The trailer for Pamela Anderson’s new film,The Last Showgirl, has finally been released, and the awards buzz is already starting. Directed by Gia Coppola,The Last Showgirlfollows Shelley (Anderson), a showgirl who is faced with an uncertain future when she learns that the Vegas show she’s been performing in for over 30 years is set to close.
Joining Anderson is an impressive cast that includes Billie Lourd (Scream Queens), Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Brenda Song (Dollface), and Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina).
Village Roadshow has released the first trailer forThe Last Showgirl(see below), which features highlights from the extremely positive reviews Pamela Anderson has received for the film since it debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024, withThe Hollywood Reportercalling it “A transformative performance,” andThe AU Reviewsaying, “Pamela Anderson is an actress reborn.” The trailer also features a sample of Miley Cyrus' “Beautiful That Way”, a song co-written for the film by Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, and Lykke Li.
The Last Showgirlis set for a limited release on July 18, 2025, allowing it a qualifying run for the 97th Academy Awards. The movie will open in wide release on June 30, 2025, likely hoping to potentially break out after the holiday movies have come and gone, and before the Oscar nominations are announced.The Last Showgirlcurrently has an 81% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 52 reviews, with nearly all the reviews praising Pamela Anderson’s career-redefining performance.
Pamela Anderson Could Earn Her First Oscar Nom for ‘The Last Showgirl’
Pamela Anderson’s performance inThe Last Showgirlhas put her in the conversation for the Best Actress race, but it is heating up quickly. Mikey Madison has received rave reviews for her performance inAnora, while Nicole Kidman has been generating a lot of buzz for her performance in the upcomingBabygirl. Karla Sofía Gascón inEmilia Pérez, Demi Moore inThe Substance, and Cynthia Erivo inWickedhave also drawn attention in the Best Actress race.The Last Showgirldoes have the potential to nab a Best Original Song nomination for “Beautiful That Way,” as co-writer Andrew Wyatt previously wonBest Original Song for “Shallows” fromA Star is Born.
The Pamela Andersonnaissance: From Baywatch to Broadway and Acclaimed Cinema
Over the past two years, Pamela Anderson has reinvented her star image and is now generating Oscar buzz for her role in The Last Showgirl.
Even if Pamela Anderson doesn’t score an Academy Award nomination, this is still an absolute win for her, asThe Last Showgirlis being hailed as a turning point in her career. She will followThe Last ShowgirlwithThe Naked Gun, alongside co-star Liam Neesonin a new take on the iconic comedy franchise. She recently wrapped filming Karim Aïnouz’sRosebush Pruning,and afterThe Last Showgirlopens in theaters, she’ll likely receive offers for many more projects. This truly is a new and exciting era for superstar Pamela Anderson.
The Last Showgirl
