Pamela Anderson Says It’s ‘Never Too Late to Dream’ After Landing First-Ever Golden Globe Nomination in 35-Year Career
The star of 'The Last Showgirl' is nominated in a category that includes past Oscar winners Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Kate Winslet and Tilda Swinton
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Pamela Anderson on Dec. 2 (left) and in 'The Last Showgirl' (right).Pamela Anderson is feeling “grateful, overwhelmed… and blessed” after receiving her first-ever Golden Globe nomination.
The Last Showgirl actress — who started out as a Playboy model in 1989 — was nominated for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture — drama for her work in director Gia Coppola’s film.
“I share this beautiful nomination with The Last Showgirl Family, my family, and my hard working companions on this interesting journey,” Anderson, 57, wrote in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.
“It is never too late to dream, to start again, to stay open to possibilities — we are not all so lucky,” she continued.
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Pamela Anderson in 'The Last Showgirl.'Related: The Last Showgirl Trailer: See Pamela Anderson Like Never Before in a Role Earning Her Awards Buzz
“I wish everyone my love and thanks while I navigate this new exciting chapter,” added Anderson.
In her note, the former Baywatch star also thanked the film’s production company, Roadside Attractions and fellow nominee Miley Cyrus, who is up for best original song. Cyrus cowrote “Beautiful That Way,” from The Last Showgirl’s soundtrack, with Andrew Wyat and Lykke Zachrisson.
Anderson, who was previously nominated for a Gotham Award for outstanding lead performance in a film, is in a Golden Globes category that includes four Oscar winners: Angelina Jolie (Maria), Nicole Kidman (Babygirl), Tilda Swinton (The Room Next Door), Kate Winslet (Lee). Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here) rounds out the category.
In The Last Showgirl, Anderson plays Shelly, a soft-spoken Las Vegas dancer who is at a crossroads when the hotel that hosts her long-running show announces it will end after decades.
Alongside her fellow dancers — played by Kiernan Shipka and Brenda Song — Shelly must navigate an unknown future. She also to repair her relationship with her estranged adult daughter Hannah (Billie Lourd).
Jamie Lee Curtis has a scene-stealing role as Shelly’s best friend Annette, a salty dancer-turned-casino cocktail waitress.
Though Anderson has been in the industry for decades with roles in high-profile shows like Baywatch, Home Improvement and the campy series V.I.P., this is the first time Anderson is being recognized as a serious actress and awards contender.
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Pamela Anderson in 'The Last Showgirl.'In a November interview with Entertainment Weekly, Coppola compared her star to another icon of the 20th century.
"She is the Marilyn [Monroe] of our time,” the director told the outlet. She had the realization while watching Anderson’s revealing 2023 documentary Pamela, A Love Story.
"I saw a lot of parallels with [her character] Shelly, but I also saw this was a person that was really hungry to show her talents," Coppola said of Anderson.
The Last Showgirl is in select theaters on Friday, Dec. 13 before expanding in January.
The Golden Globes air live on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
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