I really believe in non-violence, but I also believe in a short of resistance that has to be respectful.

She guest starred on the TV series Mad Men in 2008. Apart from Baywatch Paul is known for movies such as Paper Dolls (1982) with Daryl Hannah Christine (1983) based on the book by Stephen King; the bicycle-racing film American Flyers (1985) with Kevin Costner and the film parody of the classic television series Dragnet starring Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd. Paul is married to triathlon coach Ian Murray and has competed in triathlons.

She is best known for her role as Lt. Stephanie Holden in the television series Baywatch from 1992–97. She has starred in over 70 movies and television programs.