Pamela Anderson Embraces Red Carpet Freedom Without Makeup

Pamela Anderson Ditches the Glamour, Embracing Her True Self

In a shocking revelation, Baywatch icon Pamela Anderson has traded in her signature glamour for a more natural look, leaving fans stunned and eager to see what's next for the 57-year-old actress.

In an exclusive interview with Harper's Bazaar UK's July/August issue, Pamela opens up about her decision to stop wearing makeup, a move she credits with making her feel more comfortable in her own skin. The star reveals that she's been on a journey of self-discovery, shedding her iconic lifeguard persona and embracing her true self.

Pamela's transformation has not gone unnoticed, with fans praising her newfound confidence and natural beauty. In the accompanying cover shoot, Pamela shows off her radiant complexion and new cropped hairstyle, looking like a woman reborn.

But it wasn't always this way for the actress, who rose to fame playing C.J. Parker on Baywatch from 1992 to 1997. According to sources close to the star, Pamela had grown tired of being typecast as the "Baywatch babe" and wanted to challenge beauty norms. She's since become an icon for women embracing their natural selves.

"I never see somebody and think, 'I want to look like that,'" Pamela reveals in the interview. "I just want to see who I am. At some point, you have to say, 'This is all I've got.' Surrender to it. And it's real happiness."

Pamela's decision to ditch her makeup routine has also had a profound impact on her mental health and well-being. She credits the move with giving her a sense of freedom and empowerment, allowing her to be herself without pretenses.

"I mean, why can't I walk on a red carpet without a stitch of make-up on?" Pamela asks rhetorically. "Men do it all the time."

The star's journey towards self-acceptance began when she left Los Angeles for her hometown of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, Canada, seeking to reconnect with her roots and remember who she was.

"I love poetry, film, and music," Pamela explains. "And I feel like I'm just trying to live this part of my life as authentically as possible."

Pamela's newfound focus on her true self has also had a positive impact on her career. She received critical acclaim for her 2024 drama The Last Showgirl and earned a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards.

Next up, Pamela will star alongside Liam Neeson in the anticipated reboot of The Naked Gun, set to hit theaters August 8.

As news of her transformation spread, sources close to Pamela tell thescholarlynote.com that she's thrilled with the positive feedback from women around the world who are embracing their natural beauty.

"Pamela has gotten so much positive feedback from women all over the world for her natural glow up," says an insider. "She's become an icon who is now known for baring her all-natural self."

While Pamela acknowledges that a little makeup would have looked fabulous with her gown, she's committed to being true to herself.

"To do myself up – whether at the awards or anywhere else for that matter – would make me not true to myself," she explains.

The July/August issue of Harper's Bazaar UK is on sale from June 19.