June 25th 2024.
Julian Assange and Pamela Anderson have been close friends for over a decade. Many have been curious about the story behind their unique friendship. In 2010, Julian, a native of Australia, faced criticism for releasing classified documents from US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning. This was considered one of the largest security breaches in the US. As a result, he was charged with conspiracy and after a long legal battle, he was held in Belmarsh prison in London for more than five years.
However, on Tuesday, Julian was finally released from prison as part of a plea deal with the US government. He pleaded guilty to a single criminal charge and is now free to return to his home country of Australia after spending several years in prison. Throughout his legal troubles, Julian has had one steadfast supporter by his side - actress and model Pamela Anderson.
But how did this unlikely friendship begin? After an arrest warrant was issued in 2012, Julian sought refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy until his arrest in 2019. According to Pamela's memoir, Love, Pamela, they were first introduced through fashion designer Vivienne Westwood in 2014. Pamela was interested in Julian's perspective on global issues and would often bring him vegan meals during her visits to the embassy. Despite their attempts to keep their friendship low-key, the media eventually caught on and Pamela shared content from her visits on her Foundation website.
Pamela has also used her social media platforms to advocate for Julian and his case. In a candid interview with People in 2017, she spoke about their close bond. "We talk about the world. He's a very good teacher. Julian is one of my favorite people. He is a refugee. He might be the most famous refugee of our time - famous for being persecuted," she explained. "He's a good person who cares about the world. He is kind, empathetic, funny, sensitive, and surprisingly resourceful. He's a good man." However, this interview sparked rumors of a romance between the two, which Pamela quickly shut down.
In her memoir, Pamela did admit to a wild night with Julian after sharing a bottle of mescal. "We'd both fallen asleep following a slightly frisky, fun, alcohol-induced night together," she shared. "My car was still waiting outside, and I'm sure that sent some tongues wagging. We joked about getting married on the front steps of the embassy - maybe then they wouldn't arrest him?" However, Julian has since married his partner Stella Morris.
So, what exactly has Pamela done to help Julian? She has been a vocal advocate for his case for years and has increased her activism since his arrest in 2019. She expressed her shock and support for Julian on social media and even visited him regularly in prison. In her memoir, Pamela shared that she met with Julian's mother and offered financial assistance so that two MPs could visit him in prison. She also attempted to write to the Australian Prime Minister at the time, Scott Morrison, for help against the smear campaigns. Unfortunately, his response was insensitive, which only fueled Pamela's determination to fight for Julian's freedom.
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