Pamela Anderson issues powerful statement as she receives first Golden Globe nomination

Pamela Anderson has been nominated for her first Golden Globe, earning praise for her role in The Last Showgirl. The 57-year-old actress shared her emotional reaction to the nomination and the journey that led to this exciting new chapter

Actress Pamela Anderson was overcome with emotion after receiving her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for The Last Showgirl.

The 57-year-old actress has garnered praise for her portrayal of a former Vegas showgirl and is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama. In a message to People, Anderson shared: "I share this beautiful nomination with The Last Showgirl Family, my family, and my hard working companions on this interesting journey. It is never too late to dream, to start again, to stay open to possibilities — we are not all so lucky. I wish everyone my love and thanks while I navigate this new exciting chapter."

Anderson is among several women over 50 recognised in this year’s nominations, including Demi Moore (62) for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for The Substance, Nicole Kidman (57) for Best Actress in a Drama for Babygirl, and Isabella Rossellini (72) for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical or Comedy for Conclave.

Anderson plays Shelly, a once-glamorous showgirl whose 30-year career ends abruptly after the closure of the show she stars in. Her character must now navigate an uncertain future. Praised for her performance in The Last Showgirl, Anderson—who made her Broadway debut in 2022 as Roxy Hart in Chicago—brings depth to the role of a seasoned performer forced to adapt after the show’s sudden end due to the changing demands of the entertainment industry.

Anderson was almost unrecognisable as she went make-up free to promote her new movie. The star has been makeup-free, on-and-off, for years, a decision she made after a devastating loss that made her reflect on the aging process as a woman who is often under the Hollywood microscope.

Anderson, who used to wear heavy eye makeup and over-lined lips, decided to go all natural after her makeup artist and friend Alexis Vogel lost her battle with breast cancer in 2019. Instead of hiring someone else, the actress opted not to replace her friend and instead made the decision to stop wearing cosmetics altogether, embracing her natural features.

She has also said she stopped wearing makeup so she would "stop chasing her youth" and embrace the aging process. The Last Showgirl premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and will have a limited theatrical release on December 13.

Anderson rose to fame primarily through her role as C.J. Parker on the hit television series Baywatch. The show, which became a global phenomenon in the 1990s, showcased Anderson as a lifeguard patrolling the beaches of California, solidifying her image as a pop culture icon.

Before Baywatch, Anderson gained attention as a model, appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine in 1989, which launched her career in the entertainment industry. She later became one of Playboy's most celebrated cover stars, appearing on the magazine’s cover numerous times. These early successes catapulted her into acting and eventually international stardom.

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