Pamela Anderson Says Makeup-Free Lifestyle Was an 'Experiment' at First: 'I Didn't Even Think Anyone Would Notice'

Mar. 15, 2025

Pamela Anderson.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Pamela Andersonis surprised at the response she’s received in going makeup-free.

The newly nominated Golden Globes actress, 57, revealed in an interview that she initially stopped wearing makeup as “an experiment,” as she discussed her recent streak of makeup-free appearances.

“This whole peeling it back was kind of how I just started. I just wanted to remember who I was,” Anderson toldEntertainment Tonightwhile promoting her new filmThe Last Showgirl.

“I mean I’ve been playing characters my whole life — I want to play characters in movies, not in my personal life,” she continued in the clip posted to the outlet’s Instagram on Dec. 10. “I just want to be me, so this is an experiment. It’s just something I feel drawn to do — I didn’t even think anyone would notice!”

Anderson has been making makeup-free appearances at events ever since she first appeared with no makeup during Paris Fashion Week in September 2023.

Anderson attends the SAG-AFTRA special screening of ‘The Last Showgirl’ in West Hollywood on Dec. 8.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Emma McIntyre/Getty

Anderson also appeared without makeup at the 2024 IndieWire Awards in New York City on Dec. 5, in an elegant outfit consisting of a navy-blue draped gown with lapels and flared sleeves and a short train, black pantyhose and black strappy sandals. The actress was nominated for her role inThe Last Showgirlat the ceremony.

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Anderson pictured at the Mugler H&M Global Launch Event in N.Y.C. in April 2023.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images

On Monday, Dec. 9, Anderson received her firstGolden Globe nominationfor best actress in a motion picture for her work in the Gia Coppola-directed film.

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“It is never too late to dream, to start again, to stay open to possibilities — we are not all so lucky,” theBaywatchalum continued. “I wish everyone my love and thanks while I navigate this new exciting chapter.”

source: people.com