Pamela Anderson Felt “Yucky” Being Near Seth Rogen at 2026 Golden Globes

Awards season is supposed to be about celebrating artistic achievement, high-fashion moments, and perhaps a little bit of champagne-fueled chaos. (Okay, sometimes a lot.) But for Pamela Anderson, the 2026 Golden Globes wasn’t just a night of glitz; it was about awkward encounters. The iconic actress and activist recently opened up about a specific seating arrangement near Seth Rogen that left her feeling less than stellar. Actually, the cringe factor is off the charts.

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While Anderson graced the stage to present the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) to Rose Byrne, her night ended almost immediately after. She didn’t stick around for the after-parties or the schmoozing. Instead, she went home and straight to bed. Why the rush to exit? It turns out, sharing breathing room with Rogen wasn’t on her bingo card for the evening.

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During a candid chat on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live,” Anderson didn’t mince words about her experience. She revealed that Rogen was seated in the “pit” at the Golden Globes ceremony, putting him in uncomfortably close proximity to her. For those who need a refresher on Hollywood feuds, this isn’t just two random celebrities who don’t vibe. There is legitimate history here.

Anderson described the feeling of being near Rogen as “weird” and, even more specifically, “yucky.” It’s a visceral description that perfectly captures the skin-crawling sensation of being forced to socialize with someone who has wronged you. “I’m not chopped liver over here,” Anderson quipped, noting that despite her packed schedule – she’s filmed five movies in the last year alone – the moment still managed to bring her down. “It just felt, like, a little yucky.”

The “Pam & Tommy” Controversy Explained

The bad blood stems from the 2022 Hulu limited series “Pam & Tommy,” which Rogen executive produced and starred in as Rand Gauthier (the man who stole the sex tape). The series, which garnered critical acclaim and nominations, dramatized the theft and distribution of Anderson and rocker Tommy Lee’s private sex tape in the mid-90s. Yikes. The problem? They made the show without Anderson’s permission.

Anderson has been vocal about how traumatic that period of her life was, calling the theft a violation of privacy that derailed her career and her personal life. For Hollywood to turn that trauma into “content” for a streaming service – without consulting the living, breathing woman at the center of it – is a massive overstep. Anderson told Cohen, “How can someone make a TV series out of the difficult times in your life… I’m a living, breathing human being over here. Hello.”

It raises a massive ethical question that the industry still hasn’t answered: Just because a celebrity is a “public figure,” does that mean their darkest tragedies and most intimate details are fair game for entertainment? Anderson doesn’t think so, admitting the whole ordeal “pissed me off a little bit.” Who can blame her? 

A Silent Confrontation with Seth Rogen

So, what happened when they locked eyes? Did drinks fly? Did insults get hurled? Not exactly. The interaction was more like a cold war. Anderson admitted that while she didn’t make a beeline for Rogen, she certainly did in her mind, saying she gave him a psychic death stare.

“I really told him how I felt [in my mind]…I’m sitting there in my seat just going—you know?”

Despite the internal rage, Anderson kept it classy. She noted that she often feels uncomfortable in those rooms anyway, feeling like she doesn’t belong despite her massive fame. It’s a vulnerable admission from a woman who has been a household name for decades. She’s currently waiting on an apology from Rogen, though she isn’t holding her breath. “Maybe he’ll reach out to me and apologize. Not that that matters,” she said, resigned to the reality of the situation.

Pamela Anderson’s Upward Trajectory

Ultimately, Anderson is focused on her career renaissance, upcoming projects, and a bright future, brushing off the “yucky” moment with a heavy dose of perspective: “There’s worse things going on in the world.” True, but she still deserved a better seat.

Besides her role as C.J. on “Baywatch,” Anderson is best known for “The Naked Gun” movie remake in 2025, television series “V.I.P.,” and for her critically acclaimed performance in “The Last Showgirl.” She received both Gotham and Golden Globe nominations for her portrayal of Shelly that film. We can’t wait to see what she tackles next.