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"This is Just the Beginning": Pamela Anderson on "The Last Showgirl" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

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Pamela Anderson delivers the performance of a lifetime as an aging Vegas showgirl determined to keep her art and dignity intact, in Gia Coppola's poignant, behind-the-curtain drama.
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  • Coppola was inspired to cast Anderson after watching her candid Netflix documentary 'Pamela, A Love Story,' recognizing her innate ability to convey the vulnerability and strength of Shelly, the complex and imperfect protagonist.
  • Anderson and the all-female ensemble cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, fostered a sisterly bond on set, with Anderson taking the younger actresses under her wing and teaching them skills like cooking to build their on-screen camaraderie.
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Pamela Anderson, Gia Coppola, Kate Gersten, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, Billie Lourd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Lily James, Sebastian Stan, Sheila O'Malley, Brandon Anderson, Hulu, Netflix, Toronto International Film Festival, Gotham Awards, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, Roadside Attractions, The Last Showgirl, Pam & Tommy, Pamela, A Love Story, Love, Pamela
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