Pamela Anderson, the iconic star best known for her role in *Baywatch*, is experiencing an exciting renaissance in her career with the release of Gia Coppola's critically acclaimed film, *The Last Showgirl*. At the recent Zurich Film Festival, where she received the prestigious Golden Eye Award, Anderson candidly revealed that she has battled depression for what she believes may be "a couple of decades," describing her journey as a blur between the heights of her fame and her Broadway debut in 2022.

“I never imagined I would find myself on stage receiving an award like this,” Anderson shared. “I just want to keep working. I am excited to do more.” Reflecting on her unique career path, she noted, “I look at it now and it feels like I went from Baywatch to Broadway. I don’t know what happened in between, it’s all a big blur. I am just happy to be here, in this moment, because I think I have had depression for a couple of decades.”

In *The Last Showgirl*, Anderson plays Shelley, a seasoned Las Vegas performer grappling with a pivotal transition after her show unexpectedly closes. The film resonated profoundly with Anderson, who characterized it as “the first time I ever read a good script” and expressed that she felt uniquely suited for the role.

This career resurgence, dubbed the "Pamelaissance," took off when Anderson made her Broadway debut in *Chicago* as Roxie Hart in 2022. Rob Marshall, the director of the beloved 2002 film adaptation, encouraged her to pursue Broadway while they were both at a surf contest with her sons. Despite initial fears that held her back for years, Anderson ultimately described her stage debut as “the best thing” she ever did. “You never know what you are capable of until you try,” she said, emphasizing the profound impact the experience had on her.

Alongside her stage work, Anderson's 2023 memoir, *Love, Pamela*, and Ryan White's documentary, *Pamela, a Love Story*, have helped reframe her public persona, allowing audiences to see her in a new light. “Ryan made that doc, and that’s how Gia saw me. I always knew I was capable of more,” Anderson reflected.

Now, even after enduring decades of personal struggles, Anderson views her past through a lens of gratitude. “I don’t think I could have played this character in *The Last Showgirl* if I hadn’t experienced what I did. It was worth it,” she admitted. “If I can continue working and channeling these struggles and challenges, I’ll feel blessed,” she concluded, signifying her commitment to leveraging her life experiences in her art.

Pamela Anderson’s journey serves as a testament to resilience, inspiring countless fans to reconsider the impact of their own challenges and the importance of embracing new opportunities, no matter how daunting they may seem.