Nicole Eggert admits ‘Baywatch’ isn’t as glamorous as she thought

Nicole Eggert Surprising reveals about her time on the TV series “Baywatch”

For more than a decade, fans have Around the world, watch the performance of a team of lifeguards wearing red swimsuits, running slowly. Along California’s sun-soaked beaches Although the weather appears balmy on “Baywatch,” Eggert, 52, told Fox News Digital that in reality, She and her co-stars often had to endure extremely cold temperatures during filming.

“The cold days you have, the bad days always outweigh the good days,” she said with a laugh when asked what she remembers most about her time on “Baywatch.”

“Baywatch” star Nicole Eggert shares memories of enduring freezing temperatures while filming the hit show. (Getty)

Eggert continued: “It’s like being on the beach is the most amazing job in the world. But it’s a cold day. When it’s really cold, when it’s rainy, and you’re in the ocean, you go, ‘What did I sign up for?’

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“You know, fighting hypothermia. Like just trying to find dry towels everywhere,” she added. “That was a really difficult time.”

The actress is currently battling cancer. Played the role of lifeguard Summer Quinn in Baywatch for two seasons from 1992 to 1994. The beach drama series, which ran from 1989 to 2001, had an ensemble cast that included David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Michael Ni. Woman, Alexandra Paul, Jeremy Jackson, Gregory Alan Williams, David Chokachi, Parker Stevenson, Gina Lee Nolan, Billy Warlock, Erika Eleniak, David Charvet and Yasmine Blithe among others.

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“Baywatch” was filmed primarily at Will Rogers State Beach in Santa Monica. Although some scenes were filmed in Long Beach and Malibu, in season 10 the show was renamed “Baywatch: Hawaii”, with filming moving to different islands from 1999 to 2001.

Eggert stars opposite Pamela. Anderson in “Baywatch” (International Pictures/Getty Images)

“Baywatch” debuted in 1989, but the show was canceled by NBC after one season due to low ratings and high production costs. However, “Baywatch” found new life through syndication and became a ratings juggernaut. and it is a cultural phenomenon.

during the most popular period The series is the most-watched show in the world, with 1.1 billion viewers per week, according to Forbes.

The success of “Baywatch” spawned the spin-off series “Baywatch Nights” as well as three direct-to-video films, including “Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise”, “Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay” and “Baywatch: Hawaiian wedding”

In 2017, “Baywatch” was adapted into a film of the same name. Starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Zac Efron and Alexandra Daddario, with Hasselhoff and Anderson returning. Take on the same role The film was a box office hit, with worldwide ticket sales of $177.9 million.

Eggert said the actor was “Fighting hypothermia” on set (Getty Images)

Last March, Fox Entertainment And “Baywatch’s” production company Fremantle has announced a TV reboot of the show, with Lara Olsen serving as writer and showrunner.

While speaking to the Los Angeles Daily News, Eggert, a former child actor with recurring roles, in the police drama “TJ Hooker” and the sitcom “Who’s the Boss” and starred in the sitcom “Charles in Charge” explains why she has Decided to leave Baywatch after the fourth season.

“I needed to grow up and try to take care of myself,” she said. “At that time, for my own happiness. I just need to take a break.”

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During an interview with Fox News Digital, Eggert shared her thoughts on how celebrity life in the ’90s differs from today’s celebrity culture.

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“I think the term ‘celebrity’ is used very loosely. More now,” she said. “It covers a lot more than that, I should say.”

“And famous people have jokes. Because now the 90s are coming back again,” Eggert continued. “It was really fun. Because people are excited to think about actors and actresses from the ’90s and the people they watched.”

“Right now is a fun time because the 90s are cool again. So it was good for me,” she added with a laugh.

The actress recently produced the documentary “Baywatch: Moment in the Sun.” (International Pictures/Getty Images)

Eggert recently produced the Hulu docuseries Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, which delves into how the drama became a worldwide sensation. And the actors had to face both ups and downs after suddenly According to Hulu, the documentary features never-before-seen home videos and interviews with more than 35 actors and creators.

While producing “Baywatch: Moment in the Sun,” Eggert was facing a major health crisis after being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in December 2023.

In an interview with People magazine in August Eggert said working on the series and raising her 12-year-old daughter Keegan inspired her to fight cancer.

“Having a young daughter and having this project has been a great inspiration for me to not just sit back and think about my health and well-being,” said Eggert, who is also mom to 25-year-old daughter Dilyn. with the shop

“It gives me purpose,” she added. “It drives me every day. I think the rhythms of life always make sense. It is very disturbing. And my daughter is following me.”

After being diagnosed, Eggert underwent a mastectomy. The actress finished chemotherapy earlier this year and recently started radiation.

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While speaking with Fox News Digital, Eggert shared that her “Baywatch” co-stars have been supportive during her health struggles. She noticed that she “In the middle of filming ‘Baywatch: Moment in the Sun’ while receiving treatment. And many of her actors have also appeared in documentary series.

“So I’m in very close contact with most of the cast,” she says. “Almost all of the cast, and yes, many of them have been very supportive and helpful. Alexandra Paul, Brande Roderick, Gina Lee, Erika Eleniak . . . David Chokachi. These are the people who check on me and Assure me that I’m fine. And it was lovely.”

Eggert has spoken openly about his battle with breast cancer. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

The actress also reflected on the advice she should have given her childhood self.

“I would tell my younger self not to be so afraid of life. Get outside and have more fun,” she said. “You have nothing to lose. Live your life, you know?”

She continued: “I spent so many years being afraid and hiding things and hiding things and pretending everything was okay. And you don’t have to do that. You don’t have to do that.”

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“It feels great to face the darkness and bring that darkness into the light and enjoy myself. It’s not that serious,” she added.

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“We’re only here for a short time. I just wanted to start having fun sooner.”