After becoming one of the most frequent cover models for Playboy in the late 1980s, Pamela Anderson soon found her footing in showbiz, as her stint on Baywatch made her one of the biggest sex symbols of the ’90s. However, this contributed to the actress being typecast into roles that demanded sex appeal, and in the long run, it took a toll on her.
Her situation was aggravated after the scandal involving her then-husband Tommy Lee surfaced, and for a long time, the actress tried to run away from her past, which she finally came to terms with in recent years.
Pamela Anderson Didn’t Want To Be Defined by Her Past
Apart from being typecast into similar roles following her bombshell image at the time, the actress’ life was turned upside down in the wake of a leaked s-x tape involving her ex-husband Tommy Lee. Moreover, she was also a victim of Lee’s abuse, as the musician was sentenced to six months in jail in 1998.
Later detailing her struggles in the entertainment industry, which she claimed exploited her, the actress added that, for a long time, she wanted to run away from her past self and “didn’t want to be compared to my past”. However, given her influence back in the ’90s, as she was often regarded as one of the biggest sex symbols of her time, escaping her past was almost out of the cards. But in recent years, Pamela Anderson has finally come to terms with her bittersweet tenure in showbiz, adding “All those experiences don’t define me”.
I always say I have a beautiful, messy life to draw from. All those experiences don’t define me, it’s what I do that’s going to define me.
With The Last Showgirl set to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival this December, the actress hopes the film will be successful in highlighting her in a completely new light.
Pamela Anderson Details Her Struggle With Being Typecast
Speaking of her journey in showbiz and her impact on pop culture, the Barb Wire star added that it’s a “blessing and a little bit of a curse”, referring to her struggle with being typecast. But with The Last Showgirl earning rave reviews ahead of its release, Anderson hopes fans will appreciate her in a completely different light, which serves as a culmination of her 30 years in showbiz.
It’s a blessing to be a part of pop culture. It’s a blessing and a little bit of a curse, because you have to overcome that if you want to be an actress and play other characters. I’m hoping ‘The Last Showgirl’ is something completely new that people will see me in and appreciate.
While time will tell what the future holds for The Last Showgirl, hopefully, this will push Anderson to transcend her bombshell image in pop culture.
The Last Showgirl is set to hit theatres on 10 January 2025.
