Pamela Anderson’s Biggest Concern Is Climate Change

Pamela Anderson is currently in Australia for intimate events with fans, speaking on topics such as learning how to embrace change and trusting what comes next. But during an interview with the Hollywood star, Refinery29 Australia uncovered Anderson's biggest concerns: climate change, people prioritising profit over our world, and problems with leadership. It's refreshing to see an actor take a stand for what she believes in, with The Last Showgirl star making headlines for just that over the past few years.

"In a world that is self-obsessed, we risk the danger of prioritising profit over human, animal and nature's interest," Anderson says. "Narcissistic behaviour is malignant in our leadership, we have to listen to the trees!" When it comes to climate change, the Earth is currently warming at a rate never seen before. And it's we as humans who are to blame.

"If you want to ask me about my deepest concern, it would be a shame to not mention, as a lover of nature and life — it is climate change," she declares. "Pollution and climate ignores borders, environmental damage in one region drifts globally, the divisions fought so fiercely on the ground simply do not exist from above, and that war is its biggest contributor. Pray for peace."

The star also doesn't just talk the talk, but her own appearance also reminds us daily not to always buy into the countless makeup products served up to us on our Instagram and TikTok feeds. Anderson has been proudly makeup-free since 2019, after her trusted makeup artist Alexis Vogel passed away.

"I appreciate the love I've received from this personal experiment of mine — it's something I did for myself. It's a journey, I save a lot of time!" However, she's quick to note that she doesn't condemn makeup usage and still has a soft spot for it. "But I also love makeup, it's just not something I must do to feel better. I believe in great skin care, but simple, not over-promised or gimmicky."

If she could give advice to her 20-year-old self, Anderson would keep it simple. "I would say do the best you can, and be kind, love with all your heart and be strong (I think it's what I've done)," the star muses. "When in doubt, I refer to my favourite poem by St Francis — 'make me an instrument of peace…' — if a spotlight finds you, be a beacon of hope and love."

The star has navigated through ageism, sexism and other dicey parts of Hollywood with strength and grace. As a result, her career has seen somewhat of a resurgence with her latest projects, and it's not one she's taking for granted.

"I start another film in May, have a musical-ish shooting in late summer [winter for Australia], and a theatre production in the works for 2027, and another film being written now that Kornel Mondruczo will direct," she says. "I have a lot to look forward to and I am blessed to be given this second chance at a career that almost slipped through my fingers."