"The Last Showgirl"

Pamela Anderson is delighted with the role of a lifetime

Pamela Anderson

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For US actress Pamela Anderson ("Baywatch"), her leading role in "The Last Showgirl" is a dream come true. The sex icon herself talks about the role of a lifetime.

For US actress Pamela Anderson ("Baywatch"), her starring role in "The Last Showgirl" is a dream come true. "I think I've been preparing for this part my whole life," said Anderson on Friday evening (local time) at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Director Gia Coppola's drama celebrated its world premiere there in front of an enthusiastic audience.

Anderson thrilled by the script
Just receiving a script like the one for "The Last Showgirl" was a completely new experience for her, said Anderson. "It was the first time I had ever read a good, coherent script," said the 57-year-old in Toronto.

"Then I thought: I'm the only one who can do it. I have nothing to lose and I'm just going to do it. I've never felt so strongly about a role before."

What is "The Last Showgirl" about?
Anderson plays Shelley, a dancer who has been performing in one of the last traditional Las Vegas shows for over 30 years. When stage manager Eddie (Dave Bautista) announces the end of the long-running show, Shelley has to say goodbye to her dancing family and the glittering world adorned with crystals and reorganize her life. Her best friend Annette (Jamie Lee Curtis) stands by her side.