Pamela Anderson is opening up about something deeply personal. The actress, who has spent decades in the public eye with one of the most recognizable names in pop culture, revealed that she has long wanted to change her last name back to her family’s original surname, Hyytiäinen.
In a recent interview, Pamela shared that the desire comes from her relationship with her grandfather, Herman Hyytiäinen, whom she was extremely close to before he passed away when she was just eleven. She said he was one of the most important people in her life, and the bond they shared is the reason she still feels connected to the name.
She explained that her family used the surname Hyytiäinen before migrating to Canada, where it was changed to Anderson. According to her, the name change happened to make things simpler, but the identity she holds closest to her heart has always been tied to her grandfather.
Pamela said there are times she feels disconnected from the public persona of Pamela Anderson and instead wishes she could return to Pamela Hyytiäinen, a name that reflects who she feels she truly is. She admitted that she has tried to explore formally changing it, but the process has been complicated and she has not been allowed to make the switch.
The actress said the name is more than a label. For her, it is a link to her roots, her childhood, and the person who shaped her sense of belonging. The longing to reclaim it shows a side of Pamela that fans rarely see, a reminder that behind the spotlight and fame, there is a family history and emotional journey that still matters to her deeply.
