Pamela Anderson Embarks on a New Chapter in Her Acting Career

Since her critically acclaimed role in 2024’s ‘The Last Showgirl,’ Pamela Anderson’s acting career has been moving in a new direction. With decades devoted to more mainstream roles befitting of the blonde bombshell, Anderson now embraces projects that both challenge and scare her.

Up next, she stars in the satirical dark comedy ‘Rosebush Pruning,’ as part of a star-studded ensemble that also includes Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Elena Anaya, and Lukas Gage. The film, directed by Karim Aïnouzhits and written by Efthimis Filippou, hits select theaters across the U.S. today.

Set in Spain, ‘Rosebush Pruning’ follows a rich American family that lives in hedonistic isolation, seeking love and validation through one another, their designer wardrobes, and pop music. When an outsider infiltrates the family, buried tensions surface, and blood ties are severed.

Anderson spoke to Deadline about the evolution of her career, proving herself in an industry that can often be unforgiving, and whether or not a return to ‘Baywatch’ is in the cards.

‘I love the film ‘Rosebush Pruning’ because I read the script and I knew Karim and his work, of which I was a big fan, and of the other people that are involved,’ Anderson shared. ‘It was like the hot movie. Everybody wanted to be in it, and it was just so odd and provocative.’

The film will keep viewers on the edge of their seats with shocking twists and turns. Anderson plays the deceased family matriarch who lost her life after a pack of wolves savagely gobbled her up, leaving nearly nothing behind to be buried. She is, however, immortalized in concrete, as a naked woman atop a pretty empty grave outside their home. The family routinely visits the site, a tradition that’s often the cause of emotional outbursts.

‘There are shocking things that happen in the film to tell the story, but it’s not gratuitous. It’s just random,’ Anderson said. ‘I think there is something to be said about this level of wealth and vapidness, the lack of empathy and awareness in this world.’

Anderson took a quick trip down memory lane during the conversation, reflecting on how she couldn’t have imagined back then how her life would turn out. From her early credits in fan-favorite projects like ‘Baywatch,’ ‘Home Improvement,’ ‘Barbwire,’ to the E! reality series ‘Pam: Girl on the Loose,’ and two stints on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ they are fun experiences she remembers fondly. But today, she’s moving on a totally different wavelength.

‘I felt like I had dug a hole for myself when I was younger. It was great to be able to be in these popular TV shows and get all this attention,’ Anderson stated. ‘Then the way my personal life went and how it became tabloid fodder, I couldn’t see a serious film career for me or anyone offering me a dramatic role.’

Anderson’s latest evolution is resolute in that she will not take anything for granted. Up next, she has a lineup of finished movies soon to be released, including ‘Place to Be’ from director Kornél Mundruczó, ‘Love is Not the Answer’ from Michael Cera, ‘Somedays’ starring opposite Billy Bob Thornton, ‘Alma’ from Sally Potter, and playing Guy Pierce’s love interest in ‘Queen of the Falls.’

‘So now I figure, this is my second chance, or whatever you want to call it, and I’m not taking it for granted,’ Anderson said. ‘I have nothing to lose, and I’m going to do everything to my utmost capability.’

With this new phase of her career going strong, there’s a lingering question about the past. Anderson’s best known for her portrayal of C.J. Parker in the 90s series ‘Baywatch,’ which is currently being rebooted by Fox starring Stephen Amell, Shay Mitchell, and Brooks Nader. With stars from the original series like David Chokachi and Erika Eleniak returning to Venice, would Anderson consider appearing on the new show if she were approached?

‘No one’s reached out to me,’ Anderson said. ‘I don’t know much about it. I know that they were talking to my sons at some point about producing, but I don’t think they had a meeting of the minds.’

When asked if she wasn’t curious about what became of C.J., Anderson added, ‘If my kids were involved, I probably would have listened to them. I think I’ve just got to keep on seeing what else is out there.’

Anderson is resolute in that she will not take anything for granted. She has a lineup of finished movies soon to be released and is eager to continue her new chapter in her acting career.