Pamela Anderson is no stranger to the spotlight, but her latest role in "The Last Showgirl" is turning heads and setting the stage for what some are calling the "Pamelaissance."
- Pamela Anderson is back in the spotlight
- Her new film is garnering great reviews
- She opened up on personal issues leading to here
From Blur to Broadway
At the Zurich Film Festival, where she received the prestigious Golden Eye Award, Anderson shared her heartfelt journey from her 'Baywatch' days to her Broadway debut and now, to her film acclaim.
"I never thought I would be on stage, receiving an award like that," Anderson said. "I just want to keep working. I am excited to do more."
She continued, "I look at it now and it feels like I went from 'Baywatch' to Broadway. I don’t know what happened in between, it’s all a big blur. I am just happy to be here, in this moment, because I think I have had depression for a couple of decades."
Despite the challenges, she expressed immense gratitude for her current state, emphasizing a period of her life that was "all a big blur" between her iconic role in "Baywatch" and her groundbreaking Broadway debut in 'Chicago' as "Roxie Hart" in 2022.
"You never know what you are capable of until you try,” she added. While Broadway helped Anderson see herself in a new light, her 2023 memoir Love, Pamela and Ryan White's documentary Pamela, a Love Story helped everyone else see her in a new light, as well.
"Ryan [White] made that doc and that’s how Gia saw me," Anderson said. "I always knew I was capable of more. It’s great to be a part of pop culture, but it’s a blessing and a curse. People fall in love with you because of a bathing suit. It has taken a long time, but I am here."
'The Last Showgirl' has become a pivotal moment in Anderson's career. She connected deeply with the character of "Shelley", a Las Vegas performer facing a crossroads. Anderson's enthusiasm for the role was palpable, "the first time I ever read a good script," she exclaimed, convinced she was "the only one" for the part.
"I don’t think I could have played this character [in ‘The Last Showgirl’] if I wouldn’t have the life that I had, so it was worth it," Anderson admitted. "If I can continue working and using these struggles and challenges … I’ll feel blessed."
Anderson's Broadway stint was more than just a role; it was a revelation. Encouraged by director Rob Marshall, Anderson overcame her fears and found the experience to be "the best thing" she ever did.
This leap of faith not only showcased her versatility as an actress but also helped reshape public perception, thanks in part to her 2023 memoir 'Love, Pamela' and the documentary.
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Despite the years of struggle, Anderson views her journey as a necessary path to her current success. "I don’t think I could have played this character if I wouldn’t have the life that I had," she reflects.
Now, more than ever, Anderson is eager to continue working and embracing the challenges that have shaped her.
