When Pamela Anderson arrived at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards with her son Brandon Thomas Lee, all eyes were on them. The duo’s red carpet appearance had fans buzzing as Brandon’s striking resemblance to his father became the talk of the night.
Pamela Anderson brought a charming plus-one to the 2025 Golden Globe Awards—her 28-year-old son, Brandon Thomas Lee. The mother-son duo quickly became the talk of the red carpet, and it wasn’t just because of their stunning appearance.
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Pamela wowed in an elegant black gown, paired with opera gloves that gave her a timeless, sophisticated look. Her blonde hair cascaded down her shoulders, keeping the accessories simple to let her beauty shine. As for Brandon, he turned heads in a sharp tuxedo, looking every bit the Hollywood heir.
Pamela Anderson and her son Brandon Thomas Lee at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2025. | Source: Getty Images
As the photos of their glamorous night made the rounds online, fans couldn’t get enough of how much Brandon resembled his father, Tommy Lee. “Looking like his daddy,” one user pointed out, while another exclaimed, “Omg, he looks like his father!”
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A third added, “You can say what you want about Tommy Lee, but his son definitely looks like him… but a more dashing version.” The comparisons kept pouring in, with one Instagram user commenting, “Brandon looks like his dad Tommy! ❤️.”
Pamela Anderson and her son Brandon Thomas Lee at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2025. | Source: Getty Images
But it wasn’t just Tommy who made his mark on Brandon’s looks. Fans were quick to note the blend of both parents’ features. “Brandon sure is a beautiful mix of both his parents! Love it ❤️,” said one admirer.
Pamela Anderson and her son Brandon Thomas Lee at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2025. | Source: Getty Images
Beyond their striking looks, the bond between Pamela and Brandon didn’t go unnoticed. “Like mother like son, both stunning 🤍,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Absolutely beautiful, she is stunning, and look how handsome her son is.” One follower couldn’t resist calling it, the “Best date she could ever have! ❤️.”
Pamela Anderson and her son Brandon Thomas Lee at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2025. | Source: Getty Images
Pamela Anderson, 57, achieved a career milestone at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, earning her first-ever nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in “The Last Showgirl.”
The nomination, after 35 years in the industry, was a significant moment, and Pamela made sure to credit her son, Brandon, for playing a key role in her comeback. In a candid interview with Entertainment Tonight, Pamela opened up about the honor of being nominated and how Brandon, whom she called the “mastermind”, was integral to the project.
The film, which centers on a seasoned showgirl grappling with her future after her 30-year-long show comes to an abrupt end, may not have won the award, but the nomination was still a major achievement for Pamela’s career.
Brandon, listed as a producer on the film, has made notable strides in his own career as well. In 2023, he earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, “Pamela: A Love Story.” The project follows Pamela’s life, including never-before-seen archival footage and personal journals.
Beyond acting and producing, Brandon is also a model based in Los Angeles, continuing to make waves in the entertainment industry. While both Pamela and Brandon are carving out remarkable careers, their journey hasn’t always been without challenges.
In 2018, Brandon and his father, Tommy, made headlines after an alleged physical altercation that left the Mötley Crüe rocker with a bloody lip. Reports revealed that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the incident at Tommy’s Calabasas home. Tommy was reportedly transported to the hospital the same night.
Tommy Lee attends a culinary demonstration during the 2024 BottleRock on May 24, 2024, in Napa, California. | Source: Getty Images
At the time, Brandon Anderson was named a person of interest in the investigation, though he was cooperating with authorities. Following the incident, Brandon shared an Instagram Story.
He expressed his feelings about trust, mentioning that as he got older, he had come to realize there are very few people one can trust describing it as a super depressing thought for the night. Sources also reported that Brandon was defending himself from his allegedly intoxicated father.
However, Tommy’s version of events was different. “My fiancée and I were in bed when my son busted into the room and assaulted me. I asked him to leave the house and he knocked me unconscious. He ran away from the police. THAT’S the truth,” Tommy tweeted.
In the aftermath of the incident, Pamela Anderson kept a distance from the family drama, choosing not to get involved. “I stay out of it,” she said. “The kids are adults, and they make all their own decisions.” Pamela added that she admired their differences in personality, fearlessness, ambition, and clarity, expressing how proud she was of both of them.
On Father’s Day the same year, Tommy shared a candid message on Instagram. He expressed that being a father isn’t easy and criticized the fake portrayals of fatherhood often seen online. He acknowledged his own mistakes but emphasized his desire to instill respect, gratitude, and care for others in his children.
“Sometimes I feel like I failed as a father,” he admitted, citing concerns that his kids didn’t value things or understand the consequences of their actions. Despite this, he still expressed deep love for his children, acknowledging the challenges of raising them with the values he hoped to impart.
Despite the challenges they went through, the two eventually reconciled, with Tommy sharing a photo of him and Brandon hugging in December of that same year.