivors of domestic violence.

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