Pamela Anderson made waves at the 2025 Met Gala—not only for her striking outfit, but for a dramatic transformation that left many doing a double take.
At 57, the former Baywatch star is no stranger to change, but her appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5 was something entirely new. Her signature glam was nowhere in sight, and the internet had plenty to say about it.
A Bold Beauty Reinvention
Known for her voluminous blonde hair and sultry style, Anderson unveiled a modern, pared-down look that surprised longtime fans. She debuted a chic short blonde bob, reminiscent of the micro-bangs Miley Cyrus sported at the Oscars after-party earlier this year. Gone were the heavy lashes and contoured makeup—Anderson embraced a minimalist beauty aesthetic, highlighting her natural features with barely-there makeup.
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Wearing a silver, structured Tory Burch gown that nodded to this year’s “Tailored for You” theme, the look was both bold and refined. The long-sleeved dress featured a wide neckline and glimmered with intricate red, blue, and silver crystals. Her accessories, including statement pieces from Pandora, kept things elegant and cohesive.
According to People, makeup legend Pat McGrath crafted Anderson’s look, saying, “Pam wanted to wear makeup again for the Met Gala, so we created something that honored her natural beauty and elevated it. We explored a fresh interpretation of what 'natural' can look like—full makeup, but soft and radiant.”
Divided Reactions Online
Pamela was accompanied by her son, Brandon Thomas Lee, who opted for a classic black tuxedo by Genuardi. But while their presence on the red carpet turned heads, public opinion about Anderson’s look was sharply divided.
On social media, responses ranged from admiration to bewilderment. Some praised her for redefining beauty standards and aging with authenticity. Others were more critical, questioning everything from her hairstyle to her makeup—or lack thereof.
“I love her, but her stylist needs to be fired,” one Instagram user commented on E! News’ coverage. Another added, “I’d really like to see her with some eyebrows.”
Others were more blunt: “It’s like she’s trying to look as unattractive as possible—and succeeding,” read one remark. “What happened to her beautiful hair?” asked another.
A Joan of Arc Moment?
This isn’t the first time Anderson has challenged beauty norms. She made headlines in fall 2023 when she arrived at Paris Fashion Week completely makeup-free—a rarity in the world of high fashion.
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“I don’t know, something just came over me,” she told Vogue France at the time. “I was wearing these beautiful clothes, and I thought, ‘I don’t want to compete with them.’”
Her fresh-faced look and fearless approach have even sparked comparisons to Joan of Arc—an unconventional, defiant figure who also pushed against societal expectations. And while the analogy may seem dramatic, both women share a history of public scrutiny and reinvention.
A Fashion Risk Worth Taking?
Whether you love it or loathe it, Pamela Anderson’s Met Gala appearance has certainly stirred conversation. Some see it as a powerful statement about aging, self-expression, and authenticity. Others argue it missed the mark.
Is Anderson pushing fashion forward—or did this look fall flat? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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