'Baywatch' alum Pamela Anderson shared a terrifying encounter in which she was mistakenly identified as a member of The Chicks, leading to an exchange with a very angry man.
- January 8, 2025
AceShowbiz - Pamela Anderson, renowned for her iconic role in "Baywatch," revealed a chilling mid-flight incident where she was mistaken for one of The Chicks, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks. The alarming account came to light during her appearance on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast with host Josh Horowitz.
Anderson, now 57, recounted, "This one time, I was on a flight and this guy came up to me and said, 'Do you know what this country's done for you?' " She continued, "And I was like, 'Oh, my God. What have I done?' "
The situation quickly escalated, leading the stewardess to "handcuff him to the chair" because he was trying to harm her. "He thought I was a Dixie Chick. Remember that whole Dixie Chick thing? I almost got killed on a plane," she said.
To understand the gravity of the confusion, one must recall the significant controversy involving The Chicks back in 2003. During a concert in London, lead singer Natalie Maines openly criticized President George W. Bush and the Iraq War.
"Just so you know, we do not want this war, this violence, and we're ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas," she said back then. The backlash from this statement was swift and far-reaching, with country music stations across the U.S. pulling their songs in response to complaints of "Anti-American" rhetoric.
The incident left Pamela Anderson scarred and fearful of flying for a period. Reflecting on it, she stated, "I was scared to fly after that, a little bit."
Beyond recalling this unsettling past, Pamela Anderson has recently garnered attention for her celebrated role in "The Last Showgirl," earning a 2025 Golden Globe nomination. A true icon, Anderson continues to evolve and break norms, embracing a bare-faced look that has garnered praise and started a trend of self-acceptance.
"I'm makeup-free at home, so why not for Paris Fashion Week?" she told People, reflecting on her appearance at Paris Fashion Week in 2023. She emphasized the empowering nature of challenging beauty standards, stating, "It felt empowering to look in the mirror and say, 'I'm OK just like this.' "
