Baywatch Cast: Where Are They -- And What Do They Look Like -- Now?

News By TooFab Staff | 8/24/2015 11:04 AM PT

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More than 35 years after the original series went off the air -- and after Fox announced a reboot with a new cast is coming for the 2026-27 season -- see what the OG stars look like today and what they've been up to since the '90s.

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David Hasselhoff, known for his role as captain Mitch Buchannon,expanded his career into theater, starring in Broadway productions such as Chicago and Jekyll & Hyde. He also became a judge on popular television shows like Dancing With The Stars and America’s Got Talent. In the music industry, he recorded 15 studio albums, including the album Party Your Hasselhoff. He also appeared movies like The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Piranha 3DD, and Guardians of the Galaxy. On a personal note, after divorcing actress Pamela Bach – with whom he has two daughters -- Hasselhoff married Hayley Roberts in 2018.

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Pamela Anderson joined Baywatch in its third season as C.J. Parker, a role that would become iconic and change television history. Following Baywatch, Anderson continued to embrace roles that played to her "blonde bombshell" image in films such as Barb Wire, Naked Souls, and V.I.P., and showcased her comedic talent in movies like Scary Movie 3. She also hit Broadway, playing Roxie Hart in Chicago. Her tumultuous relationship with Tommy Lee was dramatized in the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy, prompting Anderson to take control of her narrative by writing a tell-all book, Love, Pamela, which was accompanied by a Netflix documentary. She shares two adult sons with Lee and has been divorced five times – once from Lee, Kid Rock and Dan Hayhurst and twice from Rick Salomon.

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Appearing on 159 episodes as Hobie, Jeremy is second-longest-serving cast member after David Hasselhoff. The two developed a close friendship, and in 1993, Jackson, who was also a passionate musician, had the opportunity to open for Hasselhoff on his European tour. When the show ended, his life went downhill; he was arrested for possession of crystal meth, served 90 days in jail, and entered rehab numerous times. He had a sex tape and, in 2011, appeared on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. He was removed from Celebrity Big Brother in 2015 and arrested on two separate stabbing incidents, leading to a 270-day jail sentence and five years of probation for one. He’s now sober and works as a personal trainer.

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Following her time on Baywatch, Alexandra Paul continued her acting career with roles such as Terry O’Brien in the final season of Melrose Place. She also made appearances in television shows like She Spies, Mad Men, and TV Therapy, and films including 16-Love and Sharknado: The 4th Awakens. Paul competed in global swimming races and ran the Boston Marathon in 2000 and has dedicated much of her life to animal rights activism – even getting arrested while attempting to save animals from slaughterhouses. Paul has been married to former actor Ian Murray since 2000.

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After leaving the show in 1992, Erika Eleniak transitioned to film, starring in Under Siege, Tales from the Crypt Presents Bordello of Blood and The Beverly Hillbillies. She also made television appearances in shows such as CSI: Miami and Desperate Housewives. Eleniak hosted the podcast Spiritual Alchemy with Erika for two years until 2020 and appeared on reality TV shows like The Real Gilligan’s Island and Celebrity Fit Club. She was engaged to costar Billy Warlock, was married to Philip Goglia for six months and later married Roch Daigle. The couple share a daughter, Indyanna, in 2006, but divorced in 2007.

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After leaving Baywatch, Nicole Eggert made appearances on shows like Married... with Children, Boy Meets World, and Gilmore Girls. Eggert also made cameo appearances on reality television programs, including Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Botched. She hosts the podcast Perfectly Twisted, where she discusses her transition from Hollywood to suburban life. In 2018, Eggert accused Happy Days star Scott Baio of sexual abuse during their time on Charles in Charge; Baio has denied the allegations. She has two daughters and, in 2024, revealed her stage 2 cribriform carcinoma diagnosis.

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David Chokachi replaced David Charvet on Baywatch in 1995, appearing in 89 episodes before departing in 1999. Known for his playful pranks on set, Chokachi continued his career with notable roles in TNT’s Witchblade and Beyond the Break, as well as made-for-TV movies such as Murder.com, where he worked with former Baywatch star Alexandra Paul. He also appeared in major films like Soul Surfer and indie productions like As Long As I’m Famous. Chokachi married Susan Brubaker in 2004, and the couple has a daughter named Brit.

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Jaason Simmons landed his breakout role in 1994 with his role as Logan Fowler on Baywatch. After leaving the show in 1997, Simmons moved to London to perform in various theater productions before returning to television. He later appeared in the cult film Sharknado (2013) and the direct-to-video film 3-Headed Shark Attack (2015), featuring Danny Trejo. Simmons, who is an advocate for animal rights and publicly came out as gay in 2008, remains close with his Baywatch colleagues

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French-born David Charvet gained fame for his role as Matt Brody on Baywatch before transitioning to another popular '90s series, Melrose Place, where he portrayed Craig. After his character was written off the soap in 1998, Charvet signed a record deal with Universal Music Group France. His debut single, "Should I Leave," quickly climbed to No. 3 on the charts, paving the way for a string of successful bilingual hits. By 2004, he had released three pop-rock albums, selling over 2.5 million copies worldwide. He later co-founded Jones Builders Group, a company specializing in the development of high-end residences in Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Venice, and Santa Monica. Charvet dated Pamela Anderson from 1992 to 1994. He later married Brooke Burke, with whom he shares two children; the couple divorced in 2018.

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Gregory Alan Williams starred as LAPD Officer Garner Ellerbee on Baywatch, before going on to star on Baywatch Nights, Remember the Titans, Ssecrets and Lies, Containment, Greenleaf and, most recently, The Righteous Gemstones. He's also released four books.

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Jason Momoa got his start on Baywatch, before he appeared on North Shore and then gained more recognition as Ronan Dex in Stargate: Atlantis and Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones. He later joined the DC universe as Aquaman in one of the franchise’s biggest solo films, as well as its sequel and Justice League. He began dating Lisa Bonet in 2005, welcoming two children together. They announced their separation in January 2023; as of 2024, Momoa is in a relationship with Adria Arjona.

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After Baywatch, Carmen Electra authored the book How to Be Sexy in 2007. She also showcased her comedic talent in films like Scary Movie, Date Movie, Epic Movie, Meet the Spartans, and Disaster Movie. Electra starred in an MTV docuseries about her marriage to Dave Navarro and appeared in a variety of reality shows including Dance Moms, Hollywood Medium, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Celebrity Dating Game. In 1998, she married NBA star Dennis Rodman, though they divorced the following year. In 2022, Electra launched an OnlyFans account, which proved to be highly successful. In 2024, she legally changed her name to Carmen Electra.

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After playing Caroline Holden, Yasmine Bleeth appeared in BASEketball (1998) and played an investigator on the CBS series Nash Bridges opposite Don Johnson. In 2000, had a starring a role in Aaron Spelling’s Titans, but the show was canceled after just 14 episodes. After a two-decade hiatus, Bleeth returned to acting in the 2021 mobster comedy Whack the Don. The 2000s were marred by issues with, with a habit so bad told Glamour she "essentially .. had gangrene in my nose." She was arrested, went to rehab, where she met husband Paul, and has kept a low profile since – turning down interviews and public appearances. Her last social media sighting -- below -- was in 2014.

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Kelly Packard was a regular on Baywatch for four seasons and also starred in the teen sitcom California Dreams. Packard made guest appearances on Step by Step, Boy Meets World, and USA High. After departing Baywatch in 1999, she transitioned to a career as a TV host, appearing on shows such as Ripley's Believe It or Not! and GSN Live. Packard, a member of the LDS Church, and her husband Darrinn Privett have four children. On April 29, 2014, she and her family appeared on an episode of Celebrity Wife Swap, where she swapped lives with actress Tichina Arnold.

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Calvin Klein model Michael Bergin joined the show in 1997. After that he was in Passions from 2002-2004, while also acting in some films like Family Plan, Fatal Reunion, and TV movies The Scream Team (2002) and The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story (2004). In 2006, he appeared on VH1's sci-fi celeb reality show Celebrity Paranormal Project. In 2004, Bergin published a book titled The Other Man, alleging that he and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy continued their affair during her relationship with JFK Jr. and after their marriage. On September 24, 2004, Bergin married makeup artist Joy Tilk, with whom he has two children. He has been active as a national spokesperson for the anti-drug program D.A.R.E. and supported various AIDS charities. Currently, Bergin works as a real estate agent in Beverly Hills.

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Real life lifeguard Michael Newman played 'Newmie' for 150 episodes in Baywatch. After the show, he retired and eventually settled in Oahu, close to where they filmed Baywatch Hawaii. In 2006, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after noticing unusual physical symptoms. Despite the challenges of the disease, Newman remained active, focusing on swimming to manage his condition for years and appeared in the 2024 docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun. He died at 68 "from heart complications" just two months after making a rare red carpet appearance at the doc's premiere.

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Before becoming the first Black female main cast member on Baywatch, Traci Bingham made appearances on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Married… with Children. After leaving Baywatch in 1998, she went on to appear in The Jamie Foxx Show and Reno 911!. Bingham has also participated in reality competitions such as Celebrity Big Brother and The Surreal Life: Fame Game, which she won in 2007, earning $100,000. Her most recent credited role is in East of Hollywood (2015), which received the Best Comedy Short award at the Manhattan Film Festival. Bingham has been married twice: first to Finnian Lozada and later to musician Robb Vallier.

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Donna D’Ericco, a former Playboy model, secured the role of Donna Marco on Baywatch in 1995 and left the show in 1998. Her acting career includes both independent films, such as Frank and Penelope, and action thrillers like Survive the Game. She married Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx in 1996, before she filed for divoce in 2006. In 2012, D’Ericco attempted to climb Mount Ararat in Turkey in search of the frozen remains of Noah’s Ark. A decade later, she joined OnlyFans, following in the footsteps of her former co-star Carmen Electra, to share personal content.

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Jose Solano was the first Hispanic regular cast member on the show. He gained further recognition as one of YM magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" following his win in their "Man of the Year" contest. After departing from the show, Solano appeared in several television programs and films, including Resurrection Blvd. Most notably, he transitioned to producing telenovelas from 2003 to 2006, with acclaimed productions such as Amor en Custodia and Mirada de Mujer: El Regreso.

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Gena Lee Nolin left Baywatch in 1998 to star in the action-adventure series Sheena. She also appeared in The Underground Comedy Movie in 1999. In 2001, after initially declining several offers, Nolin posed nude for the Christmas edition of Playboy. Nolin stepped away from the entertainment industry after her appearance in Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding. In her 2013 book, she revealed that she suffered from undiagnosed Hashimoto’s thyroiditis for 20 years. She returned to acting alongside her former Baywatch colleague Alexandra Paul in Sharknado: The 4th Awakens. Nolin also starred in the comedy spoof Killing Hasselhoff. She shares a son with ex Greg Fahlman and, in 2004, married NHL hockey star Cale Hulse – with whom she has two more kids

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Brooke Burns appeared on Baywatch and its spinoff, Baywatch: Hawaii, before taking maternity leave in 2000. She later transitioned to television as a game show host, with roles on Dog Eat Dog, Hole in the Wall, and The Chase, the latter earning her an Emmy Award nomination in 2016. Burns is currently the host of the trivia game show Master Mind. Her acting credits include roles in Pepper Dennis and the Melrose Place reboot, as well as appearances in Shallow Hal (2001), The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008), and Titanic II (2010). She also featured in Nickelback’s 2012 music video for “Trying Not to Love You,” playing a woman who falls for her barista, portrayed by Jason Alexander. After her divorce from actor Julian McMahon in 2001, with whom she shares a daughter named Madison, Burns married film director Gavin O'Connor in 2013. The couple welcomed a daughter together.

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Krista Allen later appeared in various films and TV shows, including The Final Destination, Shut Up and Kiss Me, Tony n' Tina's Wedding, and What About Brian, with guest spots on Monk and Jake in Progress and recurring parts on Dirty Sexy Money and The Starter Wife. She returned to The Bold and the Beautiful and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for her work as Taylor Hayes in 2023. She also continued doing stand-up comedy. In her personal life, Allen married production manager Justin Moritt in 1996, with whom she had a son, Jacob, before their divorce in 1999. She dated George Clooney from 2002 to 2004. Allen's marriage to rapper Mams Taylor in 2010 ended in divorce in 2012. She was also reported to have dated actor Nathan Fillion in 2015, but their relationship reportedly ended within a year.

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Former Miss Missouri Teen, Bridges began her role as Taylor Walsh in 1997. She portrayed Red Sonja in the syndicated TV series Conan the Barbarian and has held recurring roles on Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Mortal Kombat: Conquest. Her guest appearances include NYPD Blue, That '70s Show, Veronica Mars, and Kitchen Confidential. Bridges also appeared in a 2016 episode of Million Dollar Matchmaker and has hosted various TV series, including Spice on VH1 UK, Big PlayStation Saturday on TBS, and segments for the Travel Channel. She was the lead singer of the pop group Strawberry Blonde and headlined the Luxor show Fantasy in Las Vegas. In her personal life, Bridges was married to former NHL player Sheldon Souray from 2002 to 2007 and they have two daughters, Valentina and Scarlett.

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Baywatch Cast: Where Are They -- And What Do They Look Like -- Now?

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