If you’ve seen Pamela Anderson on the red carpet in recent years, you know that she’s all about the au naturel look: very minimal makeup and embracing her skin and beauty as it is. It was truly revolutionary when she stepped out for Paris Fashion Week in 2023 with a bare face, something that was practically unheard of in Hollywood. But prior to her no-makeup debut, Pamela was known for her ‘90s glam, which encompassed thin brows, overlined lips and smoky eyeliner, in addition to her blonde bombshell hair, of course. Here, we take a walk down memory lane and take a look at all of the best Pamela Anderson then and now looks.
Pamela Anderson then and now: 1990s to now
Keep scrolling for all of our favorite Pamela Anderson makeup looks through the years.
Pamela Anderson 1990
Kypros / Contributor / GettyOne of the earliest photos taken of Anderson’s early career days, she’s sporting a denim-on-denim look with her signature golden blonde locks.Pamela Anderson 1992
Vinnie Zuffante / Stringer / GettyHere is Anderson during a Baywatch photocall in 1992 wearing a floral mini dress.Pamela Anderson 1992
Steve.Granitz / Contributor / GettyAnderson stepped out at a Dodgers game in 1992 in festive game attire and casual, effortless-looking hair.Pamela Anderson 1993
Steve.Granitz / Contributor / GettyFull, overlined lips were Anderson’s thing, and she rocked it—and is probably part of why ‘90s makeup is coming back today.Pamela Anderson 1994
Mitchell Gerber / Contributor / GettyAnderson’s signature look was a bold, overlined lip, thin brows and a dramatic smoky eye, which was right on-trend for the ‘90s.Pamela Anderson 1995
Steve.Granitz / Contributor / GettyPinkish-nude lips like Anderson’s here in 1995 were huge in the ‘90s (a trend we’re seeing come back today).Pamela Anderson 1995
Eric Robert / Contributor / GettyOne of her most iconic looks ever, Anderson attended the 1995 Cannes Film Festival in an all-black look, including a deep-V corset, knee-high boots and gloves. And believe it or not, it was actually a last-minute look she pulled from her closet, as she explained in an episode of Happy Sad Confused podcast: “I just had that in my suitcase, and I had these leggings… and these boots from a Playboy shoot. I put it together, and I just kind of showed up to Cannes in costume. But no one planned that.”Pamela Anderson 1996
Steve.Granitz / Contributor / GettyOne of Anderson’s signature looks was a cropped baby tee (another trend making a comeback). You can see her wispy, fringe bangs very clearly here from 1996.Pamela Anderson 1997
Steve.Granitz / Contributor / GettyFor the 1997 American Music Awards, Anderson stepped out in a big top hat with her hair in pigtails. She kept with her signature makeup, including a berry lip and black eyeliner.Pamela Anderson 1998
Ronald Siemoneit / Contributor / GettyAnderson dressed up in a gorgeous gown with draped beading and wore a frosty nude lip.Pamela Anderson 2000
Steve.Granitz / Contributor / GettyWhile she almost always was rocking some sort of voluminous hairstyle, she would switch it up between very loose curls or flipped ends and then tighter, bouncier curls like we see here in 2000.Pamela Anderson 2000
Dave Hogan / Contributor / GettyFor the World Music Awards in 2000, Anderson went for crimped, wavy, long hair.Pamela Anderson 2001
Getty Images / Staff / GettyDuring a playoff game in 2001, Anderson went for tight, spiral curls that were teased out.Pamela Anderson 2002
KMazur / Contributor / GettyAnderson brought all the glam to the red carpet at the American Music Awards in 2002 with a cool-toned, dramatic smoky eye and frosty pink lip.Pamela Anderson 2002
Frazer Harrison / Staff / GettyHere in 2002, Anderson leaned into a more natural look, with less makeup and hair on the straighter side.Pamela Anderson 2003
KMazur / Contributor / GettyFor the CMT Flameworthy Awards in 2003, Anderson took the stage with a ‘60s-esque bob and nude lips.Pamela Anderson 2005
James Devaney / Contributor / GettyAnderson channeled her ‘90s look in 2005 with a bold red lip and sky-high, long blowout. She wore a red mini dress and red pumps.Pamela Anderson 2007
George Pimentel / Contributor / GettyFor the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, Anderson went for a more low-key, soft glam makeup look and standard blowout.Pamela Anderson 2012
Martin Schalk / Contributor / GettyAnderson signs autographs here with a voluminous blowout.Pamela Anderson 2014
JB Lacroix / Contributor / GettyAnderson ditched her long locks for a chic, cropped pixie in 2014. She kept her usual volume at the roots.Pamela Anderson 2019
Michael Bezjian / Contributor / GettyFor an event in 2019, Anderson stepped out in a little black dress and a bright pink lip.Pamela Anderson 2022
Marc Piasecki / Contributor / GettyFor a Jacquemus show in France in 2022, Anderson went for decadent feathers, a drapey cream gown and a dramatic hat.Pamela anderson 2023
Arnold Jerocki / Contributor / Getty2023 was the first time Anderson hit the red carpet with a bare face. She debuted the no-makeup look during Paris Fashion Week, making headlines all over the media.Pamela Anderson 2024
The Hapa Blonde / Contributor / GettyWe’re obsessed with Anderson’s sparkly mini skirt here in 2024, paired with a white satin button-down and nude pumps.Pamela Anderson 2024
Jamie McCarthy / Staff / GettyAt the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2024, Anderson went for a natural vibe for both her hair and makeup, looking effortlessly stunning.Pamela Anderson now 2025
Aeon / Contributor / GettyAnderson is serving Marilyn Monroe vibes with this curly short ‘do. She keeps it classic in a simple-yet-chic knit dress.Pamela Anderson now 2025
Dia Dipasupil / Staff / GettyLook fresh-faced and glowing, Anderson attended the New York Women in Film this year with a sleek blowout and wispy bangs.
