Pamela Anderson’s latest movie, The Last Showgirl Director Gia Coppola spoke about the actress’ commitment to the project.
The Hollywood star and director was presented with the Pioneer Award as part of the 2024 Winter Screening Series at the Sun Valley Film Festival on December 6.
In conversation with VarietyCoppola praised Anderson’s dedication to his project, highlighting him as a guiding force throughout the production.
“[Pamela] “Really setting the bar for all of us to just be honest and real and raw and vulnerable, and really build a family bond together, which was so important to go beyond that in the movie,” Coppola said. shared by
Anderson, for his part, described his motivation with humility.
“I would tell girls, ‘Look, you’re going to do a hundred more films. You’ve had a long time in the film industry. This might be my only chance,'” she said.
The film tells the story of Shelly, a seasoned showgirl played by Anderson, who grapples with her future when her performance calls it quits.
The production, which featured a tight 18-day shooting schedule, required Anderson to bring her A-game from day one.
“I knew I had to prepare for this film like I would a play,” Anderson explained.
The Pioneer Award celebrates innovators who have made significant contributions to the art of filmmaking, and Anderson and Coppola’s collaboration on the heartfelt project earned them the honor.