The former Baywatch star shared her "painful memories" with the audience at the launch of the Pamela Anderson Foundation.
During a backgammon competition at a beach venue in Cannes, Anderson spoke of her love of animals before detailing incidents of sexual abuse from her youth, The Guardian reported.
She said: "I feel now might be the time to reveal a few of my most painful memories. At the risk of over-exposing myself, again, or being inappropriate, again, I thought I might share with you why I am doing this."
She said: "My loyalty was with the animal kingdom and I vowed to protect them and only them."
The Pamela Anderson Foundation is dedicated to human, animal and environmental rights.
According to its official website, the charity aims to challenge communities and worldwide politics in a "provocative way".
Ms Anderson's husband Rick Saloman was in attendance at the event, as well as fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood.
More than US$150,000 (NZ$174,000) was raised for Ms Westwood's chosen charity Cool Earth.
- Independent
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