Pamela Anderson Shares Her Inspiration from Iconic Redheads Like Shirley MacLaine and Romy Schneider, Plus a Special Nod to Her Aunt Sherrie
Pamela Anderson Embraces Copper Hair Inspired by Iconic Muses
Pamela Anderson’s recent transformation to copper-hued hair comes with a nod to several of her inspirations, including storied actresses and a personal family connection. In a recent interview for PEOPLE, Anderson revealed her eclectic list of muses, which features notable figures such as Shirley MacLaine and her Aunt Sherrie.
Anderson, who typically opts for drugstore box dye, decided to go professional this time. “This is the character of Jean that I’m creating," she explained, referencing her role in the upcoming film Love Is Not the Answer directed by Michael Cera.
"There’s a little Shirley MacLaine,” she said, as she reflected on her inspirations, also mentioning Romy Schneider, Marlene Jobert, and Isabelle Huppert. However, she highlighted a more personal influence: her Aunt Sherrie. “The hair is a little bit inspired by my aunt, my Auntie Sherrie,” Anderson noted. “She has feathered hair. I said to my aunt, who is a very small-town lady, ‘Who is your hairdresser? I want her to cut my hair, and then I’ll just box color it like I normally [do].’”
In light of this transformation, Anderson’s mother is still adjusting to the change, with Anderson humorously recounting her mom’s reaction: “This is going to take some getting used to. I’ll be blonde in no time. Not that it matters. Or maybe I’ll be a different color hair. Who knows?”
This year marks a significant moment in Anderson’s career with two major releases: The Last Showgirl and The Naked Gun, alongside Liam Neeson. Additionally, her skincare line, Sonsie, inspired by her natural look, signifies her evolving personal and professional landscape.
"It’s nice to change a little bit physically for a role," she remarked, expressing excitement about her upcoming projects. “I really enjoyed that. There were a lot of great people in that film.” Anderson regarded her hair color change as “another form of freedom,” stating, “I’m making choices in my career and the way I look. I’m in control of my own life.”
