Pamela Anderson is set to inherit $10 million (£7.4 million) from her former husband, Jon Peters, despite their marriage lasting just 12 days, a remarkable gesture from the Hollywood producer, who insists he has 'always' loved the actress and quietly included her in his will.
The revelation has stunned fans not only because of the eye-watering sum involved, but because Anderson reportedly has no idea she has been named as a beneficiary. Peters says his decision has nothing to do with how long they were together, but everything to do with the bond they have shared for decades.
The pair briefly reunited in 2020 after first meeting in the late 1980s, announcing they had married before separating less than two weeks later. Although their romance ended almost as quickly as it began, Peters now says his affection for the Baywatch star has never faded.
Jon Peters Explains Why Pamela Anderson Is in His Will
Peters, 80, is one of Hollywood's best-known producers, having worked on films including Batman, Flashdance, and the 2018 remake of A Star Is Born. Over a career spanning decades, he has built a sizeable fortune, making his latest revelation all the more remarkable.
Peters declared: 'I will always love Pamela, always.'
He then revealed that Anderson has been left a sizeable inheritance.
'In fact, I'm leaving her $10 million in my will. And she doesn't even know that. Nobody knows that.'
He added: 'I'm just saying it for the first time with you. I probably shouldn't.'
Peters insisted the inheritance was not dependent on Anderson's financial circumstances.
'It's for her, whether she needs it or not.'
His comments suggest the decision is rooted in enduring affection rather than any legal obligation arising from their brief marriage.
Peters has previously recalled first meeting Anderson at the Playboy Mansion when she was in her early twenties. Although they went on to pursue separate lives and relationships, they remained connected over the years before rekindling their romance in early 2020.
Their surprise marriage quickly became one of Hollywood's most talked-about celebrity relationships, but the fairytale proved short-lived.
A 12-Day Marriage That Still Captures Attention
Less than two weeks after announcing they had tied the knot, Anderson and Peters confirmed they had decided to separate and reassess their relationship.
At the time, Anderson said: 'We would be very grateful for your support as we take some time apart to re-evaluate what we want from life and from one another.'
Reports later revealed the couple had never filed an official marriage licence, meaning the union was not legally recognised despite publicly referring to themselves as husband and wife.
That detail makes Peters' latest revelation even more extraordinary. Despite the relationship ending almost as quickly as it began, he has chosen to leave Anderson millions in his estate.
Anderson has not publicly responded to Peters' comments, and there is no indication she knew she had been included in his will before his interview.
Since their split, the actress has enjoyed a remarkable career resurgence. Her acclaimed performance in The Last Showgirl earned widespread praise, while her decision to embrace a make-up-free public image has been celebrated by fans and fashion critics alike.
Peters, meanwhile, appears unwavering in his feelings towards his former partner.
His admission that Anderson stands to inherit $10 million despite a marriage lasting just 12 days has reignited fascination with one of Hollywood's most unconventional romances.
Whether Anderson ultimately accepts the inheritance may not be known for years. However, Peters has made it clear that his decision has already been made.
'I will always love Pamela', he said, a declaration that could one day leave the actress with a multimillion-dollar legacy from one of the shortest celebrity marriages in recent memory.
