Many were surprised when the Oscar nominations were announced recently and Pamela Anderson’s name was missing. But the actress from “The Last Showgirl” wasn’t disappointed.
In an interview with Martha Stewart, published in Elle, Anderson shared her thoughts: “I couldn’t even imagine that. I did get a SAG nomination, which is really exciting and… all of this is just unexpected and exciting.”
Besides her Screen Actors Guild nomination, Anderson also received a Golden Globe nod for her performance in the film directed by Gia Coppola. In this role, she portrays a Las Vegas showgirl who is reflecting on her life as her long-running show comes to an end. Critics and film festivals have also recognized her talent, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Anderson expressed her passion for the role, saying, “I always say the win is in the work. I got to do something I really love, and I needed to do that for my soul.”
She felt a deep connection to her character: “I could hear the voice in my head. I could see how to play her, all the layers and nuances. I felt like it was already in my mind, and so I knew I had to do it.”
For Anderson, it was a unique experience. “That’s the first time I’ve ever experienced anything like that, because nobody was giving me these great characters to play or a script like this. I just thought, Wow.”
“The Last Showgirl” also features notable actors like Dave Bautista, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, Billie Lourd, and Jamie Lee Curtis, who Anderson praised as a “champion for women.”
Anderson recalled a touching moment with Curtis, saying, “She took me by the shoulders and said, ‘I did this movie for you.’”
Curtis confirmed this on her Instagram, stating she knew she wanted to be part of the film when she learned Anderson would be the lead.
Curtis also noted that the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have shifted their focus towards recovery efforts, which may have impacted the film’s visibility with Academy voters.
“The Last Showgirl” is currently in theaters, showcasing a powerful story and a remarkable performance by Anderson.
