What occurred to the ORIIGNAL stars of Baywatch?

Highly-popular Nineties seashore drama Baywatch which mesmerized viewers with its sun-kissed stars is set to make its return – however what occurred to the unique forged as soon as the credit rolled for the ultimate time?

The unique sequence starred the likes of Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff from 1989 to 1999 earlier than being retooled as Baywatch Hawaii from 1999 to 2001 which starred Jason Momoa.

It noticed a staff of lifeguards led by Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon (Hasselhoff) save lives, take care of private dramas, combat crime and take part in over-the-top adventures every day on the seashores of Los Angeles.

And Baywatch shortly turned a worldwide phenomenon – airing in additional than 145 nations at one level which is greater than another TV present. 

The synopsis for the revamped Baywatch reads: ‘Daring ocean rescues, pristine seashores, and iconic crimson bathing fits are again, together with an entire new technology of Baywatch lifeguards, who navigate difficult, messy private lives on this action-packed reboot that demonstrates there’s the household you are born into and the household you discover.’ 

It just isn’t but clear if any of the sequence regulars might be returning to the franchise – however the unique forged definitely had their fair proportion of non-public drama off display screen as soon as the sequence wrapped. 

Jeremy Jackson was left battling a drug habit, confronted accusations of assault and was even jailed over a stabbing within the years since Baywatch ended.

Following a messy cut up from ex-wife Loni Willison, she was additionally despatched right into a spiral – growing a drug habit and affected by varied psychological well being points which has left her dwelling on the streets.

But Jeremy was not the one one left dealing with hurdles.

Since filming ended, Nicole Eggert was identified with breast most cancers, Yasmine Bleeth confronted jail time and Alexandra Paul was compelled to get a restraining order over a fan after a 10-year harassment marketing campaign.

So what did occur to the remainder of the Baywatch stars? Some of them went on to launch main singing and performing careers, whereas others fell off the grid and gave up their life within the highlight for a traditional job as a substitute. 

Mitch Buchannon performed by David Hasselhoff

David, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 17, 1952, graduated with a level in theater from the California Institute of the Arts.

Before starring as Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch, he acted in The Young and the Restless from 1975 to 1982, the film Caught With their Pants Down, area opera movie Starcrash, and the sci-fi sequence Knight Rider – which led to him profitable the award for Most Popular Actor on the People’s Choice Awards.

When Baywatch received canceled after its first season, David invested his personal cash to deliver it again. He then went on to turn into the longest-running actor within the present, showing in additional then 200 episodes over 10 seasons.

It was a task that may see him launch a significant music profession, and turn into a daily on tv screens even after the sun-kissed sequence got here to an finish.

He launched greater than studio 10 albums over time – 4 of which went platinum and three of which went gold – and bought out quite a few world excursions.

Plus, his duet with Filipino singer Regine Velasquez was used as the principle theme for his 1998 film Legacy. 

Over the years, he acted in The SpongeBob Sq.Pants Movie (the place he performed himself), DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story, 2004’s Eurotrip, Click (alongside Adam Sandler and Kate Beckinsale), Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens, and extra. 

He additionally had a quick look within the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel.

In 1996, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his dedication to the leisure trade. And in 2000, he made his Broadway debut in Jekyll & Hyde.

In 2006, he was a co-judge on America’s Got Talent for the primary 4 seasons. He additionally competed in season 11 of Dancing With the Stars – however was eradicated first – and was a decide on Britain’s Got Talent for one season.

But Hasselhoff has additionally tried his hand at an entire host of different ventures too over time.

In 2017, he was elected Mayor of Funner, California. He additionally launched his personal social media firm known as Hoffspace, however it did not take off ultimately and was finally shut down.

He and his household starred in their very own actuality TV sequence, known as The Hasselhoffs, however it was canceled after solely two episodes.

The star was nonetheless in a position to share his private story although after releasing an autobiography entitled Making Waves in 2006.

As for his love life, he was married to actress Catherine Hickland from 1984 to 1989. He then wed actress Pamela Back in December of 1989 and collectively, the couple welcomed two daughters – Taylor, born in 1990, and Hayley, born in 1992. 

The couple finally divorced in 2006 earlier than Hasselhoff discovered love as soon as once more with Hayley Roberts who he married in 2018. 

C. J. Parker performed by Pamela Anderson

Pamela hails from Canada and was born on July 1, 1967. After graduating in 1985, she started working as a health teacher.

Her profession within the highlight began in 1989, after she was featured on the jumbotron throughout a baseball sport and was observed by Labatt Beer – who determined to rent her. 

That similar yr, she modeled on the duvet of Playboy Magazine, and determined to maneuver to Los Angeles, California, a yr later.

She modeled for Playboy for greater than twenty years, and has since appeared on extra Playboy covers than another mannequin. She has additionally graced the duvet of GQ, W, Marie Claire, Elle, and extra over time.

Her first performing position got here quickly after she moved to LA, when she starred within the ABC comedy sequence Home Improvement earlier than touchdown the position as C. J. Parker in Baywatch from seasons three to seven. 

But her profession continued to go from strength-to-strength even after the sequence reached its conclusion. 

Her different performing credit embrace Good Cop, Bad Cop, Barb Wire, the motion/drama sequence V.I.P., The Nanny reverse Fran Drescher, Fox comedy present Stacked, 2006’s Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, and others. 

She launched a e-book known as Star in 2004, and its sequel, Star Struck, got here out a yr later. 

In the years that adopted, Pamela additionally landed her personal E! actuality present known as Pam: Girl on the Loose in 2008, and competed in season 4 of Bigg Boss – the Indian model of Big Brother. 

The blonde bombshell then participated in season 12 of Big Brother within the UK in 2011, and season 10 and 15 of Dancing with the Stars in 2010 and 2012.

However, plainly her love life was rather less profitable.

Anderson has been married six occasions – to drummer of Motley Crue Tommy Lee, singer Kid Rock, poker participant Rick Salomon twice, producer Jon Peters, and final however not least, her bodyguard Dan Hayhurst – whom she cut up from in January 2022. 

She had two sons with Tommy, named Brandon, born in 1996, and Dylan, born in 1997. 

In 2023, documentary movie Pamela: A Love Story laid naked the star’s life and turbulent relationship with ex-husband Tommy Lee – in addition to the notorious intercourse tape they made.

‘I watched a bit of little bit of it and I couldn’t watch it,’ Pamela instructed Vogue France concerning the Netflix challenge. ‘I broke down as a result of I believe some issues are higher left prior to now. To rehash them was a bit unhappy for me.’

And, talking as not too long ago as this week, Pamela branded relationships ‘one of many hardest issues you may throw your self into’ as she spoke with Highsnobriety for his or her thirty fourth difficulty.

‘Love is an important factor on the earth. So in case you’re in love, you’re courageous, and it’s an vital factor to cherish,’ she instructed the outlet. ‘Being lonely is nice. If you could be alone, you then could be with one other individual, most likely.’

‘I do know nothing in relation to relationships,’ she added.

Michael Newman performed by Michael Newman

Michael Newman was born on August 21, 1956, in LA and was one of many solely Baywatch stars that was truly a lifeguard in actual life. 

Baywatch was his first position, the place he performed a personality with the identical title throughout 10 seasons – the second highest variety of appearances after David – and he continued the position for the TV film Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier, the sequence Baywatch Nights, and Welcome to Hollywood.

He additionally acted within the 1999 motion film Enemy Action, however apart from that, he did not star in anything and fully left the highlight in 2000, after ending his time in Baywatch.

In October 2023, he instructed People that he by no means actually purchased into the attract of the leisure trade: ‘If you did not have to be there, why would you be? 

‘Let’s be trustworthy… there’s not too many actors which have survived the years of working in Hollywood.’

Newman, who lives along with his spouse Sarah Newman and their two kids, is at present battling Parkinson’s Disease.

Hobie Buchannon performed by Jeremy Jackson

Jeremy was born on October 16, 1980, in Newport, California. His profession started on the younger age of six, when he began showing in commercials for doll model Mattel.

His first main on-screen position was the TV present Santa Barbara in 1984, the place he performed a younger Derek Griffin. 

Before starring as Mitch’s son, Hobie Buchannon, for 9 seasons in Baywatch, he additionally acted within the 1991 film Shout alongside John Travolta.  

He then went on to star in The Bulkin Trail with Sally Kirkland (which earned him a Youth and Film Award nomination for Best Actor), the 2004 film Ring of Darkness, Blood Effects, the sequence DTLA, coming of age film Dreams, and extra.

Jeremy additionally launched a music profession, dropping two albums in 1994 and 1995, and he even opened up for his former costar David on his 1993 European tour. He was additionally was invited into the World Music Hall of Fame.

But he additionally tried his hand on the earth of style too after serving to market Christian Audigier’s clothes line Ed Hardy, and producing greater than 150 style occasions for the corporate. 

Yet, Jeremy’s time within the highlight has not all been plain crusing. 

He participated within the UK’s Celebrity Big Brother in 2015, however was eliminated after he was accused of opening a fellow housemate’s gown towards her needs. 

The star later revealed that he had a drug drawback, which contributed to him leaving Baywatch, however has since overcome his habit by way of rehab.

In 2017, he was sentenced to 270 days in jail for a 2015 stabbing. He now works as a private coach and sober coach.

But his love life has been equally as turbulent.

Jeremy was married to Loni Willison from 2012 to 2014 and the pair seemed to be dwelling the Hollywood dream – showing on crimson carpets at glittering occasions and starring in slews of campaigns.

But Loni later accused the actor of making an attempt to strangle her in a violent rage and, following a messy cut up, Loni herself developed a drug habit and commenced affected by varied psychological well being points.

She has since fallen on onerous occasions and has been sleeping on the streets for the final six years in Venice, the place the homelessness drawback has reached a disaster level lately.

She has since been often seen strolling round barefoot and rummaging by way of trash within the streets of Los Angeles.

Stephanie Holden performed by Alexandra Paul

Alexandra Paul was born in New York City on July 29, 1963. She started her profession working as a mannequin earlier than shifting to LA to pursue performing. 

Her first position was within the TV film Paper Dolls in 1982 earlier than including a handful of different titles to her resume.

She starred in horror movie American Nightmare, 1983’s Christine, the comedy Just the Way You Are, sports activities drama American Flyers alongside Kevin Costner, 8 Million Ways to Die (which additionally starred Jeff Bridges, Rosanna Arquette, and Andy Garcia), Dragnet reverse Tom Hanks, and extra.

In 1992, she joined the forged of Baywatch as Stephanie Holden and continued the position from seasons three to 6.

Afterwards, she continued to behave, showing in titles like Death Train and Nightwatch with Pierce Brosnan and Christopher Lee, Christine, horror flick The Paperboy, 1996’s Spectre, and 15 totally different Lifetime motion pictures.

She additionally wrote and produced two documentaries known as Jampacked and The Cost of Cool: Finding Happiness in a Materialistic World.

But Alexandra additionally solid a profitable non-public life past her Hollywood fame after marrying a person named Ian Murray in 2000.

And, regardless of stepping out of her iconic crimson swimsuit, the athlete maintains her enviable physique with common runs and sometimes participates in marathons. 

In 2015, she turned a licensed well being coach and began her personal wellness teaching model. 

However, in 2021, the Baywatch alum was granted a restraining order from a lady who she stated had a decade-long historical past of harassing her – earlier than additionally hanging husband Ian with a car. 

The then 58-year-old stated {that a} girl named Nicole Albrecht initially arrived at her residence in late 2011, which marked the start of plenty of incidents, in line with courtroom docs reviewed by TMZ.

Albrecht was ordered by the courtroom to stay no less than 100 yards from the couple and stop any contact with them, in line with the outlet.

Alexandra shared her idea that Albrecht was infatuated together with her that due to the present’s enormous standing airing in Germany, the place Albrecht is from. 

Cody Madison performed by David Chokachi

David Chokachi was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on January 16, 1968. He graduated from Bates College, with a level in political science.

His very first position was as Cody Madison in Baywatch, after he joined the sequence in season six. He continued the position for 65 episodes, leaving throughout season 9.

David then took on the position of Jake McCartey within the present Witchblade up till 2002.

His different roles embrace the sitcom Suddenly Susan, NBC’s She Spies, Beyond the Break in 2006, Soul Surfer, Syfy film Rage of the Yeti, Atlantic Rim, and extra earlier than additionally showing on VH1’s Confessions of a Teen Idol.

David now spends a lot of his time championing good causes and elevating consciousness for environmental campaigns.

He is married to a lady named Susan Brubaker and collectively they share a daughter named Brit Madison.

Eddie Kramer performed by Billy Warlock

Billy Warlock was born in Gardena, California, on March 26, 1961. After graduating from highschool, he received a job as Robin Williams’ stunt double in a single episode of Mork & Mindy.

His performing debut was within the tenth season of Happy Days, the place he performed Roger’s brother. He additionally had a small position in Halloween II, in addition to a significant position within the 1989 horror movie Society.

He performed Eddie Kramer in Baywatch for the primary three seasons, earlier than leaving the present in 1992.

Afterwards, he famously went on to star in Days of our Lives in General Hospital, and in 1988, he received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his efficiency on Days of our Lives.

In 2007, he starred in CBS’ The Young and the Restless, and he additionally starred within the exhibits As the World Turns and One Life to Live.

He was briefly engaged to his Baywatch co-star Erika Eleniak, however he later went on to marry actress Marcy Walker. Their relationship resulted in divorce, and he went on to wed Julie Pinson in 2006.

Billy took a step again from performing in 2011 to concentrate on his household.

Reflecting again on his days as a TV lifeguard, he instructed The Morning Show that whereas he all the time loved engaged on the present: ‘It appeared if I stayed too lengthy, I’d be referred to as Billy Baywatch… 

‘In my profession, issues had been beginning to take off and I assumed possibly it was time to get on the market and unfold my wings.’

Shauni McClain performed by Erika Eleniak

Erika is from Glendale, California, and she or he was born on September 29, 1969.

Her first performing position was on the age of 12, when she starred in E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. She additionally starred in The Blob in 1988, and the TV sequence Charles in Charge, earlier than touchdown the position as Shauni McClain in Baywatch.

She portrayed Shauni for 3 seasons and, s peaking concerning the hit present, she instructed Fox in 2018: ‘It actually was similar to an enormous household, truthfully. Brothers and sisters.

‘There was this huge camaraderie… The forged and crew had been simply actually wonderful.’

However, in 1992, Erika introduced that she can be quitting the present – a lot to the dismay of followers – with a view to pursue a profession within the movie trade.

She instructed the outlet she had no regrets about leaving the present as a result of she was not ‘snug’ with the truth that it was changing into extra ‘risqué.’

‘When we first began the present… it was on NBC, which, on the time, was essentially the most conservative community on tv. ‘There had been sure belongings you did not present, you did not say.’

‘It did take a unique path, however it’s what made the present a phenomenon,’ Erika continued.

‘I felt prefer it was a unique present and no, I used to be not snug. It positively wasn’t my factor to be tremendous risqué.’

She went on to construct up an entire host of different performing credit after starring in Full House as Uncle Jessie’s girlfriend, who was performed by John Stamos.

Erika then went on to characteristic within the struggle film Under Siege, Dennis Hopper’s Chasers, Girl within the Cadillac alongside William McNamara, and quite a few different unbiased movies. 

She additionally modeled for Playboy, and took part within the actuality present The Real Gilligan’s Island in 2005.

The blonde bombshell married bodybuilder Philip Goglia in 1998, however their marriage ended after six months. She then married a man named Roch Daigle, and collectively, they welcomed a daughter.

Erika now leads a suburban life in California and was not too long ago noticed sporting a full-arm tattoo sleeve.

Matt Brody performed by David Charvet

David Charvet, from Lyon, France, was born on May 15, 1972. His first performing gig was Matt Brody in Baywatch, which he starred in for 3 seasons – season three, 4, and 5.

He then went on to star in Melrose Place, Seduced and Betrayed, Angel Flight Down, Meet Prince Charming, and extra. However, in 1999, he cease performing to concentrate on his music profession.

David was shortly signed by Universal Music Group France and launched three pop rock albums, which have now bought over two million copies.

But plainly previous habits die onerous and, in 2006, he returned to performing to star within the film horror Prisoners of the Sun, in addition to the comedy drama Green Flash.

He additionally competed in ABC’s actuality present The Superstars in 2009.

He married Dancing With the Stars host Brooke Burke in 2011, and the 2 have two kids collectively. They divorced in 2020. 

In 2023, David was named as a suspect in a felony report for allegedly threatening ex-girlfriend Kate Boskovich, in line with a report on the time.

Law enforcement sources for TMZ stated the then 50-year-old veteran actor and his associate had not too long ago cut up however had been concerned in a heated argument about one another’s existence.

TMZ experiences that Boskovich alleges that Charvet instructed her that it ‘will not finish effectively’ for her which apparently made her fearful.

DailyMail.com has reached out to representatives for Charvet on the time.

Caroline Holden performed by Yasmine Bleeth

Yasmine Bleeth was born in New York City on June 14, 1968. As a child, she appeared in a Johnson & Johnson shampoo business, and she or he additionally had an look on the present Candid Camera at age six.

She started performing fulltime at age 12 within the film Hey Babe! reverse Buddy Hackett earlier than then starring within the cleaning soap opera Ryan’s Hope.

Her subsequent profession transfer was showing Baywatch as Caroline Holden for seasons 5, six, and 7 which proved to be fairly the springboard.  

Yasmine landed a slew of roles afterwards – together with her largest roles together with Heaven or Vegas alongside Richard Grieco, 1999 film Undercover Angel, the cop present Nash Bridges, Titans, and extra.

She additionally continued to mannequin and launched her personal swimwear line known as Yaz Wear. 

But Yasmine additionally confronted her fair proportion of hurdles. 

The brunette magnificence married strip membership proprietor Paul Cerrito in 2002, whom she met whereas at rehab for a cocaine habit. 

She had been arrested in 2001, after she drove her automobile off the freeway onto a median strip. 

In November 2001, by way of a plea discount, she pleaded responsible to possessing lower than 25 grams of cocaine and to driving whereas impaired. 

The onscreen star was sentenced in January 2002 to 2 years of probation and 100 hours of neighborhood service.

Jack ‘J.D.’ Darius performed by Michael Bergin

Michael Bergin was born on March 18, 1969 in Naugatuck, Connecticut. He attended the University of Connecticut and commenced modeling whereas in faculty.

He is well-known for showing in lots of adverts for Calvin Klein, and has walked the runways in New York, Paris, and Milan’s style weeks for manufacturers like Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, and extra. 

When it involves his performing profession, he performed Jack ‘J.D.’ Darius on Baywatch for the final 4 seasons. He additionally later reprised the position for Baywatch: Hawaii and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.

And he shortly constructed up an entire host of different performing credit. 

He starred in The Proprietor in 1996, motion film Starforce, Closing the Deal alongside James Wilder, the NBC sequence Passions, Family Plan (which additionally starred Tori Spelling) and 2008’s Playing With Fire – to call just some.

He additionally launched his personal males’s underwear model and at present works as an actual property agent in Beverly Hills.

Michael dated Calvin Klein publicist Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy all through the Nineties, and after she sadly died in a aircraft crash, he wrote a e-book about their relationship known as The Other Man.

He married make-up artist Joy Tilk in 2004, and so they welcomed two kids – a son named Jesse in 2000, and a daughter named Alana in 2004. 

Summer Quinn performed by Nicole Eggert

Nicole Eggert comes from Glendale, California, and was born on January 13, 1972. As a baby, her mother began getting into her into magnificence contests, and at age 5, she was topped Miss Universe within the petite division.

She additionally starred in a Johnson & Johnson business – in the same profession trajectory to her former costar.

At age eight, Nicole landed a task within the film Rich and Famous. She additionally appeared in Who’s the Boss from 1985 to 1986 and starred within the TV film Secrets, earlier than she was forged as Summer Quinn in Baywatch for seasons three and 4.

Her different performing credit embrace the movie star diving present Splash, Married… With Children, Blown Away, The Double 0 Kid, Anything for Love, Back within the Game, and others.

But, in 2014, she shocked followers by saying she was giving up performing to personal and function her personal ice-cream truck. 

She returned to screens briefly in 2015 when she appeared on the TV present Botched, the place she received a breast discount.

Nicole was engaged to Canadian actor Corey Haim, however they finally cut up. She has two daughters. 

Earlier this yr, the star instructed People that she had been identified with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast most cancers in early December 2023.

She stated: ‘This journey’s been tough for me. This hasn’t been a breezy sale by way of life. I all the time learn inspirational quotes and corny stuff, however it will get me by way of.’

Garner Ellerbee performed by Gregory Alan Williams

Gregory Alan Williams was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 12, 1956. He served within the United States Marine Corps, earlier than making his performing debut in 1988 within the film Above the Law reverse Steven Seagal.

He then went on to star as Garner Ellerbee in Baywatch for seasons one by way of 5, and reprised the position within the spin-off Baywatch Nights.

He additionally acted in crime drama The Sopranos, political sequence The West Wing, The District, Army Wives, authorized comedy-drama Drop Dead Diva, Necessary Roughness, 2000 film Remember the Titans, Dog Days of Summer, Oliver Stone’s biopic W, and extra.

He additionally authored 4 books all through his profession.