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Things We Saw Today: Sebastian Stan and Lily James Are Unrecognizable as Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson

The duo are starring in Hulu's limited series Pam and Tommy.

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Few couples in the 90s were bigger than Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. The tumultuous couple was a frequent fixture in the tabloids, and are often credited as the creators of the celebrity sex tape. Their volatile relationship was quickly beset by addiction and jealousy, with Lee serving six months in jail for spousal abuse. As prestige television continues to excavate 90s pop culture, it was only a matter of time before Pamela and Tommy’s marriage earned its own limited series.

Enter Hulu’s Pam and Tommy, a comedic series that tells the true story behind the release of that infamous sex tape, aka the first ever viral video in history. Directed by Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya), the series stars Sebastian Stan (the Winter Soldier himself) as Tommy Lee and Lily James (Cinderella, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) as Pamela Anderson. The first images from the series have been released, shocking fans everywhere with the complete transformation of Stan and James into Lee and Anderson:

The hair and make-up are absolutely transformative, especially for Lily James, who is unrecognizable. The series also stars Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Taylor Schilling, Andrew Dice Clay, Pepi Sonuga, Spencer Granese, and Mozhan Marnò. Rogen will play Rand Gauthier, the man who stole and sold the sex tape.

There’s no release date yet for the series yet, but we’ll keep you posted.

(via Variety, image: Erica Parisse/Craig Gillespie/Hulu)

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Chelsea was born and raised in New Orleans, which explains her affinity for cheesy grits and Britney Spears. An pop culture journalist since 2012, her work has appeared on Autostraddle, AfterEllen, and more. Her beats include queer popular culture, film, television, republican clownery, and the unwavering belief that 'The Long Kiss Goodnight' is the greatest movie ever made. She currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, with her husband, 2 sons, and one poorly behaved rescue dog. She is a former roller derby girl and a black belt in Judo, so she is not to be trifled with. She loves the word “Jewess” and wishes more people used it to describe her.
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