It was a night of celebration for Pamela Anderson. The actress graced the 2026 amfAR Gala on Sept. 6, where she was honored with amfAR’s prestigious Award of Courage for her philanthropic work and longstanding support of the fight against AIDS. The gala was held during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice.

Colorful as ever, Anderson wore a vibrant orange gown paired with a matching shawl. The “Baywatch” star’s ensemble was crafted of a shiny satin fabric in a fresh citrusy hue reminiscent of freshly squeezed juice. The gown consisted of a strappy bodice with a straight-across neckline that gave way to a fitted midsection taken in with two darts down the front.

The skirt of Anderson’s gown slightly tapered out but was rather fitted, pooling at her feet. The accompanying shawl created volume that the dress lacked, taking up space as it trailed along the ground, draped stylishly over Anderson’s arms. The chosen orange hue was a bold option that greatly complemented the star’s skin tone and blonde tresses.

A new normal for the thespian, Anderson went bare-faced, save for what looked like a glossy lip. The choice to go sans makeup leaves her looking fresh-faced and youthful. Anderson began going without glam in 2023 during Paris Fashion Week, a choice that had many talking.

She’s kept up her no-makeup look over the years, only opting for light blush and gloss on red carpets if she feels like it. In an interview with Today, Anderson said that after her makeup artist Alexis Vogel died in 2019 of breast cancer, she opted to leave her signature 90s look behind. “She was the best. And since then, I just felt, without Alexis, it’s just better for me not to wear makeup.” 

The “Barb Wire” actress’ hair was curled inwards with a wide-barrel iron, creating large curls that framed her features, volumized at the root. Letting her dress shine, Anderson opted for subtle gold studs with gemstone adornments.

“Pamela Anderson is not only an outstanding and iconic actress, but she has always used her platform to raise awareness and champion a diverse range of important causes,” said amfAR CEO Kyle Clifford. “She is tireless in fighting for what she believes in, and her courage is an inspiration to us all. We could not be more thrilled to be able to recognize her at our event this year.”