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Lily James transforms into Pamela Anderson wearing iconic Baywatch red swimsuit

British actress Lily James has completely transformed into Pamela Anderson for her latest TV role, with fans stunned at just how much they look alike.

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Lily James has completely transformed into Pamela Anderson for her latest role.

The 32-year-old English actress is portraying the US pin-up queen in the upcoming series, Pam & Tommy and has undergone a drastic makeover to become the blonde bombshell.

James looked nothing like her normal self in new photos taken during filming of the show at the beach in Malibu.

Lily James as Pamela Anderson filming Pam & Tommy in Malibu. Picture: Backgrid
Lily James as Pamela Anderson filming Pam & Tommy in Malibu. Picture: Backgrid

The Cinderella star was seen wearing the iconic red one-piece swimsuit Anderson wore in the 1989 series Baywatch, in which she played lifeguard CJ Parker.

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Pamela Anderson wearing the original red swimsuit in Baywatch.
Pamela Anderson wearing the original red swimsuit in Baywatch.

James’ short brown hair was replaced with a peroxide blonde wig, and she was sporting a noticeably larger bust as she was seen running along the sand during shooting.

It comes after James surprised fans when she took to Instagram last week giving a first glimpse at herself in character.

James stars alongside Sebastian Stan, who will play Tommy Lee, in the upcoming Hulu series, which takes a comedic look at the true story behind the first ever viral video – Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s sex tape.

The pair married less than a week after they first met in 1995.

The tape they made having sex during their honeymoon was stolen from their home and distributed online.

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Lily James normally looks very different. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Lily James normally looks very different. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

At the time, Anderson and Lee sued the distributer, Internet Entertainment Group, eventually reaching a settlement.

James and Sebastian star alongside a star-studded cast, including Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Taylor Schilling, Andrew Dice Clay, Pepi Sonuga, Spenser Granese and Mozhan Marnò.

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