Pamela Anderson admits she stepped away from Hollywood to ditch 'cartoon character' Playboy image:

Pamela Anderson described her Playboy image as a 'cartoon character.' The 57-year-old model - who recently shared the heartwarming story behind her forthcoming cookbook - opened up about stepping back from Hollywood and away from her sex symbol status to Better Homes and Gardens magazine on Wednesday. She has adopted more of a makeup free lifestyle in recent years, admitting that shifting to her natural look was a conscious decision.