Pamela Anderson Suddenly Revives Her Iconic ’90s Glam — and People Have Plenty to Say

Pamela Anderson has taken on many roles over the years — Baywatch icon, beauty trendsetter, and now, a champion of the bare-faced look. At 58, she’s been making waves on red carpets with her effortlessly elegant style and minimal (if any) makeup. So when L.A. makeup artist David Velasquez shared a photo of Pamela rocking full ’90s glam, the internet erupted — and fans couldn’t get enough.

Pamela Anderson was the It-Girl of the ’90s

Everyone remembers Pamela Anderson’s unforgettable turn as CJ Parker on Baywatch — the quintessential ’90s bombshell with sun-kissed hair, iconic curves, and magnetic screen presence. She wasn’t just part of the era — she defined it.

Now, decades later, Pamela’s return to the spotlight is just as captivating. Her stripped-down, natural beauty has fans celebrating her all over again — but there’s also a deep love for the nostalgic side of her look. So when celebrity makeup artist David Velasquez (a.k.a. @mugopus on Instagram) gave her a head-turning makeover in full ’90s glam, it sent the internet into a frenzy. With glossy lips, smoky eyes, and that unmistakable attitude, the transformation felt like a time capsule — like she stepped right off the Baywatch set. It’s proof: Pamela never left the spotlight — she just evolved.

Lately, she’s been widely praised for embracing a makeup-free look.

At 58, Pamela Anderson is turning heads on the red carpet with her signature pencil-thin brows, platinum blonde hair, and barely a swipe of makeup. Her fresh-faced glow has been winning over fans and the film world alike, earning her heaps of praise and prompting one admirer to comment, “It’s so beautiful to watch this ’90s icon finally breaking free from chains. You’re my butterfly of strength.”

Another fan gushed, “You just keep getting more and more gorgeous. Your authentic, unbridled joy is so palatable and precious.”

She went with barely-there makeup at the 2025 Met Gala as well, also debuting a bold, new hairstyle, which prompted Katy Perry to write, “One of my favorite looks! And the hair was the cherry. 👏❤️”

Pamela Anderson’s makeup-free era wasn’t part of some grand plan. In a 2023 interview, the Baywatch star shared that after the passing of her longtime makeup artist, Alexis Vogel, going barefaced just felt like the natural next step. “She was the best. And since then, I just felt, without Alexis, it’s just better for me not to wear makeup.”

Fans agreed, writing, “I think it’s strange that we see men without makeup, and it’s normal, but if we see women without makeup, it’s shocking to us. I applaud her for making a statement, and maybe some women will follow.”

Fans agree — Pamela Anderson is absolutely stunning, with or without makeup!

In one of the first looks crafted by Velasquez, Pamela looked like she had stepped straight out of the ’90s, draped in a striking red Versace robe. Her makeup featured sultry smoky eyes, dramatic lashes, darkened skinny brows, and a perfectly over-lined beige lip. Fans were quick to call it the ultimate flex — proving she can go full glam, but she doesn’t need to.

Most fans agree that Pamela Anderson looks stunning whether she’s bare-faced or fully glammed up. One Instagram user wrote, “I love her either way but I’ve missed this Pam!!!” Another added, “She looks the same!!! She’s gorgeous both ways!”

One fan on X (formerly Twitter) said, “Pamela Anderson finally dipped back into her ’90s glam and I love.”

The second look featured Pamela with voluminous waves and the same signature ’90s makeup. This time, she wore a white vest paired with jeans that extended seamlessly into Western-style boots. Once again, she looked like she had stepped straight out of the past — and though the years have gone by, Pamela Anderson only seems to be getting more beautiful.

While the original Baywatch star is sending fans into a nostalgic frenzy with her latest looks, Salma Hayek made waves of her own — rocking a bikini on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover at 58, proving that age is nothing but a number.