This return to glam carries additional significance given Pamela’s personal journey in recent years. She has often explained that her choice to go makeup-free was influenced by the passing of her close friend and longtime makeup artist, Alexis Vogel, who died from breast cancer in 2019. Pamela shared with Elle in 2023, “She was the best. And since then, I just felt, without Alexis, it’s just better for me not to wear makeup.” The heartfelt tribute behind her no-makeup decision highlights the depth of her personal connection to beauty and self-expression, making her recent transformation all the more striking.
Even as Pamela has received acclaim for her authenticity, some of her fashion and style choices have drawn criticism. Her appearance at the 2023 Met Gala, in particular, sparked debate, with comparisons to Joan of Arc circulating online. Comments ranged from enthusiastic support to critique of styling decisions, illustrating that boldness often comes with mixed reactions. Still, Pamela’s commitment to self-expression and evolution has remained unshaken. Behind the scenes, sources revealed that her decision to move away from heavy makeup was not purely personal but also strategic. According to an insider, she aimed to distance herself from her “Barbwire” image and the Baywatch persona to be taken seriously as an actor.Continue reading…
