Pamela Anderson's personality performance

Pamela Anderson has a "split personality".

The former 'Baywatch' actress - who is currently dating surfer-and-electrician Jamie Padgett - loves showing off by becoming different characters.

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She said: "I have a split personality. My boyfriend would tell you that I play a lot of characters. As soon as the camera comes out, I assume another role. People never think I am much of an actress, but it's always a performance for me. I am a bit of an exhibitionist.

"I am who I am. No apologies, no excuses. I'm not here for anyone's approval."

Pamela - who was previously married to Tommy Lee, Kid Rock and Rick Salomon - accepts she has a "wild" past, but now resists the temptations of partying by staying at home with her sons, 13-year-old Brandon and Dylan, 11.

The 42-year-old blonde star explained: "I'm no angel. I do try. I've been wild and crazy, I'll admit that. I've been around everything you can think of, but when I've misbehaved I've always managed to stop myself. 'What am I doing? Come on, I'm a mother!' I enjoyed all those moments though.

"Now and again I might drink champagne, but the real craziness is in the past. My kids saved my life."