Pamela Anderson's Acclaimed Role in Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson stars as Shelly, a seasoned Las Vegas showgirl, in Gia Coppola's film 'The Last Showgirl,' which depicts her struggle to plan for her future after her show closes abruptly after 30 years. Anderson's performance has been critically acclaimed, earning her a Gotham Award nomination and sparking Oscar buzz. The film, featuring an ensemble cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, and Billie Lourd, highlights themes of resilience and is set against the backdrop of Las Vegas. The movie includes an original song by Miley Cyrus and is scheduled for a limited release in December before opening nationwide in January. Anderson expressed her hope that the film would showcase her acting talents beyond her established pop culture image. 'The Last Showgirl' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has been lauded for both Anderson's and Curtis's performances.