Pamela Anderson’s journey to stardom is like something straight out of a movie—she went from being a small-town girl in Ladysmith, British Columbia to an international icon, all thanks to a quirky moment on a jumbotron. Picture this: a 22-year-old Pamela at a BC Lions football game, wearing a cropped Labatt’s beer T-shirt, when suddenly she’s beamed onto the big screen. That unassuming appearance kicked off her meteoric rise that would include a Playboy cover and an unforgettable role as C.J. Parker on Baywatch. Talk about scoring big!

Anderson’s reflection on that defining moment is both heartfelt and humorous. She joked that her initial thoughts after seeing herself on the big screen were all too relatable—“Oh, you look old!” Who hasn’t had those moments? But she moved past any insecurities quickly, realizing the opportunity that lay ahead. It’s a classic case of being in the right place at the right time, proving that sometimes all it takes is a little luck and a little Labatt’s.

Even decades later, Anderson looks back on her career fondly, remarking that she wouldn’t change a single thing about her life. Her latest film, The Last Showgirl, feels like a new beginning, reminding us all that life is a series of exciting chapters, and there’s always more to come. So, what if you got your big break in an unexpected way—what’s your jumbotron moment?