Brooks Nader & Livvy Dunne
Tension Over Who’s the Next Pam Anderson
Published
May 20, 2026
8:30 AM PDT
The women of the new “Baywatch” reboot may be bringing the heat on camera … but behind the scenes, there’s competition brewing over who’s becoming the franchise’s next breakout bombshell.
A source on set tells TMZ … there’s some “tension” over who’s filling the Pamela Anderson lane in the modern version of the iconic series … and the contenders are Brooks Nader and Livvy Dunne.
Brooks certainly has the edge when it comes to screen time … because she appears in virtually every episode … while Livvy is only featured in three episodes — less than half the season.
That said … Livvy’s massive social media following still gives her major star power offscreen … something that hasn’t gone unnoticed during filming.
We’re told the rivalry talk became a recurring topic behind the scenes … with both women openly discussing the “next Pam Anderson” comparison at different points during production.
As one source put it … “There’s been some tension between the two” … with Brooks especially laser-focused on making the reboot her show.
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And based on a recent red carpet appearance for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, Brooks seemed especially aware of how the cameras were capturing Livvy — even telling photographers to get her good side while the two posed together.
In other words … the slow-motion running scenes may not be the only thing competitive on set.
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