Pamela Anderson attended Pandora’s Talisman Collection launch in New York City makeup-free on Monday, reinforcing a recent streak of natural appearances while publicly rejecting suggestions that a romance with co-star Liam Neeson was a publicity stunt.
The 58-year-old actress wore a black satin top layered over a cream shirt, paired with a midi skirt cinched at the waist with a belt and pointed heels. In the last two years Anderson has frequently appeared at events without the heavy, 1990s–era makeup that once defined her red‑carpet look, a change she has said allows her to approach new roles and public life differently.
Anderson addressed the romance rumours more directly while accepting the Deauville 2025 Talent Award at the Deauville American Film Festival, where Isabelle Huppert presented the honour virtually. Wearing a strapless black floor‑length gown, she told the audience, "I do not and will never feed into PR stunts. That would be a death sentence. I'm authentically driven." She added that she is "superstitious when it comes to love" and prefers to keep her private life out of the public eye.
The actress and the 73-year-old actor have drawn attention while promoting a new comedy together, with some observers interpreting warm interactions during publicity appearances as evidence of a romantic relationship. Anderson and Neeson were seen being affectionate during promotional stops in New York and London, and the film opened in theaters on Aug. 1.
A source speaking to the Daily Mail in late August called the connection between Anderson and Neeson "genuine," saying the two had kept aspects of their relationship private, including visits to Anderson’s home in Canada. The source added that neither party would engage in a publicity stunt and that the pair spent time together with family and pets. The actress has previously had highly publicized relationships and told the Deauville audience she is protective of her romantic life.
Pandora described Anderson in its promotional materials as an iconic figure who has blended acting with philanthropy and advocacy, and noted her continued cultural relevance. Anderson told festival attendees she feels "lucky" to be part of pop culture but said that public recognition can also complicate the work of an actor, adding that she seeks to "shake things up" and approach each role as a chance to start anew.
Anderson’s makeup‑free appearance at the Pandora event follows a pattern of recent red‑carpet choices in which she has emphasized a more natural presentation. Representatives for Anderson and Neeson did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The actors’ film promotion and the award appearance at Deauville have kept questions about their off‑screen relationship in the spotlight, even as Anderson has sought to limit details about her personal life.
The events underline a broader trend among some performers toward publicly embracing less produced looks and asserting greater control over how their private lives intersect with publicity surrounding film releases and awards appearances. Anderson’s remarks at Deauville reiterated that boundary, as she framed her public gestures as professional and insisted her conduct should not be mistaken for manufactured publicity.