Pamela Anderson Debuts Vintage Curls at Academy Museum Gala

Pamela Anderson introduced a vintage-inspired hairstyle and a distinctive Carolina Herrera outfit at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, 2026. According to coverage by Grazia Magazine and AOL, the actor paired short, tousled blonde curls with a crisp white shirt and a voluminous pistachio-colored skirt, bringing a retro aesthetic to the Hollywood red carpet.

Anderson's hairstyle featured rounded curls, airy volume and a chin-length silhouette reminiscent of classic screen sirens. Yahoo described the look as similar to Betty Boop's signature bob, while Grazia highlighted its loose, romantic texture. The styling created the appearance of a shorter cut without necessarily requiring a permanent haircut.

The appearance also marked another change in Anderson's evolving beauty style. Her recent experiments have included a chin-length red bob and shaggy curls with a sculptural fringe, according to Grazia. Since appearing at Paris Fashion Week in 2023 with minimal makeup, she has increasingly embraced a more understated approach to beauty.

For the gala, Anderson selected a look from Carolina Herrera's Spring 2027 collection by designer Wes Gordon, according to Grazia. The ensemble paired a white button-down shirt with a floor-length pistachio skirt featuring an oversized waist bow and a sweeping train.

AOL reported that Anderson left the shirt unbuttoned at the top, creating a plunging neckline that contrasted with its traditional collar and long sleeves. The skirt's layered, lightweight construction added volume, while its dramatic train extended the silhouette across the red carpet.

She completed the outfit with a pale green satin clutch decorated with gold details, delicate gold jewelry and small earrings. Her makeup featured flushed cheeks and a soft pink lip, keeping the overall beauty styling relatively understated.

Grazia noted that the white shirt echoed a signature element of Carolina Herrera's design language and recalled Sharon Stone's 1998 Oscars appearance. The combination of a classic tailored shirt and an elaborate skirt gave Anderson's outfit contrasting formal and relaxed elements.

Anderson's recent career has also brought renewed recognition. According to Grazia, her performance in The Last Showgirl earned her Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. Her latest red carpet appearance continued a period of experimentation with personal style and beauty.

The Academy Museum Gala brought together numerous entertainment figures in Los Angeles, including Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift, according to Yahoo. Anderson drew attention with an ensemble that combined short vintage-inspired curls, an open-collar shirt and a pastel skirt with an oversized bow and extended train.