“Not the Bangs!” Pamela Anderson Debuts Bold New Look — and Reactions Are Divided

Pamela Anderson has always been someone the world watches closely — whether it’s her iconic red swimsuit days, her unexpected makeup-free transformation, or her fearless attitude toward aging in the spotlight. So when she stepped onto the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala, all eyes were on her once again.

Once known for her iconic glam looks, Pamela Anderson made a bold decision: to step away from makeup and embrace her natural beauty. And ever since, every time she steps out, heads turn — not because of heavy eyeliner or red lips, but because of her quiet confidence.

But when Pamela appeared at the Golden Globes, her look sparked a wave of mixed reactions. While many praised her elegance, others were quick to point out that she may have worn a touch of makeup — and some fans didn’t hold back their disappointment.

For someone who’s become a symbol of bare-faced beauty, even a little mascara didn’t go unnoticed.
But here’s the truth: Pamela’s message was never about perfection — it was about choice. Whether she wears makeup or not, she’s still breaking the mold — and doing it her way.

Anderson shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, expressing her gratitude: “Thank you to the @goldenglobes for the beautiful evening—congratulations to all the winners, fellow nominees, and inspired filmmakers... It was exciting to be surrounded by so many talented artists... I can’t wait to be back.”

Her post quickly garnered praise from her followers, with comments such as, “An absolute legend,” “Looking absolutely gorgeous,” “Elegantly beautiful without forcing anything 😍,” “You are so beautiful 😭,” and “You are an inspiration to every woman!”

Others added, “I love you @pamelaanderson. A classic beauty. A national treasure,” and “She’s a bombshell even without makeup, who would’ve known 🤯🤩 Very few ppl would look this good 😍.”

However, her appearance did not go unnoticed by a more critical audience. Some eagle-eyed observers took issue with the minimal makeup look.

Others added, “She’s not even totally makeup-free. I admire her though,” and, “She’s definitely cheating on the makeup spectrum.”

Another, offering a more detailed critique, said, “The thing is, she is wearing minimal makeup and not makeup-free. You can see she has a light foundation, thin eyebrow pencil (or coloring), and lip gloss. She just isn’t wearing eye makeup or caking it on. Personally, I think she can do what she likes, but I think she looks ‘unfinished.’ Filling in those 70’s brows and wearing a little mascara would make all the difference, but it’s just my opinion.”

In May 2025, the actress made an appearance at the Met Gala, once again embracing her signature no-makeup look. But this time, there was a twist — she debuted a dramatically different hairstyle that caught everyone’s attention. One person wrote, “Nooooo not the bangs!!!!” Another agreed, “NO NO NO JUST NO why did you cut your hair off?”

However, the majority rallied behind Anderson, applauding her for staying true to herself and embracing change on her own terms.

From hair makeovers to full image reinventions, these celebrities have taken their appearance in a whole new direction — and the world noticed.