Monty Don, the celebrated presenter of BBC’s Gardeners' World, has found an unlikely admirer in Hollywood star Pamela Anderson. Known for her iconic role in the 1990s hit series Baywatch, Anderson, 57, has openly expressed her affection for Don and his influence on her love of gardening.
The 69-year-old horticulturalist, renowned not only for his television presence but also for his bestselling gardening books such as Gardening at Longmeadow and Venetian Gardens, has inspired Anderson with his poetic and heartfelt writing on gardens. Pamela shared her admiration candidly, saying, “I love Monty Don, his videos and books. He writes so beautifully and poetically when it comes to gardens.”
Pamela Anderson, who first rose to fame with her 1989 Playboy magazine cover and her starring role in Barb Wire, now calls Vancouver Island home. There, she embraces gardening as a form of personal renewal, often sharing insights and images of her flourishing garden on social media. Reflecting on life and gardening, she posted on Instagram: “I think of life as a garden… You get to replant, start again, and make it yours.”
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Monty Don’s appeal crosses entertainment boundaries. Aside from Anderson, he also has fans in the music world; American rapper LL Cool J once asked for a selfie with him at BBC Breakfast, underscoring Don’s growing recognition in the United States after his American Gardens series aired in 2020.
Back in the UK, Monty recently shared a snapshot of his blooming garden on Instagram, highlighting an exceptional year for his roses. He attributed their vigorous growth to the dry spring conditions, noting, “It has been one of the best years for roses for a very long time. I put it down to the dry spring which meant they grew hard and healthy as the new growth and buds were forming.”
Monty Don continues to inspire gardeners and fans around the world with his passion, expertise, and evocative storytelling about the natural beauty of gardens.