The Last Showgirl’s spotlight reveals the real Pamela Anderson: "It’s taken me all this time to just be myself.”

“The Last Showgirl” stars Anderson as a Las Vegas dancer who finds herself at an unexpected crossroads when the show that has employed her for three decades suddenly closes. The acclaimed character study has generated major Oscar buzz for Anderson, which could continue to build when it opens in theaters across America in January.

Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Roadside Attractions is previewing Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl, starring Pamela Anderson. The film, featured in the Toronto International Film Festival in September, follows Shelly (Anderson) as she faces her show's unexpected closure after 30 years of performances.

I kind of would think of Marilyn Monroe or actors that were no longer present, no one else really felt right,” Coppola said during a Sunday evening post-screening Q&A in New York City. (As the film gears up for its release next month,

From attending Paris Fashion Week without a stitch of makeup to walking the red carpet with little-to-no cosmetics, Pamela Anderson isn’t afraid to show her natural beauty. This understated confidence came in handy for her latest role in The Last Showgirl.

Roadside Attractions has shared a trailer for The Last Showgirl, the upcoming drama from director Gia Coppola which stars Pamela Anderson as a seasoned showgirl who is forced to plan a future after her show abruptly ends after 30 years.

Pamela Anderson plays a fading Vegas performer in the first teaser for The Last Showgirl. Watch the new teaser now.