With a daring return to the glammed-up style that made her a global celebrity in the 1990s, Pamela Anderson is reversing the trend and attracting attention.
Anyone who lived through the 1990s will recall that Pamela Anderson did more than simply appear on our television screens; she defined them. With her bombshell blonde hair, bronzed complexion, and smoldering eye makeup, she was more than simply the star of Baywatch—she was the moment. Whether you were hooked to the TV watching her sprint down the beach in slow motion or glancing through glossy magazine covers at the grocery store, Pamela was everywhere.
People now recognize Pamela Anderson for her more natural, makeup-free image, which has garnered attention on red carpets just as much as her glam days. Fans were taken aback when the 57-year-old Baywatch queen debuted a full-fledged retro look, embracing her famed ’90s glitter in a way that seemed like a throwback to the past.
Pamela collaborated with Los Angeles-based makeup artist David Velasquez to recreate the thick eyeliner, strong lashes, and voluminous blonde hair that characterized a period. Velasquez posted the glam moment on Instagram with the caption “Rock ‘n roll like the 90s,” and admirers went crazy. Velasquez did not specify when the shot was taken, although he had previously done Anderson’s makeup for a 2022 shoot.
Walking down memory lane
Wearing a crimson Versace robe, charcoal black liner, overlined beige lipstick, and a dramatic set of artificial eyelashes, the photo sparked emotions ranging from nostalgia to astonishment.
“OMG! She looks like Pamela again! “Loveeeeee,” one admirer said.
Others complimented Velasquez for glamorizing Anderson once more, with one fan adding, “A full face just to remind the girls who THE OG is!!!”
Another person commented, “She looked better when natural, but she looks great with makeup!”
“I love her no-makeup look, but this feels like home,” said a third.
However, not everyone agreed. One person said, “I loved her natural, but each to their own.”
She cast a glance that held enormous significance. Pamela has been well-known recently for her decision to go makeup-free, which she attributes to the loss of her beloved friend and beauty artist Alexis Vogel, who died of breast cancer in 2019.
“She was the best.” And since then, I’ve felt that without Alexis, it’s best for me not to wear cosmetics,” Pamela told Elle in 2023.
Many people were taken aback by this return to glam because of the sincere tone.
Pamela previously revealed her no-makeup journey during Paris Fashion Week in 2023, telling Vogue France, “I’m not aiming to be the prettiest female in the room. I believe it’s simply freedom.” It is a release.”
Criticism Following the Met Gala
Pamela’s candor about aging, identity, and self-image has transformed her into a prominent advocate for authenticity in Hollywood. However, not every daring decision is met with approval. Her bold appearance at this year’s Met Gala drew mixed reviews on social media, with some comparing her to Joan of Arc. Many of the top comments on E! News’ footage of Pamela were not quite kind.
“I love her, but her stylist needs to be fired,” one Instagram user said.
“I get it. I adore it. But I’d like to see her with some brows,” another said.
According to reports, Pamela’s decision to ditch heavy makeup was not just personal but also strategic.
“Part of her motivation was that she wanted to strip away her Barb Wire image and Baywatch personification,” a source told the Daily Mail earlier this year. “She wanted to be taken as a serious actor.”
She received mostly positive feedback.
Pamela also received her first Golden Globe nomination for her tragic performance in The Last Showgirl, a career-defining moment that also garnered her a SAG Award nomination.
Anderson’s current makeover is about more than simply beauty; it’s also about evolution.
She has admitted, “I try a little blush, a little lip color, you know, sometimes,” before adding, “But then I go back to [natural].”
And the 57-year-old has received many good responses from people all around the world about her natural look.
“The best thing about being over 50 is not caring what other people think,” one fan said in response to her pictures.
“It is freeing! I like her confidence in not wearing makeup when she feels like it. “Society must stop dragging people down.”
Could she be dating Tommy Lee once more?
And, while some fans speculated that her current style indicated a personal transition, especially after it was revealed that her ex-husband Tommy Lee had separated from wife Brittany Furlan, insiders quickly dismissed the suggestion.
“She heard Tommy Lee was single again,” one internet commentator quipped.
However, a source informed TMZ that the revived relationship claims are false, and Pamela has no interest in revisiting her past with the Mötley Crüe drummer, with whom she has kids Brandon Thomas, 27, and Dylan Jagger, 26.