Pamela Anderson turns 45 and is still looking as great as ever.

As blonde bombshell Pamela Anderson turns 45 on July 1st, you can't deny that she's turned into an icon in her own right.

The Canadian actress may be known to many as a 'Baywatch' babe, but she's also a strong PETA activist and often appears in their anti-animal cruelty ads. Of course, let's not forget, she was once named Playboy's 'Playmate of the Month'.

Click through the thumbnails for photos and fun facts as Pamela Anderson turns a sizzling 45.

See also:

• She's still got it: Forty female stars still sexy in their 40s
• Pamela Anderson, Amber Chia, Maggie Q bare all for PETA ads