Pamela Anderson embraces authenticity while promoting new movie 'Alma'
The actress revealed why 'Alma' won't be for everyone and reflected on the emotional impact of success
Pamela Anderson has reflected on the emotional cost of fame and fortune, saying wealth can sometimes create a sense of "emptiness" despite outward success.
The 59-year-old actress made the comments while discussing her upcoming family drama Alma, in which she plays a callous mother.
The film explores difficult themes, including sex and abuse, and Anderson acknowledged it is unlikely to appeal to everyone.
Speaking to People, the former Baywatch star said, "I do believe there's this kind of emptiness that comes from wealth for no good reason."
Anderson explained that Alma is intended to spark conversation, even if audiences have mixed reactions to its challenging subject matter.
"It's not going to be for everybody. People are going to have feelings about it. It's not an easy ride. But that's what the movie's for," she said.
The actress, who has enjoyed a career resurgence in recent years, has previously spoken candidly about the downsides of the fame she achieved in the 1990s through her role as C.J. Parker in Baywatch.
Appearing on the How To Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast, Anderson admitted she never embraced being labelled a sex symbol.
"I don't like being a sex symbol," she said. "I think it's not very sexy."
While acknowledging the attention boosted her profile, Anderson said it also attracted unwanted scrutiny, describing it as "a slippery slope" that came with being viewed primarily through a sexualised lens.
In recent years, the actress has also become known for attending red carpet events without makeup, a decision she says reflects her desire to embrace a more authentic version of herself.
"It can be even scary at times, me not wearing makeup and me being at this age, coming into this part of my career," Anderson said. "I felt it was important for me in my personal life to be more natural."
She added that she hopes to challenge perceptions of women, saying they should not be defined solely by their appearance or sexuality.
