As a long-time admirer of Pamela Anderson, I must say that her journey from Baywatch to The Last Showgirl is nothing short of inspiring. Her life experiences have undeniably prepared her for this role, and it’s evident that she has been “getting ready her whole life” for this moment.
Titled “The Last Showgirl,” this film is due to premiere in theaters next month. For Pamela Anderson, securing the leading role in Gia Coppola’s drama was a critical juncture in her life. In the movie, Anderson plays Shelley, a long-time showgirl who finds herself uncertain after her Las Vegas show unexpectedly shuts down, causing her to ponder her future. Interestingly, the plot resonates with Anderson’s real-life experiences, as she gained fame through “Baywatch” and has since grappled with finding stability in her career and personal life.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly prior to the release of “The Last Showgirl” on December 13, Anderson shared that upon reading Kate Gersten’s script, she felt compelled to accept the role. The reason was simple: no other filmmakers had shown interest in working with her lately. Since her appearance in 2022’s “Alone at Night”, she hadn’t been seen on the big screen, and her last significant role was in the 2018 French action-comedy “Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon”.
I’ve never encountered a script that stirred such a strong response in me; nothing I’d received previously even came close. When I read it, I felt an immediate compulsion – it was like a matter of life and death. The project seemed incredibly significant to me.
Throughout her career, Anderson has featured in various films like “Barb Wire”, “Superhero Movie”, and “The Institute”. However, these roles often focused more on showcasing her physical attributes rather than her acting abilities. Despite this, Anderson’s talent was evident, as she expressed during the premiere of “The Last Showgirl” at TIFF in September. She mentioned that she had been preparing for this role her entire life, and added, “I feel I’ve been readying myself for this part.
I have nothing to lose. And what if this is the last movie I ever do, or the only movie I ever do?
Gia Coppola Calls Pamela Anderson the ‘Marilyn Monroe of Our Time’
In the sequence of Coppola’s films, “The Last Showgirl” followed “Palo Alto” (2013) and “Mainstream” (2020), when it came to casting Shelley’s role, she found herself imagining actresses from a bygone era of Hollywood who have since passed away. She shared this thought with Entertainment Weekly, expressing a wish that the part could have been suitable for Marilyn Monroe.
After watching the Netflix documentary “Pamela, a Love Story,” she became deeply fascinated by Anderson. In this film, Anderson, aged 57, openly shared her deepest feelings and experiences, from her childhood to the years of being objectified by a ruthless system that discards you once you’re no longer valuable – a struggle Monroe faced before her death in 1962. As a result, Coppola made a striking comparison between the two women, which prompted her to make a bold statement to EW.
In my opinion, she is remarkably like Marilyn Monroe in today’s world. I find her incredibly intriguing as a person. She’s not only intelligent but has an artistic background, and it seems to me that she yearns deeply to use acting as a creative outlet. There are many similarities with Shelly, yet there’s also this undeniable hunger within her to showcase her abilities.
It’s unclear if The Last Showgirl will be a box office success, but either way, it seems that we’ll witness Anderson in a unique and intriguing manner. This alone makes us eager to see how she portrays the character, and follow her future projects, one of which includes a role in next year’s revival of The Naked Gun.
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2024-11-08 20:32