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Yahoo
32 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pamela Anderson is having a moment. And it's about time
Pamela Anderson appears to be having a bit of a rebirth at this point in her career. Confident enough in her own skin to start a bit of a new beauty revolution, critically acclaimed and award-nominated for her role in last year's 'The Last Showgirl' and potentially having a new love interest in her 'Naked Gun' costar Liam Neeson all have friends and fans cheering for Anderson. She and Neeson have not confirmed that they are romantically involved, but their chemistry while on the promotion tour for their new film has stirred plenty of speculation. Even fellow celebs seem invested, with 'Showgirl' costar Jamie Lee Curtis defending whatever is going on between Anderson and Neeson. 'With all due respect to pop culture, if love has found (its) way into that relationship—God bless them both—leave them the f**k alone,' Curtis told VT in a recently published clip. 'Let them like each other!' The support for Anderson is long overdue, given her treatment in the past. She first found fame after being featured on the Jumbotron screen at a 1989 football game, which eventually led to her being selected as the Playboy Playmate of the Month for February 1990 which opened doors for her to begin acting. But roles including Lisa, 'The Tool Time Girl' on the ABC sitcom 'Home Improvement' and as C.J. Parker on 'Baywatch' set the tone for her career to revolve around her physical traits and not her acting skills. 'The greatest love story ever sold' The focus on her body was intensified after explicit home videos of her and her then-husband, rocker Tommy Lee, were stolen in 1995 and made into a sex tape that was sold. The story was made into an award-winning 2022 Hulu miniseries titled 'Pam & Tommy' costarring Lily James and Sebastian Stan. Promotional materials for the show featured the tagline, 'The greatest love story ever sold.' Anderson shared in her 2023 Netflix documentary, 'Pamela, a Love Story' how devastating having her and Lee's intimate moments go public was to her career and their marriage, which ended in 1998. 'If anyone watches it, if anyone buys it, if anyone sells it, it's just pathetic,' she said in the doc. 'You can't put a monetary number on the amount of pain and suffering it caused.' The Canadian-American actress was vilified for the sex tape and made the butt of many jokes. And while she found acting work here and there, her career went the way of those who are far from major stars, appearing as herself in films like 2006's 'Borat' and on reality shows including 'Dancing with the Stars.' Yet Anderson never gave up. The outspoken vegan promoted healthy eating (her cookbook 'I Love You: Recipes from the Heart' was published in 2024) and has written two novels. She also found her voice through sharing her tale of surviving childhood trauma and the pitfalls of Hollywood in her aforementioned documentary and her 2023 memoir, 'Love, Pamela.' The doc ends with Anderson's triumphant return to acting, playing Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of 'Chicago.' Interest piqued 'Pamela, a Love Story' not only revived the public's interest in Anderson, but also attracted the attention of filmmaker Gia Coppola, who was casting the lead in her film 'The Last Showgirl' about 'Shelly, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run,' according to the film's synopsis. 'I couldn't really envision who was right for the role of Shelly,' Coppola reportedly said during a post screening Q&A. 'I kind of would think of Marilyn Monroe or actors that were no longer present, no one else really felt right.' Anderson's documentary showed so many parallels between the actress and the character the director wanted to bring to life, Coppola said at the time. 'I just really wanted to collaborate with her,' she added. 'I could see her hunger to kind of express her talents in a dramatic way.' Anderson's vulnerable performance not only earned her acclaim, but also Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations along with considerable Oscar buzz. Despite that buzz, Anderson was not ultimately nominated for an Academy Award, something she seemed at peace about. 'I always say the win is in the work,' Anderson told Elle of the Oscars snub. 'I got to do something I really love, and I needed to do that for my soul.' With how happy she appears now, it's safe to say that Anderson is winning. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Liam Neeson fans baffled as reporter quizzes him on 'cringe' topic during interview
Liam Neeson is no stranger to press tours. He has been acting for more than 50 years and the current press tour he is on for The Naked Gun - featuring Pamela Anderson - is just one of many he has tackled throughout his career. And while the actor, 73, may be familiar with the interview style of a press tour, it's clear that he is not familiar with Labubus. What do the two have to do with each other? Well, a Metro reporter recently decided to ask the acclaimed star about the furry trend in the middle of an interview about his upcoming film. During a segment of INTERROBAIT, reporter Zac Haniff turned around his notepad and showed Liam a picture of a Labubu, asking him if he knew what it was. 'Haven't a clue,' he responded. 'No. Seriously, I don't know.' 'It's a fluffy doll? Or can you eat it?' he asked. Zac then went on to explain the fervor surrounding the toy and how people have even fought over them - eventually admitting that he himself owns a pink one. 'Doesn't surprise me,' Liam said. 'I've never heard of them. No!' Liam was then shown a picture of a Lafufu and the star guessed that it was 'an early drawing of E.T.' When Zac explained that it was a Labubu without the hair, Liam awkwardly responded, 'And without the genitals.' The reporter laughed it off but Liam's fans online were less entertained. 'Why do actors have to deal with this nonsense? Are there real reporters or interviewers anymore?' one user asked on X (formerly Twitter). 'Press tour interviews where they try to manufacture viral moments or the interview is a cringe try hard who clearly wants to be friends with the actors need to stop,' another added. 'Back in my day, they'd ask the actors questions about the movie on the press tour,' another shared. Fans slammed the reporter for the question, blaming it on 'the influencer era' and reporters vying for a viral moment Some fans blamed the rise of influencers and viral moments for the uncomfortable exchange. 'The influencer era and its consequences has been devastating for society. Sports. Movies. You can't escape their wrath and poison,' one fervently said. But some users pushed back, saying that this interview style is not new or shocking. 'Celebrities have been asked about dumb s**t for as long as celebrities have existed,' a fan said. 'Agree, but I also think this is really funny,' another fan said in regard to the backlash. 'Harmlessly reacting to a trend, rather than actually derailing things.' Most of Liam's interviews have revolved around his new romance with Pamela, and so at the very least the Labubu question is a change of pace.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Liam Neeson fans savage reporter for asking him about 'cringe' topic during 'nonsense' interview
Liam Neeson is no stranger to press tours. He has been acting for more than 50 years and the current press tour he is on for The Naked Gun - featuring Pamela Anderson - is just one of many he has tackled throughout his career. And while the actor, 73, may be familiar with the interview style of a press tour, it's clear that he is not familiar with Labubus. What do the two have to do with each other? Well, a Metro reporter recently decided to ask the acclaimed star about the furry trend in the middle of an interview about his upcoming film. During a segment of INTERROBAIT, the reporter turned around his notepad and showed Liam a picture of a Labubu, asking him if he knew what it was. 'Haven't a clue,' he responded. 'No. Seriously, I don't know.' 'It's a fluffy doll? Or can you eat it?' he asked. The Metro reported then went on to explain the fervor surrounding the toy and how people have even fought over them - eventually admitting that he himself owns a pink one. 'Doesn't surprise me,' Liam said. 'I've never heard of them. No!' Liam was then shown a picture of a Lafufu and Liam guessed that it was 'an early drawing of E.T.' When the reported explained that it was a Labubu without the hair, Liam awkwardly responded, 'And without the genitals.' The reporter laughed it off but Liam's fans online were less entertained. 'Why do actors have to deal with this nonsense? Are there real reporters or interviewers anymore?' one user asked on X (formerly Twitter). 'Press tour interviews where they try to manufacture viral moments or the interview is a cringe try hard who clearly wants to be friends with the actors need to stop,' another added. 'Back in my day, they'd ask the actors questions about the movie on the press tour,' another shared. Fans slammed the reporter for the question, blaming it on 'the influencer era' and reporters vying for a viral moment Some fans blamed the rise of influencers and viral moments for the uncomfortable exchange. 'The influencer era and its consequences has been devastating for society. Sports. Movies. You can't escape their wrath and poison,' one fervently said. But some users pushed back, saying that this interview style is not new or shocking. 'Celebrities have been asked about dumb s**t for as long as celebrities have existed,' a fan said. 'Agree, but I also think this is really funny,' another fan said in regard to the backlash. 'Harmlessly reacting to a trend, rather than actually derailing things.' Most of Liam's interviews have revolved around his new romance with Pamela, and so at the very least the Labubu question is a change of pace.
CNN
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Pamela Anderson is having a moment. And it's about time
Pamela Anderson appears to be having a bit of a rebirth at this point in her career. Confident enough in her own skin to start a bit of a new beauty revolution, critically acclaimed and award-nominated for her role in last year's 'The Last Showgirl' and potentially having a new love interest in her 'Naked Gun' costar Liam Neeson all have friends and fans cheering for Anderson. She and Neeson have not confirmed that they are romantically involved, but their chemistry while on the promotion tour for their new film has stirred plenty of speculation. Even fellow celebs seem invested, with 'Showgirl' costar Jamie Lee Curtis defending whatever is going on between Anderson and Neeson. 'With all due respect to pop culture, if love has found (its) way into that relationship—God bless them both—leave them the f**k alone,' Curtis told VT in a recently published clip. 'Let them like each other!' The support for Anderson is long overdue, given her treatment in the past. She first found fame after being featured on the Jumbotron screen at a 1989 football game, which eventually led to her being selected as the Playboy Playmate of the Month for February 1990 which opened doors for her to begin acting. But roles including Lisa, 'The Tool Time Girl' on the ABC sitcom 'Home Improvement' and as C.J. Parker on 'Baywatch' set the tone for her career to revolve around her physical traits and not her acting skills. The focus on her body was intensified after explicit home videos of her and her then-husband, rocker Tommy Lee, were stolen in 1995 and made into a sex tape that was sold. The story was made into an award-winning 2022 Hulu miniseries titled 'Pam & Tommy' costarring Lily James and Sebastian Stan. Promotional materials for the show featured the tagline, 'The greatest love story ever sold.' Anderson shared in her 2023 Netflix documentary, 'Pamela, a Love Story' how devastating having her and Lee's intimate moments go public was to her career and their marriage, which ended in 1998. 'If anyone watches it, if anyone buys it, if anyone sells it, it's just pathetic,' she said in the doc. 'You can't put a monetary number on the amount of pain and suffering it caused.' The Canadian-American actress was vilified for the sex tape and made the butt of many jokes. And while she found acting work here and there, her career went the way of those who are far from major stars, appearing as herself in films like 2006's 'Borat' and on reality shows including 'Dancing with the Stars.' Yet Anderson never gave up. The outspoken vegan promoted healthy eating (her cookbook 'I Love You: Recipes from the Heart' was published in 2024) and has written two novels. She also found her voice through sharing her tale of surviving childhood trauma and the pitfalls of Hollywood in her aforementioned documentary and her 2023 memoir, 'Love, Pamela.' The doc ends with Anderson's triumphant return to acting, playing Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of 'Chicago.' 'Pamela, a Love Story' not only revived the public's interest in Anderson, but also attracted the attention of filmmaker Gia Coppola, who was casting the lead in her film 'The Last Showgirl' about 'Shelly, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run,' according to the film's synopsis. 'I couldn't really envision who was right for the role of Shelly,' Coppola reportedly said during a post screening Q&A. 'I kind of would think of Marilyn Monroe or actors that were no longer present, no one else really felt right.' Anderson's documentary showed so many parallels between the actress and the character the director wanted to bring to life, Coppola said at the time. 'I just really wanted to collaborate with her,' she added. 'I could see her hunger to kind of express her talents in a dramatic way.' Anderson's vulnerable performance not only earned her acclaim, but also Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations along with considerable Oscar buzz. Despite that buzz, Anderson was not ultimately nominated for an Academy Award, something she seemed at peace about. 'I always say the win is in the work,' Anderson told Elle of the Oscars snub. 'I got to do something I really love, and I needed to do that for my soul.' With how happy she appears now, it's safe to say that Anderson is winning.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pamela Anderson Expertly Shut Down An Opportunity To Hate On Meghan Markle
Pamela Anderson isn't feeding into the foolish idea that there's something amiss between her and Meghan Markle. Cindy Ord / Getty Images for SiriusXM, Craig Barritt / Getty Images for TIME If you cast your mind back to earlier this year, you might recall that some definitely-legit sources were claiming that Meghan's show With Love, Meghan was a copy of Pamela's Cooking with Love. The co-creator of Pamela's show even told the Daily Mail, "We take pride in planting the first seeds – creating original, distinctive programming that audiences love – and it's a compliment to see our work with Ms Anderson resonate so strongly." However, the timelines don't actually make sense for any influence to have taken place, as Meghan's show wrapped filming before a trailer for Pam's series had even come out (and, besides, rich ladies have been making aesthetic shows that feature food for decades). Related: But still, slop is grist for the mill. In the "Plead the Fifth" segment on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Pamela was asked, "On a scale from 1 to 10, how much of a rip-off did you feel like With Love, Meghan was of your show, Pamela's Cooking with Love? There were articles saying that these two shows were very similar." Related: "One. I didn't," Pamela replied. When pressed on whether she saw any "similarities," she replied, "No, I didn't really look. I mean, I didn't invent cooking shows. She's just doing her thing." Good thing no tabloids are writing about this as if it were a negative exchange! Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity:
