- The individual inhales the scent of bathing suits.
Following a two-decade hiatus from the "Baywatch" franchise, fanatics can once again connect with the Malibu shore's beloved lifeguards, together with the actors who brought them to life. Actress Nicole Eggert (born in 1970), who essayed Summer Quinn across two seasons, has launched a new series titled "After Baywatch: A Sunlit Moment" (available on Hulu in the US), assembling over 35 former cast members to share their on-set reminiscences. Among these, Jeremy Jackson (born in 1980) stirs viewers through his disclosures.
Before hitting puberty, Jackson was a mere 10-year-old when he joined the "Baywatch" ensemble, portraying the son of David Hasselhoff's (now 74) character, Mitch Buchannon. Navigating his teenage years amidst sex symbols like Pamela Anderson (turning 58) and Carmen Electra (52), Jackson's adolescence was rife with hormonal impulses leading him into questionable actions.
In the recent mini-series, Jackson shares instances where he would secretly trespass into his female co-stars' trailers and sniff their discarded swimsuits post-shoots. "Scooting through puberty on 'Baywatch' was a grueling ordeal," he reflects in the docu-series. "I was too young to romance them, but old enough to be smitten." Irresistibly, he recalls, "So, I'd often slip into the ladies' dressing rooms after wrap-up, swipe their soiled swimsuits." Eggert was his primary muse.
Yet, JSON's transgressions did not cease there. In his final year on the show, spanning 1998 and 1999, Jackson found solace in drugs and fell captive to crystal meth. "One evening, Hasselhoff inquired, 'Do you indulge in weed or something?'" he recounts. "For an instant, I marveled, 'God almighty, they suspect I'm smoking weed?' I could never disclose the truth. What would they imagine?" Now, he confesses, "When you've gone without sleep for five days, mainlined crystal meth, and someone gazes into your eyes and requests, 'Dude, are you alright?' it's the epitome of agony."
Substance abuse and scuffles ensued. In 1999, the year "Baywatch" brought the curtain down, Jackson landed in handcuffs due to drug-related offenses. He served 90 days behind bars and eventually sought solace in rehab. But his sobriety would prove fleeting. In 2005, he was apprehended once more, this time for allegedly setting up a meth lab in his residence. A full decade later, in 2015, Jackson wound up back behind bars, charged with assaulting a man in Los Angeles.
Initially airing between 1989 and 2001, "Baywatch" chronicled the exploits of a team of brave lifeguards saving water-logged victims while privately wrestling with their romantic entanglements. "After Baywatch: A Sunlit Moment" collects its most memorable instances and backstage tales. Co-produced by Nicole Eggert, who recently disclosed her breast cancer diagnosis in December 2023, the actress is presently in good health, as per "People" magazine. The documentary series has been a calming respite for her, aiding in her recovery and maintaining bond with her children.
After sharing his controversial experiences on "After Baywatch: A Sunlit Moment," Jeremy Jackson's tale continues to gain traction, making it a popular topic for streaming platforms. Fans can now delve deeper into Jackson's life and his time on "Baywatch" through various streaming services.
Upon reflecting on his past, Jackson now encourages others to learn from his mistakes and seek help if they find themselves struggling with substance abuse, making his story a powerful tool for streaming platforms to promote awareness and discussion.
