Pamela Anderson opts for a toned down look on the Cannes red carpet

HOLLYWOOD bombshell Pamela Anderson has embraced a toned-down look for this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Pamela Anderson at the premiere of 120 Beats Per Minute in Cannes. Picture: Neilson Barnard

PAMELA Anderson used to be known for her wild on-camera behaviour and scandalous red carpet looks but nowadays, the 49-year-old couldn’t be more different.

The Baywatch actress headed to Cannes Film Festival this week and walked the red carpet on Saturday for the French drama 120 Beats Per Minute.

Anderson was praised for her demure look which featured her iconic blonde hair slicked back into a ponytail, a pair of oversized diamond-encrusted statement earrings and an elegant Vivienne Westwood gown.

Actress Pamela Anderson on the Cannes red carpet. Picture: Neilson Barnard.

Anderson opted for a creased black gown. Picture: Andreas Rentz

The actress also posed for plenty of selfies with fans while giving those watching the red carpet a cheerful wave.

Anderson poses for selfies on the red carpet. Picture: Antonin Thuillier.

The US-Canadian actress waved at fans and photographers. Picture: Alberto Pizzoli

The toned-down look was in stark contrast to her red carpet appearance at the same film festival 10 years ago in 2007, when she walked the carpet for some of the festival’s iconic parties.

Anderson walks the red carpet for the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth

Anderson shot to worldwide fame when she wore that iconic red swimming costume in the hit 90s series Baywatch.

The lifeguard series became such a cult favourite among fans that the show has just been adapted for film.

Anderson signed on for a brief cameo in the brand new movie which stars Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson.

Earlier this month, Anderson brought the glamour to another red carpet as she led the stars of the new Baywatch film at its world premiere in Miami.

Pamela looked sensational in a figure hugging gown.

The shimmering design tailed off at the bottom and lay out to one side as she posed for the cameras.

Her long blonde hair had been styled into large Hollywood curls which allowed to run loose over her shoulders.

Pamela looks fresh faced on the red carpet at the world premiere of Baywatch in Miami. Picture: Omar Vega

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