Turin: Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson will receive the prestigious Stella della Mole Award for lifetime achievement at the 44th Torino Film Festival in Italy, recognising her contribution to the entertainment industry and her recent work in independent cinema.
The former Baywatch star will attend the festival to introduce a special screening of Gia Coppola’s film The Last Showgirl. The film brought renewed attention to her acting abilities and earned her a Golden Globe nomination in 2025. Anderson will also participate in an on-stage conversation with festival audiences.
Stella della Mole Award for Anderson
The Stella della Mole Award has previously been presented to several prominent international figures from the film industry, including Spike Lee, Antonio Banderas, Angelina Jolie and Sharon Stone.
Torino Film Festival artistic director Giulio Base praised Anderson’s performance in The Last Showgirl, highlighting the unexpected emotional depth and sensitivity she brought to the role. He noted that her expressions and gestures revealed an impressive dimension of her acting abilities.
The recognition marks an important milestone in Anderson’s career, which spans television, mainstream cinema and independent film productions.
The Last Showgirl Revives Awards Spotlight
Directed by Gia Coppola, The Last Showgirl proved to be a significant turning point in Anderson’s recent career. Her portrayal in the film earned critical appreciation and a 2025 Golden Globe nomination, introducing her dramatic acting abilities to a wider audience.
The special screening at the Torino festival will be accompanied by an interaction with the actress, offering audiences insights into her experience of making the film and her evolving approach to acting.
Expanding Her Presence in Cinema
Anderson has continued to explore diverse film projects and collaborations. She appeared alongside Liam Neeson in Paramount’s reboot of The Naked Gun, returning to the comedy genre.
She has also been associated with Karim Aïnouz’s Rosebush Pruning and attended the Venice Film Festival for the presentation of Kornél Mundruczó’s Place to Be, which features Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi and Murray Bartlett.
Her upcoming projects include Brian Klugman’s Somedays, alongside Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Cera’s Love Is Not the Answer and Sally Potter’s Alma.
Torino Film Festival from November 24
The 44th Torino Film Festival will take place from November 24 to December 2 in Turin, Italy. The festival has established itself as an important platform for independent cinema, emerging filmmakers and internationally recognised artists.
Anderson’s lifetime achievement honour is expected to be among the highlights of this year’s programme. Her participation will celebrate a career that has evolved from television stardom to mainstream productions and critically recognised independent cinema.
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