Pamela Anderson unveiled a cabin bearing her name along the Promenade des Planches at the 51st Deauville American Film Festival on Saturday and pushed back against recent speculation that her reported closeness with actor Liam Neeson was a publicity stunt.
The 58-year-old former Baywatch star appeared at the ceremony in a flowing black maxi skirt and a crisp short-sleeve box shirt, buttoned to the top. She paired the outfit with black heels and sunglasses and smiled as she stood beside the white-painted stand that carried her name as part of the film festival tribute to her career.
Representatives and public statements from Anderson addressed mounting media speculation about her relationship with 73-year-old Neeson, with Anderson denying that the connection was orchestrated as a PR stunt. Organizers at Deauville hosted the unveiling as part of the festival’s ongoing recognition of figures with notable contributions to American and international cinema.
The Promenade des Planches is known for its tradition of honoring actors and filmmakers with named cabins and boards, which serve as public tributes along Deauville's seaside walkway. Festival events this year have included screenings, retrospectives and tributes to a range of film industry figures; Anderson’s ceremony placed her among those recognized during the festival’s 51st edition.
Anderson, who rose to fame in the 1990s as a regular on the television series Baywatch, has continued to attract attention for both her career and her public profile. The Deauville tribute acknowledged her long-running presence in film and television while providing an opportunity for Anderson to appear on the international festival circuit.
Festival officials did not immediately provide additional comment on the exchange about Anderson’s personal life. Neeson, a veteran actor whose career spans several decades, has not issued a public statement connected to the Deauville ceremony. Coverage of the festival continues, with organizers scheduling further screenings and guest appearances through the event’s closing days.