Pamela Anderson, a Hollywood icon known for her charisma and beauty, recently opened up about her childhood dreams and her admiration for the late pop legend Michael Jackson.
In an interview with W Magazine, the 57-year-old actress and model shared that her childhood crush on Jackson left her with unexpected disappointment. “Michael Jackson. I thought he would want to marry me,” Anderson confessed when asked about her youthful fantasies. “Then I met him, and he didn’t ask me to marry him! I was really disappointed.”
While her dream of marrying the King of Pop never came true, Anderson’s admiration for Jackson, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 50 due to cardiac arrest caused by a Propofol overdose, was a cherished part of her childhood imagination.
Recently, Anderson has been making headlines for her stunning appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes and her participation in W Magazine’s prestigious Best Performances Portfolio. The annual feature, curated by editor-at-large Lynn Hirschberg, showcased Anderson in a stylish trench coat, exuding timeless elegance alongside other Hollywood stars.
The evening was especially significant for Anderson, who celebrated her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for her role in The Last Showgirl. The Baywatch star earned recognition in the Best Actress – Drama category for her portrayal of a faded Las Vegas showgirl, a performance that critics have praised for its depth and vulnerability.
Although she did not take home the award—Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres won for her role in I’m Still Here—Anderson expressed gratitude and hope in a heartfelt message shared with People.
“I share this beautiful nomination with The Last Showgirl family, my own family, and my hardworking companions on this interesting journey,” she said. “It is never too late to dream, to start again, to stay open to possibilities—we are not all so lucky.”
Anderson concluded her statement with a message of love and optimism: “I wish everyone my love and thanks while I navigate this new exciting chapter.”
As Anderson continues to reinvent herself, her journey inspires others to embrace second chances and pursue their dreams, no matter the stage of life.