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The Met Gala is usually a time for people to show up in their best outfits, push fashion boundaries, command attention, and chase the spotlight. But Pamela Anderson did something different. She strolled in like she had nothing to prove. And that made her either one of the most laid-back women in the room or the most powerful one. The 57-year-old actress arrived at fashion's biggest night in a sculptural, icy blue Tory Burch gown that looked more like art than clothing. It was both elegant yet bold. But it wasn't just the dress that made people look twice. It was the hair, the fresh bob with fringe, a playful chop that brought her back to her five-year-old self. “This looks like my kindergarten picture,” she said, laughing. Pamela Anderson worked on her outfit with Tory Burch for months View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pamela Anderson (@pamelaanderson) Pamela Anderson's outfit and look were unsurprising, seeing that the actress has been undergoing major life changes. She dropped her cartoonish makeup and is embracing a minimalist lifestyle. From her appearance at the Met Gala, It is obvious that she is sticking to her recent changes, and she's not chasing approval anymore. While others spent hours preparing for the event, she kept things peaceful. In her words, “I could have jumped out of the shower and put the dress on.” Her look was simple but personal. She had no over-the-top glam or heavy accessories. It was just her beauty, repurposed diamonds, and a confidence that said: I'm here on my own terms. Pamela Anderson/Instagram She worked closely with designer Tory Burch for months, with fittings and sketches passed back and forth while she filmed Place to Be in Australia. The final dress, crafted with traditional menswear techniques, silver sequins, and hand-sculpted boning, looked like it belonged in a museum. Anderson joked that the gown looked so structured it could stand on its own without her. The theme for this year's gala, Tailored for You, encouraged guests to express personal style with courage. And Anderson did just that. This is Pamela Anderson's second Met Gala appearance While the fashion was headline-worthy, the real story might be Pamela Anderson's presence at the event. She didn't come alone; her son Brandon joined her, making the night feel more special. She sat at Tory Burch's table alongside creative heavyweights like Jeremy O. Harris, Rashid Johnson, and Janicza Bravo. Anderson described it as a “fun power table” full of collaboration and camaraderie. Pamela Anderson and her son, Brandon/X “It felt like a magical night,” she said. “Very relaxed, very peaceful.” And while many stars partied into the early hours, Anderson was back in her hotel room by 11 p.m. The next morning, she revealed that she took a quiet walk in Central Park at 5 a.m. to visit a tree she adopted in 2022. Surprisingly, this is Pamela Anderson's second-ever Met Gala appearance, but she revealed that it did not make the event any less intimidating. However, she felt more relaxed at this one. With recent award nominations for The Last Showgirl and a busy schedule ahead with theater and film projects, she's not slowing down. THE LAST SHOWGIRL, Pamela Anderson, 2024. © Roadside Attractions / courtesy Everett Collection Despite all the activities and achievements, her property on Vancouver Island in rural Canada remains her happy place. She's building a greenhouse, planting her vegetables, and watching her peonies bloom. And in between it all, she's acting, learning, and continuing to surprise people. “I still don't know what I'm made of,” she said. “But I always knew I could do more.” And it reminded us that sometimes, the most rebellious thing a woman can, do is simply be herself.