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href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/28\/cast-biggest-show-world-got-paid-3-500-episode-21505200\/\">Baywatch<\/a> bombshell, 57, rose to fame in the 1990s as a Playboy pin-up.<\/p>\n<p>She featured on the magazine’s front cover on several occasions. So frequently, in fact, that she held the record for the most Playboy covers by any individual.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the blonde beauty then solidified her international sex symbol status by playing C.J. Parker in <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/03\/06\/will-baywatch-reboot-leave-skimpy-red-swimsuits-behind-20405066\/\">the Baywatch series<\/a>, her red swimsuit arguably one of the most iconic items of clothing in TV history.<\/p>\n<p>These days, however, the Canadian actress prefers a much more low-key vibe, frequently going makeup-free to glitzy events and opting for more demure attire.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 Met was no exception, with the theme this year being <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/05\/fans-confused-2025-met-gala-dress-code-what-mean-22501389\/\">Superfine: Tailoring Black Style<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"969\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_250099385-a7db.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23031491\" alt=\"Canadian-US actress Pamela Anderson arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. The Gala raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The 2025 Met Gala is themed "Tailored for You," aligning with the Costume Institute's exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," set to open to the public on May 10. (Photo by Angela WEISS \/ AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS\/AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The actress went for a demure Tory Burch dress with long sleeves and a high neck (Picture: Angela Weiss\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"969\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_250096860-0a0b.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23031492\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Gilbert Flores\/Variety via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>She said her makeup only took ‘a few minutes’ (Picture: Gilbert Flores\/Variety via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Posing for photos on the blue carpet, Pammy debuted a new, shorter hairdo that sits at chin length.<\/p>\n<p>Outfit-wise, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/10\/90s-star-lands-first-ever-golden-globe-nomination-shock-career-comeback-22157405\/\">the Last Showgirl star<\/a> went for a grey Tory Burch gown.<\/p>\n<p>Embellished with jewels, the dress had long sleeves, a peplum skirt, and a high neckline, leaving very little skin on show.<\/p>\n<p>Pamela completed her ensemble with fresh makeup, forgoing mascara but adding a pink tint to her lips and enhancing her glowing complexion.<\/p>\n<p>While being interviewed at the Gala, Pamela revealed she was only in the glam chair for ‘only took a few minutes’, describing her look as ‘very simple’.<\/p>\n<p>This is, of course, in stark contrast to the makeup looks she sported during her heyday, often rocking ultra voluminous hair and sultry black eyeliner.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"851\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_250094080-6965.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23031493\" alt=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: (L-R) Pamela Anderson and Brandon Thomas Lee attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur\/MG25\/Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for The Met Museum\/Vogue)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Pamela posed proudly with her eldest son, Brandon Thomas Lee, who looked smart in a classic tux (Picture: Kevin Mazur\/MG25\/Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for The Met Museum\/Vogue)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"825\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_234245775-97b8-e1746492263322.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23031495\" alt=\"Editorial use only. No book publishing Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fremantle Media\/REX\/Shutterstock (834546cg) 'Baywatch' TV - 1992 - 1997 - Pamela Anderson as C J Parker Fremantle Archive\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Pammy rose to international stardom in the 90s as a star of the Baywatch series (Picture: Fremantle Media\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Taking to X upon her arrival, fans were taken aback by her transformation, with @OfficielK6 declaring: ‘Dammmn i cant recognize her’.<\/p>\n<p>@fizzaxn wrote: ‘absolutely breathtaking i love how she embraces the minimal to no makeup look and ages like FIIINE wine’.<\/p>\n<p>Pamela, who accessorised her toned-down look with Pandora jewellery, was joined by her son for the glam occasion.<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Thomas Lee, 28, looked super smart in a black tux, posing proudly alongside her.<\/p>\n<p>Pamela shares the producer and actor with <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/01\/10\/pamela-anderson-wants-better-rapport-ex-tommy-lee-relationship-deteriorated-22333531\/\">ex-boyfriend, rocker Tommy Lee, 62<\/a>. They also have 27-year-old Dylan Jagger Lee, who is a model.<\/p>\n<p>‘Awwwww I love how Brandon comes with her to many of her events. He\u2019s the best date she\u2019s ever had’, tweeted @cquiller1.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2201651033.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22623449\" alt=\"31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>These days, she prefers a more toned-down vibe (Picture: Savion Washington\/GA\/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"432\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI_239616312-73b1.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23031496\" alt=\"Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Baywatch Co\/Kobal\/REX\/Shutterstock (5884653c) Alexandra Paul, Jaason Simmons, Jeremy Jackson, David Charvet, Yasmine Bleeth, David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Gregory Alan Williams Baywatch - 1989-2001 Baywatch Co\/Tower 12 Prods USA Television\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The former pin-up finds it ‘inspirational’ to be a woman in her fifties (Picture: Baywatch Co\/Kobal\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Instantly noticing how Pamela’s eldest is growing into his dad’s features,@blissfulguilt wrote: ‘wow but he looks just like tommy’.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking late last year about her image overhaul, Pamela told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/celebrities\/723352\/pamela-anderson-on-embracing-fifties-changing-her-image-exclusive\/\">HELLO! Magazine<\/a>: ‘You know, I’m 57 years old. A lot of my career was about physicality, and it’s been a journey. <\/p>\n<p>‘But it’s also been part of the reason why I’ve kind of done this experiment with myself, just to peel it all back, remember who I am, and not be defined by what people do to me, but defined by what I do, and just to have passion for the work and not become bitter or jaded, still finding joy in the process, in life, and in this business.’<\/p>\n<p>She added that being a woman in her fifth decade of life feels ‘inspirational’.<\/p>\n<p>‘I’ve got off all the roller coasters of emotions over the last few decades. I barely even remember them, but here I am, and with all this experience.’<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{“@context”:”https:\/\/schema.org”,”@type”:”VideoObject”,”name”:”Metro.co.uk”,”duration”:”T1M1S”,”thumbnailUrl”:”https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/05\/06\/09\/98077809-0-image-m-13_1746519366706.jpg”,”uploadDate”:”2025-05-06T09:15:59+0100″,”description”:”The Baywatch bombshell, 57, accessorised her toned-down look with Pandora jewellery and was joined by her son for the glam occasion.”,”contentUrl”:”https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2025\/05\/06\/298889030245269161\/480x270_MP4_298889030245269161.mp4″,”height”:270,”width”:480} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/06\/former-baywatch-bombshell-pamela-anderson-barely-recognisable-after-drastic-met-gala-transformation\/\" class=\"readmore\">Continue reading<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-arrow-right\" xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use> <\/svg><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Former Baywatch bombshell Pamela Anderson barely recognisable after drastic Met Gala transformation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":777,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4804"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4804"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4804\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4812,"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4804\/revisions\/4812"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}