Nicole Eggert admits ‘Baywatch’ wasn’t the glamorous job it seemed to be

Nicole Eggert made a surprising revelation about his days starring on the iconic television series “Baywatch.”

For more than a decade, fans around the world tuned into the show to watch the team of lifeguards clad in red swimsuits run in slow motion across California’s sun-kissed beaches. While the weather on “Baywatch” seemed idyllic, Eggert, 52, told Fox News Digital that in reality, she and her co-stars frequently endured frigid temperatures during filming.

“On the cold days you have, the bad always outweighs the good,” he said with a laugh when asked what he remembered most about his time on “Baywatch.”

“Baywatch” star Nicole Eggert recalled enduring frigid temperatures while filming the hit show. (Getty)

Eggert continued: “So, it was like being on the beach was the most amazing job in the world. But the cold days, the freezing days, the days when it rains and you have to be in the ocean, you go, ‘What’s the point?’ I signed up? What did I do?'”

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“You know, fighting hypothermia. Like just trying to find a dry towel anywhere,” he added. “Those were really difficult times.”

The actress, currently battling cancer, played lifeguard Summer Quinn on two seasons of “Baywatch” from 1992 to 1994. The beach drama series, which aired from 1989 to 2001, featured a cast that included David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Michael Newman Alexandra Paul, Jeremy Jackson, Gregory Alan Williams, David Chokachi, Parker Stevenson, Geena Lee Nolan, Billy Warlock, Erika Eleniak, David Charvet and Yasmine Bleeth, among others.

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“Baywatch” was primarily filmed at Santa Monica’s Will Rogers State Beach, although some scenes were filmed in Long Beach and Malibu. In season 10, the show was renamed “Baywatch: Hawaii”, and production moved to the islands from 1999 to 2001.

Eggert starred alongside Pamela Anderson in “Baywatch.” (International Photos/Getty Images)

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

At the height of its popularity, the series was the most watched. show in the world, attracting 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 feature film of the same name, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Zac Efron and Alexandra Daddario with Hasselhoff and Anderson reprising their original roles. The film was a box office success and grossed $177.9 million in ticket sales worldwide.

Eggert said the actors were “fighting hypothermia” on the set. (Getty Images)

Last March, Fox Entertainment and “Baywatch” production company Fremantle announced a television reboot of the show, with Lara Olsen as writer and showrunner for the series.

While speaking with the Los Angeles Daily News, Eggert, a former child actor who had recurring roles on the police drama “TJ Hooker” and the comedy “Who’s the boss?” and starred in the comedy “Charles in Charge,” explained why he had decided to leave “Baywatch” after its fourth season.

“I needed to grow up and work on myself,” she said. “At that time, for my own happiness, I just needed to take some downtime.”

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

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“I think the word ‘celebrity’ is used much more loosely now,” he said. “It covers a lot more, I should say.”

“And celebrity has its funny things, because the ’90s are now nostalgic again,” Eggert continued. “So it’s really fun, because people get excited thinking about the ’90s actors and actresses and the people they saw.”

“So now it’s a fun time because the ’90s are cool again, so it’s good for me,” he added with a laugh.

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

Eggert recently produced the Hulu docuseries “Baywatch: Moment in the Sun,” which examines how the show became an international sensation and the ups and downs the actors faced after suddenly rising to fame. According to Hulu, the docuseries features never-before-seen home videos and interviews with more than 35 cast members and creators.

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

In an August interview with People magazine, Eggert said working on the docuseries and raising her 12-year-old daughter Keegan has motivated her in her battle with cancer.

“Having a young daughter and this project has been a huge motivation for me to not just sit and think about my health and well-being,” Eggert, who is also mother to daughter Dilyn, 25, told the outlet.

“It’s giving me a purpose,” he added. “It keeps me motivated every day. I think the timing of life always has a reason. It’s been a great distraction and my daughters kept me on my toes.”

After receiving her diagnosis, Eggert underwent a mastectomy. The actress completed chemotherapy earlier this year and recently began her radiation therapy.

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While speaking with Fox News Digital, Eggert shared that his “Baywatch” cast members had been supportive during his health issues. He noted that he was “in the middle of filming “Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” while undergoing treatment, and many of his cast members made appearances. in the docuseries.

“So I was very in touch with most of the cast,” he said. “Almost the entire cast. And yes, a lot of them have been very supportive and reached out to me. Alexandra Paul, Brande Roderick, Gina Lee, Erika Eleniak… David Chokachi, these are people who really check up on me and make sure I’m well. And it’s lovely.”

Eggert has been candid about her battle with breast cancer. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

The actress also reflected on the advice she would give her younger self.

“I would tell my younger self not to be so afraid of life, to just go out and enjoy things more,” he said. “You have nothing to lose. Go live life, you know?”

She continued, “I spent a lot of years being scared, holding back and covering up and pretending like everything was okay. And you don’t have to do that. You don’t have to do that.”

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“It feels so good to face the darkness and bring it to light and just enjoy it. It’s not that serious,” she added.

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“We’ll only be here for a short time. I really wish I’d started having this much fun sooner.”