Pamela Anderson Wows in a Pistachio Chiffon Skirt at the Academy Museum Gala — but Her Hair Sparks Debate — Photos

The "The Last Showgirl" actress gave the red carpet a deliciously soft splash of color, though the verdict on everything above her collar was considerably less sweet.

Pamela Anderson stepped out for the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala, joining fellow guests at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, on October 17, 2026.

With a fresh runway creation and a roomful of famous company, she gave the cameras a gorgeous evening to capture, but admirers soon found themselves disagreeing over how she had finished the look.

A Little Runway Romance for Pamela's Big Night

Pamela had dipped into Carolina Herrera's spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, and honestly, what a lovely color to bring to an evening carpet. Among all the possibilities for gala dressing, soft pistachio feels particularly charming.

According to WWD, creative director Wes Gordon designed the ensemble, which paired a white blouse with a flowing, muted green chiffon skirt. The blouse had long sleeves and a crisp, pointed collar, giving the airy lower half a beautifully tailored companion.

The skirt sat high at her waist, where a bow added an especially pretty finishing touch. From there, the slightly sheer fabric fell all the way to the carpet, letting that delicate green have its moment.

Accessories were restrained, with shimmering stud earrings providing a little sparkle, and of course, the actress opted for subtle makeup.

Of course, a white shirt and a sweeping skirt will always invite a few decorating jokes. Beneath a Facebook reel, one commenter wrote, "And again, the bed sheet for the win 🏆 😛."

Another focused on her beauty look, writing, "Back with the make up [sic]." A third had a much more specific reservation: "I do not like the curls at all, but everything else looks great." And there it was. The skirt had competition for everyone's attention.

That White Shirt Had Admirers Taking Sides

Before getting to those curls, though, the outfit itself deserves its fashion pedigree. Carolina Herrera's spring 2027 collection debuted during New York Fashion Week in September 2026, celebrating the label's 45th anniversary with influences drawn from the 1980s.

Pamela joined other celebrities choosing pieces from the recent spring runways for major appearances. Hers brought that fresh collection into a glamorous setting, with a pairing that made even a familiar white button-up feel ready for a very expensive evening.

The appeal was easy to understand. Still, the meeting of those two fabrics wasn't everyone's favorite part. On a separate Facebook post, one commenter wrote, "That shirt just doesn't go with the skirt. Needs to be chiffon or silk not cotton [sic]."

Other admirers were far too taken with Pamela to get caught up in blouse negotiations. "Her image has changed so much!" one person exclaimed.

"This is the best she's looked in quite awhile👍💖 [sic]," another wrote, while someone else offered the kind of compliment that needs absolutely no embellishment: "I don't think she's ever been more beautiful."

Quite the endorsement for an evening of soft green and crisp white. But the strongest disagreement was still sitting just above that sharp collar.

The Curls Were Getting Their Own Red Carpet Review

Pamela wore her blond hair in flouncy curls, bringing a bouncy finish to the ensemble, introducing a different texture from the smooth blouse and drifting chiffon. To the regular eye, that little burst of volume brought a playful sweetness to the whole outfit.

Some admirers, however, were already mentally booking a different hair appointment. On another Facebook reel, a commenter praised her understated beauty, writing, "Love her natural appearance."

Another was enthusiastic about how she wore the clothes, then drew a very firm line: "She wears it wonderfully, but her hairstyle ...no no no [sic]." One person arrived with an alternative ready to go. "I think her hair would look better longer and less curly. Maybe side part and old Hollywood style [sic]," they suggested.

A harsher assessment followed: "I’m sorry, but the hair is wrong and the outfit is wrong. She is a beautiful woman, but she could’ve looked so much better."

Someone else was still trying to pinpoint their objection. "Like the dress but not the hair and I can’t quite figure out why. Maybe if the curls were a little looser?" they wondered.

Hollywood Had Some Very Big Names to Celebrate

Beyond Pamela's arrival, Saturday night's gala had an impressive guest of honor list. The Academy Museum had announced on August 13 that Charlize Theron, John Carpenter, and Colman Domingo would receive the evening's awards.

Charlize received the Icon Award, recognizing a career with significant global impact. John, whose work encompasses filmmaking and composing, was honored with the Luminary Award for expanding cinema's creative possibilities.

Colman received the Vantage Award, which celebrates an artist helping challenge dominant narratives in film. An awfully good reason to gather Hollywood in its finest. Then there was the musical attraction. Grammy winner Taylor Swift performed.

Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw co-chaired the gala, with Rolex serving as its exclusive presenting partner and a founding supporter of the museum.

Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma explained the occasion's purpose: "The Academy Museum Gala is a celebration of the artists and storytellers whose work continues to shape the cultural impact of cinema around the world."

And the arrivals supplied their own irresistible pleasures. Pamela's waist bow, that airy pistachio skirt, and those much-discussed curls all deserve to be seen together, with the other famous attendees, like Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, and Kim Kardashian, bringing their own glamour to the photographs that follow.

Pamela Anderson Brings Her Stunning Beauty

The Award Recipients and the Performer

Colman Domingo

Taylor Swift

Charlize Theron

John Carpenter

Other Glamorous Attendees

Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba

Inde Navarrette

Kim Kardashian

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Eiza González

Jennifer Hudson

Anna Kendrick

Brittany Snow

Jessica Biel

A$AP Rocky

Eva Longoria