After she was left out of the best actress category this year, Pamela Anderson is taking her Oscar snub in her stride – saying it’s something she “never expected”.
The former ‘Baywatch’ actress, 57, was high among the names tipped for a nomination in the lead-up to the 2025 Academy Awards, but was left off the shortlist when the acting categories were announced on Thursday (23.01.25.)
But Pamela – who was expected to be nominated for her role in ‘The Last Showgirl’ – told the January digital edition of Elle: “I think we can lose sight of that sometimes in this whole crazy awards season.
Pamela Anderson Takes Oscar Snub in Stride, Calls It a “Bonus”
“Oh my gosh, (an Oscar nomination is) not something I ever expected.”
While the Oscars may have passed her by, Anderson’s career has seen a resurgence in recent years. She has been lauded for her performances on both screen and stage, with ‘The Last Showgirl’ marking an emotional return to acting after years spent outside the limelight.
The 2025 best actress nominees include Karla Sofía Gascón, 52, for her transformative performance in the musical crime drama ‘Emilia Pérez’, in which she plays a Mexican drug kingpin who transitions and reinvents herself.
Anderson’s Role in ‘The Last Showgirl’ Misses Out on Best Actress Nomination
Karla’s nomination marks a groundbreaking moment as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated in this category.
She plays Manitas in Emilia Pérez’, with the film garnering praise for its unique combination of themes, including Mexican drug cartels and its musical element.
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 2, 2025, and will be hosted by Conan O’Brien – with the event delayed due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Sources: Elle, Emilia Pérez, A Complete Unknown, Wicked, The Brutalist, Conclave, The Last Showgirl, Oscar, Academy Award, Baywatch
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