Pamela Anderson says she wanted to be a nun

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

Pamela Anderson, the former Playboy Playmate and “Baywatch” star, recently revealed on a talk show that her original professional ambition as a child was to become a nun or a librarian

Anderson said she has always incorporated faith into her morning routine, waking up each morning around 4 or 5 a.m. Read more

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