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- Pamela Anderson unrecognizable as the actress swaps her signature blonde hair for bold new look (irishstar.com)
Pamela Anderson Trades Blonde Bombshell for Striking Copper Tresses in Paris
Paris Fashion Week is once again the stage for a dramatic transformation from Pamela Anderson. The iconic actress, 58, known globally for her signature blonde locks, was spotted in the French capital sporting a bold new copper-red hairstyle with choppy bangs, making her almost unrecognizable to onlookers.
For over three decades, Anderson has been synonymous with her blonde bombshell image, cultivated during her time as a Playboy model and through memorable roles like CJ Parker in Baywatch and the titular character in Barb Wire. This latest aesthetic shift follows her decision a few years ago to embrace a makeup-free look, further signaling her evolving approach to public appearance.
Reportedly, this striking new hue is in preparation for her upcoming role opposite Steve Coogan in Michael Cera’s directorial debut, ‘Love Is Not the Answer.’ Anderson navigated the Parisian streets in a chic, head-to-toe black ensemble, featuring a long-sleeve turtleneck, tailored trousers, and pointed-toe stiletto heels. Dark sunglasses completed the sophisticated look, allowing her vibrant new red hair to truly pop against the monochrome outfit.
Sources indicate that the inspiration for Anderson’s fresh style draws from classic actresses such as Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, and Gunnel Lindblom, who famously wore similar looks. Renowned French hairdresser John Nollet is credited with bringing this vision to life for Anderson.
This isn’t the first time the Naked Gun star has used Paris Fashion Week as a moment for a significant image change. In 2023, she garnered widespread attention for her decision to appear entirely makeup-free, a departure from the full glam she had worn for decades.
This choice was partly a tribute to her late, long-time makeup artist, Alexis Vogel, who had crafted her iconic 90s look. More profoundly, it represented a declaration of freedom from societal expectations regarding her appearance.
Reflecting on her makeup-free debut, Anderson shared in 2023, “I’m makeup-free at home, so why not for Paris Fashion Week?” She expressed surprise at the attention, noting, “I really didn’t know anyone would notice it, but I’m glad it became a positive message.
I don’t have to be cool anymore. I can just be me.
It’s very freeing to be comfortable in your own skin.” She further elaborated that shedding the makeup “was the beginning of me letting go of the image I had always had of myself.”
Anderson added, “What is this cartoon character that I’d created? Okay, that was fun.
But I’m not that person anymore.”
She articulated her desire to “challenge the idea of beauty and this mask we put on. As soon as I took the mask off, the whole world opened up.”
For Anderson, the decision was spontaneous, driven by a desire to experience Paris rather than spend hours in a makeup chair. “It was such a refreshing way to see everything, and I didn’t think anyone would even notice,” she concluded, highlighting her ongoing journey of self-acceptance and reinvention.