At its peak, Baywatch was the most-watched TV show in the world, attracting an astonishing 1.1 billion viewers across the globe.
The lifeguard drama originally aired for 11 seasons from 1989 to 1999 and was later revamped as Baywatch: Hawaii, which ran from 1999 to 2001. The franchise also inspired the spin-off Baywatch Nights, several made-for-TV movies, and a 2017 big-screen reboot starring Hollywood heavyweights Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.
The show made many of its cast members, including David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson, household names. But where are the stars of Baywatch today, and who’s the richest in 2025? Read on to find out.
All dollar amounts in US dollars
Australian actor Jaason Simmons (pictured with his Baywatch co-star Pamela Anderson) rose to fame playing lifeguard Logan Fowler.
Before his breakout role on Baywatch, Simmons’ only acting credit was an episode of the teen drama series Paradise Beach.
Simmons starred in three seasons of Baywatch between 1994 and 1996, appearing in 48 episodes. He also acted in the direct-to-video film Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise (1995).
Since leaving Baywatch, Simmons' notable screen credits include the wacky horror comedies Sharknado (2013) and 3-Headed Shark Attack (2015).
Outside of acting, Simmons is an animal activist and a dedicated vegan.
His net worth is unknown, though he continues to act today, most recently appearing in the sci-fi miniseries 3010 (2024).
Jeremy Jackson (pictured with his co-stars Pamela Anderson and David Charvet) joined Baywatch in season two. He replaced Brandon Call in the role of Hobie Buchannon, the surfer son of David Hasselhoff’s character Mitch.
Jackson was just 10 years old when he landed his breakout role, defeating 1,000 other actors for the part, including Leonardo DiCaprio. He'd previously acted in the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara.
He remained on Baywatch until its ninth season, appearing in 159 episodes, second only to David Hasselhoff. He also starred in the direct-to-TV movies Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay (1998) and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003).
Jackson’s promising career was derailed in 1999 when he was arrested for drug possession. Aged just 19, he served 90 days in jail and entered rehab for the fifth time.
In 2011, he appeared on the reality series Dr Drew’s Celebrity Rehab in a bid to get sober. However, four years later, he was removed from Celebrity Big Brother for inappropriate behaviour toward a female co-star and later served 270 days in jail following two separate stabbing incidents.
It appears Jackson has since turned his life around. According to his social media, he now works as a recovery and life coach. His estimated net worth is $300,000 (£222k).
Nicole Eggert played teenage lifeguard Summer Quinn during seasons three and four of Baywatch, from 1992 to 1994. She also reprised her role in Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003).
A former child star, Eggert made her acting debut in the made-for-TV movie When Hell Was in Session (1979). Other early credits include popular TV shows like Fantasy Island and T.J. Hooker.
Eggert once revealed that most Baywatch cast members earned just $77,000 (£57k) per season – a modest sum considering the show attracted 1.1 billion viewers at its peak.
Eggert has worked steadily in the years since leaving Baywatch. Her most notable credits include appearances in popular TV shows such as Married with Children and Gilmore Girls during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Most recently, she voiced a character in a 2019 episode of the comedy series Robot Chicken. However, Eggert has since put acting on the back burner to focus on her lifestyle podcast Perfectly Twisted, which she's hosted since 2023.
Eggert, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, has an estimated net worth of $500,000 (£370k).
Donna D'Errico played Donna Marco, a glamour model turned lifeguard. She starred in seasons seven and eight of Baywatch, from 1996 to 1998.
In addition to the main series, D'Errico appeared in the spin-off show Baywatch Nights and the TV movie Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay (1998).
Baywatch marked a big break for D'Errico. Before, she'd modelled for Playboy and scored minor guest roles on sitcoms such as Unhappily Ever After and Married… with Children.
After leaving Baywatch, D'Errico continued to model and act.
Her standout credits include the comedy flick Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) and guest roles in popular TV shows such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Roadies.
Beyond her screen work, D'Errico's also made headlines for her high-profile marriage to Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx, which lasted from 1996 to 2007. Her estimated net worth is $750,000 (£554k).
Erika Eleniak rose to fame playing rookie lifeguard Shauni McClain during the first three seasons of Baywatch.
A former child star, Eleniak made her feature film debut in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Her other early credits include the horror film The Blob (1988) and guest appearances on TV shows such as Full House and Charles in Charge.
In 1989, she posed for Playboy, a move that helped her land her breakout role on Baywatch.
While Baywatch remains her most iconic role, Eleniak has worked steadily over the years. She's appeared in small-screen favourites such as CSI: Miami and Desperate Housewives.
Between 2020 and 2022, she hosted the podcast Spiritual Alchemy with Erika. And most recently, she narrated the crime podcast series The Murder Years (2024).
Her estimated net worth is a cool $1 million (£740k).
Traci Bingham played lifeguard Jordan Tate, making history as Baywatch's first Black female cast member. She starred in seasons seven and eight of the show, from 1996 to 1998.
Before the role of Jordan Tate firmly put her on the map, Bingham had landed minor roles on popular TV shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Married… with Children.
Additionally, she worked as a model and appeared in several music videos, including Good Vibrations by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.
Bingham continued to land minor acting roles after Baywatch, with TV shows such as Strip Mall and Reno 911! among her credits.
However, she is best known for her reality TV career, appearing on shows like Celebrity Big Brother in 2006 and The Surreal Life: Fame Games in 2007, where she won the $100,000 (£74k) grand prize.
Other reality TV credits include Hell’s Kitchen and Battle of the Network Reality Stars. Her estimated net worth is $1 million (£740k).
Yasmine Bleeth played lifeguard Caroline Holden on Baywatch throughout seasons four to eight, from 1993 to 1997. She also starred in the TV movies Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise (1995) and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003).
A former child star, Bleeth appeared in a Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo commercial at just 10 months old.
She had plenty of acting experience prior to Baywatch, having made her film debut in Hey Babe! (1983) and starring in the ABC soap opera Ryan’s Hope from 1985 to 1989.
After Baywatch, Bleeth landed roles in films such as BASEketball (1998) and the TV drama series Titans (2000).
Unfortunately, she struggled with drug addiction, which led to several arrests and health issues. She is pictured here in 2002 at a court appearance after being arrested for cocaine possession and impaired driving.
While she went to rehab and has since gotten clean, her career never fully recovered. Her estimated net worth is $2 million (£1.5m), mostly derived from her early acting roles.
Gena Lee Nolin shot to fame as blonde bombshell lifeguard Neely Capshaw on Baywatch.
She appeared in seasons five through eight of the show and also starred in the TV movies Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay (1998) and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003).
Before Baywatch, Nolin worked as a model, most notably appearing on the game show The Price Is Right. She'd also posed for magazines such as Maxim, Playboy, and FHM.
After Baywatch, Nolin took a hiatus from Hollywood to focus on motherhood. She married NHL star Cale Hulse in 2004, and the couple have two children. Nolin also has a son from a previous marriage.
In 2013, she published the book Beautiful Inside and Out: Conquering Thyroid Disease with a Healthy, Happy, "Thyroid Sexy" Life, chronicling her battle with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Nolin briefly returned to acting, starring in the wacky comedy films Sharknado: The 4th Awakens (2016) and Killing Hasselhoff (2017). Her estimated net worth is $2 million (£1.5m).
David Chokachi played Olympic swimmer-turned-lifeguard Cody Madison on Baywatch throughout seasons six to nine, from 1995 to 1999.
Chokachi was hired to replace David Charvet as a main cast member, with the role marking his screen debut.
He also appeared in the TV movie Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay (1998).
Chokachi has remained in demand since exiting Baywatch.
His notable credits include the TV shows Witchblade and She Spies. This year alone he's starred in the war film Black Panthers of WWII and the action flick President Down.
What’s more, according to IMDb, he has eight upcoming projects in the pipeline. His estimated net worth is $2 million (£1.5m).
Alexandra Paul joined Baywatch in season three as Lieutenant Stephanie Holden. She starred in the show between 1992 and 1997, appearing in 92 episodes.
She also appeared in the TV movies Baywatch: Forbidden Paradise (1995) and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003).
Paul was already an established actress before joining the series, having made her debut in the TV movie Paper Dolls (1982). Her other early credits include the horror film Christine (1983) and the comedy Dragnet (1987), which starred Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks.
Paul's remained booked and busy since her Baywatch days.
She’s appeared in many popular TV shows over the years, including Melrose Place and Mad Men, while her film credits include the TV movies A Christmas Love Story (2012) and Sharknado: The 4th Awakens (2016).
A dedicated animal rights activist, she also hosts the podcast Switch4Good, which was named Best Vegan Podcast of 2024. Her estimated net worth is a neat $2 million (£1.5m).
Kelly Packard played wholesome lifeguard April Giminski on Baywatch from 1997 to 1999, appearing in 50 episodes. She also starred in the TV movie Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay (1998).
A former child star, Packard made her acting debut at age 14 on the TV series Living Dolls in 1989.
Her other early credits include roles in beloved sitcoms such as The Wonder Years, Boy Meets World, and California Dreams.
After Baywatch, Kelly Packard landed minor roles in various film and TV projects, including the comedy movie Get Your Stuff (2000). However, she has largely retired from show business, with her last credited role in the thriller The Family Vanished (2018).
Along with their four children, she and her husband physician Darrin Privett moved away from Hollywood to lead a Mormon lifestyle. In 2014, the family appeared on the reality show Celebrity Wife Swap.
As for her estimated net worth, it stands at $3 million (£2.2m).
Brooke Burns played the bubbly lifeguard Jessie Owens, joining Baywatch in its ninth season in 1998. She continued the role in the revamped series Baywatch: Hawaii, appearing from 1999 to 2001.
Although Burns was just 19 when she joined Baywatch, she was already an established actress, having made her debut in the 1990s sitcom Out of the Blue.
She'd also modelled and appeared in popular TV shows such as Conan and Ally McBeal.
Burns has found plenty of acting work since her Baywatch days, appearing in everything from the Jack Black comedy Shallow Hal (2001) to Titanic II (2010).
She’s also an acclaimed TV host, having hosted game shows such as Dog Eat Dog, Hole in the Wall, and The Chase. Her work on The Chase earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host in 2016.
Currently, she hosts the game show Tic Tac Dough. Her estimated net worth is $5 million (£3.7m).
Carmen Electra joined Baywatch in season eight as lifeguard Lani McKenzie. Although she only appeared for one season between 1997 and 1998, she reprised her role in the TV movies Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay (1998) and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003).
Before becoming an actress, Electra was discovered by music icon Prince, who signed her to his record label. Under his mentorship, she released a self-titled debut album in 1993.
However, she soon pivoted to modelling, most notably posing for Playboy, which helped her land her breakout role on Baywatch.
Now a pop culture icon, Electra has enjoyed a thriving entertainment career over the years. Notable credits include the Scary Movie horror-comedy franchise in the early 2000s, as well as comedy flicks like Epic Movie (2007) and Disaster Movie (2008).
She's also appeared in popular TV shows such as 90210, Jane the Virgin, and, most recently, an episode of That '90s Show.
Electra's estimated $8 million (£5.9m) net worth is further boosted by ongoing modelling work and numerous reality TV appearances.
Parker Stevenson played lifeguard Craig Pomeroy in the first season of Baywatch. He later reprised the role in seasons eight and nine and also directed several episodes of the show.
Stevenson was already a veteran actor prior to Baywatch, having made his screen debut in the film A Separate Peace (1972).
His other early credits include classic TV shows such as Gunsmoke, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and The Love Boat.
Stevenson has worked steadily over the years, with TV movies like Terror Peak (2003) and The Perfect Daughter (2016) among his credits.
Notably, he held a recurring role in the Netflix thriller series Greenhouse Academy from 2017 to 2020.
Most recently, he reunited with former Baywatch co-star David Chokachi in the film Last Call in the Dog House (2021). His estimated net worth is $10 million (£7.4m).
David Hasselhoff starred as buff lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch, appearing in every season and the spin-off Baywatch Nights. As the show's leading man, he also appeared in the TV movies Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise (1995), Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay (1998), and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003).
Hasselhoff made his film debut in Revenge of the Cheerleaders (1974) and then held a recurring role on the soap opera The Young and the Restless from 1975 to 1982.
He shot to fame as crime-fighting hero Michael Knight in the beloved 1980s TV series Knight Rider.
Post-Baywatch, Hasselhoff has enjoyed a wildly successful entertainment career. His impressive filmography spans everything from the family-friendly SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) to the Marvel blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). He even appeared in the Baywatch reboot movie in 2017.
Other money-spinning ventures include serving as a judge on reality shows like America’s Got Talent between 2006 and 2009 and Britain’s Got Talent in 2011.
Still booked and busy today, Hasselhoff currently has three upcoming projects in the pipeline, according to IMDb. His estimated net worth today is $10 million (£7.4m).
Pamela Anderson rose to fame playing the lovable lifeguard C.J. Parker on Baywatch. She joined the show in season three in 1992 and remained for five seasons.
She also appeared in the TV movies Baywatch: Forbidden Paradise (1995) and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003).
Anderson made her acting debut on the TV show Charles in Charge in 1990, though she was best known for her work as a Playboy model prior to her breakout Baywatch role.
Today, Pamela Anderson continues to earn millions through modelling and acting. Her filmography includes comedy classics such as Borat (2006) and Superhero Movie (2008).
In 2024, Anderson showcased her versatility with an acclaimed leading performance in Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl, earning a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Globe Awards.
Most recently, she appeared in The Naked Gun (2025), starring alongside Liam Neeson in a reboot of the beloved franchise. Her estimated net worth stands at $20 million (£14.8m).
French actor David Charvet played lifeguard Matt Brody throughout the first three seasons of Baywatch.
He also appeared in the TV movie Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise (1995), but ultimately quit the show to pursue other acting projects.
Baywatch marked Charvet's acting debut.
After quitting Baywatch, Charvet went on to star in the popular TV series Melrose Place between 1996 and 1998.
In 1999, he put his acting career on hold to pursue music. Returning to France, he signed a record deal with Universal Music Group France and released three albums between 1997 and 2004.
Today, Charvet is largely retired from showbiz. His last credited acting role was in the film Prisoners of the Sun (2013). He can certainly afford an early retirement – his estimated net worth is a plump $30 million (£22.2m).
Kelly Slater played surf-loving heartthrob Jimmy Slade in Baywatch. A recurring character, he appeared in 27 episodes between 1992 and 1996.
An 11-time world champion surfer, Slater was a perfect fit for Baywatch, bringing real-life credibility to the show.
The role helped establish Slater as a force in the entertainment industry beyond the world of surfing.
Slater is the richest Baywatch cast member, with an estimated net worth of $40 million (£29.6m). Often referred to as the "Michael Jordan of surfing", Slater has earned most of his money through his epic sporting career.
He's also maintained a steady presence in the entertainment industry, having appeared in numerous surf documentaries and even voiced himself in the animated movie Surf’s Up (2007).
Most recently, he appeared in the comedy film The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe (2024).
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