"Let’s normalize being natural, not fake" — Fans react to Pamela Anderson going makeup-free at Gotham Awards

At the 2024 Gotham Awards, Pamela Anderson impressed audiences with her makeup-free look and confidence. A viral clip from December 2 shows her in a gold strapless gown, gracefully embracing her natural beauty during an interview with People Magazine.

As a result, the 57-year-old star's decision to attend the event makeup-free has sparked a wave of admiration on X, a trending conversation about embracing authenticity in a world often dominated by unattainable beauty standards —

"Huge W. Let's normalize being natural, not fake," one commented.

Moreover, numerous users on X attributed her radiant appearance to her confidence. Others highlighted that she looks effortlessly perfect at her age.

"She looks beautiful, radiant and more importantly very secure in her own skin. Confidence shines through," a netizen on X commented.

"She is 57 btw and she looks great," another commented.

"No surgery is a win in my book. That's the big takeaway," one more commented.

Additionally, many users on X shared that they never anticipated admiring Anderson in her 50s as much as they did during her 20s. However, her decision to embrace a natural look has garnered even greater appreciation, with many expressing newfound admiration for her timeless beauty and authenticity.

"i didn't expect to like Pam Anderson even more at 50 than i did at 24. This is the most based woman on planet earth right now," a user on X commented.

"good for her, a little make up is fine, but so many women think they have to have a 2 inch thick layer of makeup to be beatiful... news flash, you don't!!" one more wrote.

"Women look pretty and cute without makeup. Men are attracted to these feminine qualities. The makeup industry is selling us lies," another wrote.

As of now, the actress Pamela Anderson has not yet commented on the reactions online.

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Pamela Anderson goes barefaced for Gotham Awards 2024

Anderson (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

On Monday, December 2, at the Gotham Awards 2024 held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, Pamela Anderson exuded understated elegance in a simple yet chic look. The actress graced the event in a gold strapless gown featuring a flowing train, perfectly paired with matching pointed heels.

Her hair was styled naturally in a sleek side part, while her accessories were kept minimal, with diamond studs completing the ensemble. However, the highlight of her appearance was her radiant "makeup-free" look, which garnered widespread admiration.

During a red-carpet interview with People, Pamela Anderson was asked about her experience wearing makeup for her role in The Last Showgirl, for which she received a nomination.

She candidly shared her perspective, noting that while she wears makeup for films, it "does not make sense" for her in her personal life, reinforcing her commitment to embracing natural beauty.

"I mean, I wear, I love to wear makeup too sometimes. It has a time and a place. I just feel in my personal life, it just did not really make sense," Anderson said.

Furthermore, when asked about her definition of beauty in today's world, Pamela Anderson highlighted the importance of courage.

"Being brave and living your dreams. It's never too late," Anderson told People.

Pamela Anderson's commitment to embracing her natural self has been evident for some time. In a November 2023 interview with Today, she expressed her comfort with her current approach and her intention to challenge conventional beauty standards.

"I am much more comfortable in my own skin, but I also am in an industry that really focuses on beauty. And I thought, 'I'm going to challenge beauty," Anderson said.

In August 2023, with Elle, Pamela Anderson indicated the untimely demise of her makeup artist changed her perspective.

"She was the best. And since then, I just felt, without Alexis, it's just better for me not to wear makeup," she told the magazine.

This is not the first time Anderson has chosen to go makeup-free. She opted for a polished, natural look on November 7, 2024, at the Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles. She wore a white silk button-down blouse paired with matching wide-legged trousers, accessorized with white pumps and stud earrings.

Similarly, at the Zurich Film Festival in October 2024, Anderson again embraced her natural glow. Her first notable makeup-free appearance was at the Isabel Marant fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2023.