Pamela Anderson’s son, Brandon Thomas Lee, was instrumental in helping her land the role in The Last Showgirl, showcasing a side of the actress that the world had yet to fully see.

Pamela Anderson’s son, Brandon, is determined to let the world see the real side of his famous mom. He believes there’s much more to her than what most people know.

The Baywatch star is a proud mother to her two sons, Brandon and Dylan, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Tommy Lee. The pair were married from 1995 to 1998, during which time they welcomed their boys into the world.

Their high-profile relationship brought Anderson into the spotlight, but her son wants to ensure the world understands her beyond her public image.

The year Anderson and Lee tied the knot, a private tape of the couple was infamously leaked, forever intertwining her career with scandal. This event later became the basis for Hulu’s series Pam & Tommy, starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan.

Alongside the scandal, Anderson’s widespread fame from Baywatch locked her into the “blonde bombshell” stereotype, something she has been trying to break free from ever since.

Now, The Last Showgirl offers Anderson a fresh narrative. The 57-year-old actress recently earned her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Shelly in the Gia Coppola-directed drama. It’s a significant milestone in her career and a moment of well-earned recognition.

The pivotal role in The Last Showgirl came to Anderson thanks to her son Brandon. The 28-year-old actor-turned-producer brought the script to her, recognizing it as a unique opportunity for his mom.

Brandon previously produced her 2023 Netflix documentary Pamela, A Love Story, which explored her life, career, and the misinterpretations surrounding her public persona. Reflecting on the documentary, he shared that his primary goal was to help people truly understand who Pamela Anderson is, beyond the

“It was really holding her back in terms of the opportunity she was being presented,” Brandon told Variety, reflecting on how his mom’s public image had impacted her opportunities.

As someone actively managing the Anderson family’s business affairs, Brandon shared his motivation for stepping into this role: “The reason I got involved, other than for various business reasons – my personal mission was to give my mom the opportunities she gave me as a child.”

He went on to add, “She would do anything for me. She showed up and was a very good mother. And at a certain point in your life, you become a protector.”

“I knew from a very early age that I was going to eventually be the one that put the stake in the ground for my family and rally around that.”

Brandon admitted that it would have been an easy path to capitalize on the public’s perception of his mother. However, he recognized that doing so wouldn’t have aligned with what truly made her happy.

“I really just wanted her to feel like she had the opportunity, whether it happened or not, to achieve success in the field she wanted to be in,” he continued, emphasizing how important it was for his mom to feel empowered and supported in chasing her dreams.

The release of Pamela, A Love Story marked a turning point in public opinion. Brandon observed a noticeable shift in how people viewed his mom, moving toward a more nuanced and appreciative understanding of her life and career.

With the critical acclaim surrounding The Last Showgirl, Brandon feels optimistic about the future. He believes this recognition is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Pamela Anderson in the world of film.