Pamela Anderson Reveals Near-Death Experience after being Mistaken for Member of Chicks

Pamela Anderson recently shared a harrowing incident where she was mistakenly identified as a member of the country music group, the Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks. The actress and model opened up about the experience during a recent interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, promoting her recent starring role in Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl, revealing that the misunderstanding nearly cost her life.

Speaking candidly, Anderson explained that the incident occurred during a period of intense backlash against the Chicks. The group faced public outrage in 2003 after lead singer Natalie Maines made critical comments about then-U.S. President George W. Bush and the Iraq War. Anderson recalled that this political controversy inadvertently placed her in danger when someone mistook her for a member of the band.

“I almost got killed on a plane. I was scared to fly after that, a little bit,” Anderson recalls during the episode. She did not elaborate on the specific circumstances or timing of the incident but highlighted the gravity of the situation.

The Chicks’ remarks about Bush had sparked widespread controversy, leading to boycotts, threats, and a decline in their popularity at the time. Anderson’s revelation sheds light on how intense public reactions to political statements can have unintended consequences, even for those indirectly involved.

The 56-year-old actress, known for her role in Baywatch, did not provide further details about the aftermath of the encounter but used the story to underline the dangers of public misunderstanding and misplaced outrage.