The Last Showgirl

Last updated

The Last Showgirl
LastShowgirlPoster.jpeg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Gia Coppola
Written byKate Gersten
Based onBody of Work
by Kate Gersten
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Edited by
  • Blair McClendon
  • Cam McLauchlin
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed by Roadside Attractions
Release dates
  • September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)(TIFF)
  • December 13, 2024 (2024-12-13)(United States)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget<$2 million [1]
Box office$4.1 million [2]

The Last Showgirl is a 2024 American drama film directed by Gia Coppola and written by Kate Gersten. It stars Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, and Kiernan Shipka. Its plot focuses on a middle-aged Las Vegas showgirl who is faced with an uncertain future after learning that the revue she has performed in for three decades is scheduled to close. The screenplay was adapted by Gersten from her own play, Body of Work, which she based on her visits to the Jubilee! show shortly before its closure in 2016.

Contents

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, and began a limited theatrical release in the United States on December 13, before expanding on January 10, 2025. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with Anderson's performance garnering critical praise. The film received two nominations at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Anderson) and Best Original Song for "Beautiful That Way", and two at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Anderson) and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Curtis). Curtis additionally received a nomination at the British Academy Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.

Plot

Shelly Gardner is a 57-year-old showgirl who has performed for three decades in Le Razzle Dazzle, a classic French-style revue at a casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Her co-stars in the show now include several younger women, including Mary-Anne and Jodie, who view Shelly as a mother figure. Shelly's older friend, Annette, maintains a close kinship with Shelly, despite having been ousted from the show years prior, and now works as a cocktail waitress.

Eddie, the producer of the show, breaks the news that Le Razzle Dazzle is due to close in two weeks due to declining ticket sales, and is to be replaced by the more contemporary, neo-burlesque circus show that already took over their most popular nights. Shelly is crestfallen by the news, and views the replacement show as obscene and garish. Mary-Anne and Jodie begin auditioning for roles in other shows on the Las Vegas Strip, despite Shelly's objections that they are low-class and too risqué. With no means for retirement and few resources, Shelly worries for her livelihood.

Shelly notices her newest paychecks are smaller due to the fewer shows with fewer ticket-buyers, and she is docked for tearing her costume which required new fabric to be ordered. Shelly reaches out to Hannah, her semi-estranged daughter. Hannah lived with family friends for much of her adolescence and is now a student in Arizona. Hannah briefly visits Shelly at her home, but their reunion is marred by Hannah's emotional distance and Shelly's lack of realism. Shelly shows lack of knowledge of her daughter, forgetting her daughter's age and asking her if she has declared a major. Hannah declines dinner with Shelly that night but later changes her mind and they enjoy each other's company.

Hannah later attends a Le Razzle Dazzle performance, unbeknownst to Shelly. Afterward, Hannah confronts her in the dressing room, offended that her mother prioritized the show over caring for her. Shelly storms out and Hannah briefly meets Eddie before leaving. Jodie comes by Shelly's place distraught because her own mother will not talk to her, but Shelly is unempathetic and rebuffs her. At the next show, Jodie refuses to help Shelly get ready, leading her to rip part of her costume and ultimately miss her cue, breaking down on the floor backstage. Shelly invites Eddie to dinner, where she discusses her future and feelings of alienation as an aging woman, frustrated that Eddie can continue working for the casino as a producer of the new show. Through their conversation, it is revealed that Eddie is Hannah's father, a fact which neither has ever disclosed to Hannah. Eddie implies his disappointment about Hannah's upbringing, while Shelly condemns Eddie for his failure to be present in Hannah's life.

Annette and the other older cocktail waitress are shown having their shifts cut early in favor of younger new hires. Annette seemingly gets drunk while working on the casino floor and begins dancing. When she next appears with Shelly, she reveals that she's lost her job, and needs a place to live, as she has been living out of her car for several weeks. She asks Shelly to let her live with her, and promises it will be only temporary.

Shelly auditions at a casting call also attended by Mary-Anne. The audition goes poorly, as Shelly is clearly nervous and unfamiliar with modern auditioning. The director stops Shelly early and plainly tells her she is not a talented dancer, and made up for it with youth and looks when she was hired years ago at Le Razzle Dazzle. Shelly is shattered and humiliated, and Mary-Anne misses her own audition slot to console her and get her to leave the stage. Before driving off, Shelly verbally attacks Mary-Anne in her grief over giving up her life for this unforgiving industry, telling her she is not their mother and she does not love them.

Shelly leaves Hannah an apologetic voicemail and appears to reconcile with Jodie and Mary-Anne. At the final performance of Le Razzle Dazzle, Shelly tells Eddie she is considering moving to Arizona so she can present for Hannah's graduation, but also considers maybe working as a cocktail waitress like Annette. Shelly envisions Hannah smiling at her backstage and watching excitedly in the audience with Eddie, but it is unclear if Hannah truly forgave her or if it was just a manifestation of Shelly's hopes.

Cast

Production

Development

Kate Gersten adapted the screenplay from her own unproduced play Body of Work (developed at Roundabout Theatre), which she had been inspired to write in conjunction with her visits to the Jubilee! show before it closed in 2016. [3] Coppola said that the play's structure allowed them to keep the story contained and create an intimate movie. [4] [5] She began collaborating with producer and cousin Robert Schwartzman in 2021, opting for a modest budget and short shoot to keep creative control: "By staying intimate, I get to keep my creative autonomy. When I came across Kate's play, it lends itself structurally to doing a movie in that way. There are not a lot of locations and a small cast, so you can be insulated." [6]

Casting

The casting of Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka and Billie Lourd was announced in February 2024 as filming had wrapped. [7] Coppola wanted to cast Anderson as Shelly after watching her 2023 documentary Pamela, a Love Story . [8] She sent the script to Anderson's then-agent who turned it down within the hour without letting Anderson know about it. Coppola then reached out to Anderson's son Brandon through mutual friends, passing it along to his mother, who had largely given up on acting. [1] [9] Anderson said: "I've been handed a lot of scripts in my life, but never a challenge like this. You don't see parts like this when you're working in your bathing suit. I was so drawn to the character, I heard her voice in my head and pictured everything. I thought, 'Oh! This is that thing people talk about when they read material and know they have to do it.'" [10] Anderson likened the film's style and her emotional trust with Coppola to the works of John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands. [11] Curtis agreed to star in the film when director Coppola told her Anderson was playing the lead character. [12] [13] Similarly to Anderson and Curtis, Coppola instantly thought of Bautista for his part after recalling a conversation between the two from years prior about his desire for dramatic roles. [5]

Filming

Principal photography took place on location in Las Vegas over the course of 18 days [14] on a budget of under $2 million. [15] Coppola was inspired by nonfiction views of Vegas, from documentaries to the work of the late journalist and art critic Dave Hickey, stating: "I didn't look to movies for inspiration on this project; I was looking to photography. I knew this world because of that." Coppola reunited with cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who shot her 2013 directorial feature film debut Palo Alto as well as 2020's Mainstream . Arkapaw shot The Last Showgirl on 16mm film to capture a raw, grainy quality, using a handheld camera and custom anamorphic lenses. [6] The scenes with Curtis were shot first as she only had four days available to film in January 2024. [12] [16]

The showgirl costumes worn by the cast in the film were archival pieces designed by Peter Menefee [17] and Bob Mackie, some of which were used in the actual Jubilee! revue. [18]

Music

The Last Showgirl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Film score by
Andrew Wyatt
ReleasedDecember 20, 2024 (2024-12-20)
Length31:30
Label Milan
Producer Andrew Wyatt
Andrew Wyatt chronology
Barbie (Score from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
(2023)		The Last Showgirl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
(2024)
Singles from The Last Showgirl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  1. "Beautiful That Way"
    Released: December 9, 2024

The film's score was written by Andrew Wyatt; Coppola sent him some stills and invited him to the film's shoot in Las Vegas in order to persuade him to join the project. [19] Wyatt watched the film's final cut the day after his "I'm Just Ken" performance at the 96th Academy Awards, and suggested to Coppola to incorporate an original song instead of a Dean Martin song that was previously present at the end of the film. [19] He reached out to Swedish musician Lykke Li, as he felt he needed a female perspective to go with the film's themes; the two had known each other for decades and founded Ingrid together in 2012. [19] The film's closing song, "Beautiful That Way", was performed by Miley Cyrus, and written by Wyatt, Li, and Cyrus. [20] Wyatt was working on Cyrus's upcoming studio album, and felt that her career from child star to adult musician would provide a good perspective while writing the song. [21] The song was a last-minute addition to the film; Jamie Lee Curtis persuaded Cyrus to get involved at the 2024 ceremony when they were both inducted as Disney Legends and Cyrus got in touch with Wyatt the following day. [19] Wyatt aimed for "Beautiful That Way" to sound like a Patsy Cline song. [21] The ballad was released as a single on December 9, 2024, and received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. [22] It was also nominated for Best Song at the 30th Critics' Choice Awards, but it was not shortlisted for Best Original Song at the 97th Academy Awards, which was widely regarded as a snub. [23] [24] [25] [26] The score was released digitally on December 20, 2024, through Milan Records. [27]

All tracks are written by Andrew Wyatt, except where noted.

The Last Showgirl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Last Showgirl"1:38
2."Shelly's Dream"1:36
3."Sparkle"0:36
4."Bells in Heaven"0:21
5."Rooftop Prelude"0:55
6."A No Better Place to Go"1:35
7."Rooftop Night"1:08
8."Gold Reflections from the Wynn"1:26
9."A No Better Place to Go, Pt. 2"1:58
10."Classifieds"0:55
11."Break in the Clouds"1:42
12."Shelly's Dream (Piano)"0:53
13."Shelly's Dream (Reprise)"1:20
14."Razzle Dazzle"1:56
15."Who to Blame"1:49
16."Razzle Dazzle, Pt. 2"2:48
17."True Romance"0:44
18."Rooftop Reprise"1:19
19."Dream Finale"4:21
20."Beautiful That Way" (performed by Miley Cyrus; written by Wyatt, Lykke Li, and Cyrus)2:20

Release

In May 2024, unveiling the first look for the film, Goodfellas and Utopia, the latter of which was co-founded by Coppola's cousin once removed Robert Schwartzman, announced that they would be teaming up to handle international sales on the film, which had already generated much interest among distributors, at the Marché du Film. [28]

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024. [29] [30] It also made it to the main competition slate of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival. [31] On September 27, Roadside Attractions acquired distribution rights to the film. [20] A few days later, it was announced that Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions had acquired all remaining international distribution rights to the film, including Latin America, France, Scandinavia, Greece, Portugal, Turkey, Israel, Eastern Europe excluding Poland, Asia, and Africa. [32] The film was released in one theater in Los Angeles for one week beginning December 13, 2024 in order to qualify for the 97th Academy Awards, before receiving a wide release on January 10, 2025. [33] The movie premiere scheduled for January 9 at the Chinese Theatre was canceled due to the Los Angeles wildfires. [34]

Reception

Box office

During its one-week run in Los Angeles in December 2024, the film earned $77,589 screening at one theater. [2] It was the fifth best per-screen opening of the year and marked Roadside's second-highest opening per-screen average in its 20-year history. [35] Upon its expanded theatrical release on January 10, 2025, it grossed $620,700 on its first day from 870 theaters, and went on to finish in tenth place at the box office with $1.5 million. The film's weekend was touted as a success by the industry, and was noted as outperforming Better Man , another expanding film that made just $1.1 million from 1,291 theaters. [36] [37]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 82% of 173 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.9/10.The website's consensus reads: "A wistful showcase for Pamela Anderson in a refreshingly dramatic role, The Last Showgirl pays homage to the working class of Las Vegas with a superb collection of performances." [38] Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 66 out of 100, based on 35 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. [39]

Writing for KTLA News in Los Angeles, critic Russell Falcon positively compared the film's themes to those of Coralie Fargeat's The Substance , opining that both films observe the prices women pay for their beauty and career. Time's Stephanie Zacharek named Anderson's performance as one of the 10 best of 2024, writing that her "take-me-as-I-am face intensifies both the vulnerability and the defiance she brings to the role." [40]

Writing out of the film's world premiere RogerEbert.com's Marya E. Gates praised Anderson for her nuanced performance, writing, "As Shelly, Anderson is a revelation, bringing the same balance of buoyancy and pathos that Judy Holliday brought to each of her roles." [41] Sheila O'Malley also compared Anderson to Judy Holliday, further writing, "And so “comeback” isn’t the right word at all for Anderson’s performance, one of the best of the year. Her performance is an inadvertent indictment of an industry who pumped her up while simultaneously de-valuing her, barely considering her an “actress” at all. Nobody could play Shelly the way Anderson plays it. [42] " Citing Pamela Anderson's turn as Shelly as one of the ten best performances of the year, The Boston Globe's Odie Henderson writes, "Anderson gives the kind of lived-in performance that proves the actor knew her character inside and out." [43]

Accolades

AwardCeremony dateCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
San Sebastián International Film Festival September 28, 2024 Golden Seashell The Last ShowgirlNominated [44]
Special Jury PrizeCast of The Last Showgirl [a] Won [45]
Zurich Film Festival October 4, 2024 Golden Eye Award Pamela Anderson Won [46]
Newport Beach Film Festival October 24, 2024Outstanding Feature NarrativeThe Last ShowgirlWon [47]
SCAD Savannah Film Festival November 2, 2024Marquee AwardPamela AndersonWon [48]
Miami Film Festival November 3, 2024Art of Light Acting AwardWon [49]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards November 20, 2024 Best Original Song – Independent Film "Beautiful That Way" – Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew Wyatt Won [50]
Gotham Awards December 2, 2024 Outstanding Lead Performance Pamela AndersonNominated [51]
Winter IndieWire Honors December 5, 2024Performance AwardWon [52]
Sun Valley Film FestivalDecember 6, 2024Pioneer AwardPamela Anderson and Gia Coppola Won [53]
Astra Film Awards December 8, 2024 Best Indie FeatureThe Last ShowgirlWon [54]
San Diego Film Critics Society December 9, 2024 Best Costume DesignJacqueline Getty and Rainy JacobsRunner-up [55]
Las Vegas Film Critics Society December 13, 2024Best Song"Beautiful That Way" – Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew WyattWon [56]
St. Louis Film Critics Association December 15, 2024 Best Actress Pamela AndersonNominated [57]
Pandora International Film Critics AwardsDecember 18, 2024Song Composing"Beautiful That Way" – Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew WyattNominated [58]
Online Association of Female Film Critics December 23, 2024Best Supporting Female Jamie Lee Curtis Nominated [59]
The RosieThe Last ShowgirlNominated [59]
North Texas Film Critics Association December 30, 2024Best ActressPamela AndersonNominated [60]
Greater Western New York Film Critics Association January 4, 2025Lead ActressNominated [61]
Golden Globe Awards January 5, 2025 Best Original Song "Beautiful That Way" – Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew WyattNominated [62]
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Pamela AndersonNominated [62]
Austin Film Critics Association January 6, 2025 Best ActressNominated [63]
Alliance of Women Film Journalists January 7, 2025 Best Woman DirectorGia CoppolaNominated [64]
Hawaii Film Critics Society January 13, 2025Best Song"Beautiful That Way" – Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew WyattNominated [65]
Women Film Critics Circle January 15, 2025Best ActressPamela AndersonRunner-up [66]
Karen Morley AwardThe Last ShowgirlWon [66]
Chicago Indie Critics Windie Award January 17, 2025Best Original Song"Beautiful That Way" – Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew WyattNominated [67]
Critics Choice Awards February 7, 2025 Best Song Pending [68]
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards February 8, 2025 Best Actress Pamela AndersonPending [69]
Society of Composers & Lyricists February 12, 2025 Outstanding Original Song for a Dramatic or Documentary Visual Media Production"Beautiful That Way" – Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew WyattPending [70]
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild February 15, 2025 Best Contemporary Hair Styling Katy McClintock, Marc Boyle and Stephanie HobgoodPending [71]
British Academy Film Awards February 16, 2025 Best Actress in a Supporting Role Jamie Lee CurtisPending [72]
Screen Actors Guild Awards February 23, 2025 Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Pamela AndersonPending [73]
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Jamie Lee CurtisPending [73]

Notes

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pamela Anderson</span> Canadian-American actress and model (born 1967)

Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, media personality, and author. She rose to prominence after being selected as the February 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Month, and went on to make regular appearances on the magazine's cover and holding the record for the most Playboy covers by any individual. She then received international recognition for starring as "C.J." Parker on the action drama series Baywatch (1992–1997), which further cemented her status as a sex symbol. In 1995, personal home videos of Anderson with her then-husband Tommy Lee were stolen and sold as a sex tape, which resulted in a legal fight and made her the subject of controversy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jamie Lee Curtis</span> American actress and author (born 1958)

Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress, producer, and children's author. Known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, she is regarded as a scream queen, in addition to roles in comedies. Curtis has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Schwartzman</span> American actor and musician (born 1980)

Jason Schwartzman is an American actor and musician. Schwartzman made his film debut in Wes Anderson's 1998 film Rushmore, and has since appeared in six other Anderson films: The Darjeeling Limited (2007), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), The French Dispatch (2021), and Asteroid City (2023). He also has co-writing credit on The Darjeeling Limited.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brenda Song</span> American actress (born 1988)

Brenda Song is an American actress. Born in California, Song began her career at the age of six, working as a child model. She made her screen debut with a guest appearance on the sitcom Thunder Alley (1995), and went on to roles such as the children's television series Fudge (1995) and the Nickelodeon series 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd (1999). She starred in the Disney Channel original film The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000), which won her a Young Artist Award. She subsequently signed a contract with Disney Channel and earned widespread recognition for playing the titular character in the action film Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006), and London Tipton in the comedy franchise The Suite Life (2005–2011), earning her acclaim and two Young Hollywood Awards. She additionally played the character of Tia on Phil of the Future (2004–2005), and had starring roles in the television film Get a Clue (2002), the sports comedy film Like Mike (2002) and the comedy film Stuck in the Suburbs (2004).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kathryn Hahn</span> American actress (born 1973)

Kathryn Marie Hahn is an American actress and comedian. She began her career on television, starring as a grief counselor in the NBC crime drama series Crossing Jordan (2001–2007). Hahn gained prominence appearing as a supporting actress in a number of comedy films, including How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Step Brothers (2008), Our Idiot Brother (2011), We're the Millers and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miley Cyrus</span> American singer and actress (born 1992)

Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Regarded as a pop icon, Cyrus has been recognized for her evolving artistry and image reinventions. She is a daughter of singer Billy Ray Cyrus, and deemed one of the few examples of a child star with a successful musical career as an adult. Cyrus emerged as a teen idol as the title character in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011), which evolved into a commercially successful franchise. As Hannah Montana, she achieved success on the Billboard charts with two number-one soundtracks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jennifer Goodridge</span> American entertainer

Jennifer Goodridge Cruz is an American film and television producer, writer, director, and musician. She has produced notable works for Netflix, The Disney Channel, and YouTube Red as well as many commercials and music videos. Her films have premiered at The Sundance Film Festival, L'Étrange Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival among others. She was a guest panel speaker at Slamdance Film Festival in 2018 for the polytechnic series, Life As A Truly Independent Filmmaker: Survival guide and is a member of the Producers Guild of America.

Arianne Phillips is an American costume designer. She received a Costume Designers Guild Award as well as nominations for four Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, and a Tony Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aubrey Plaza</span> American actress and producer (born 1984)

Aubrey Christina Plaza is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She began acting in local theater productions as a teenager and performed improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. After graduating from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Plaza made her feature film debut in Mystery Team (2009) and gained wide recognition for her role as April Ludgate on the NBC political satire sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hannah Waddingham</span> English actress and singer (born 1974)

Hannah Waddingham is an English actress, singer and television presenter. She is known for playing businesswoman Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso (2020–2023), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2021 and the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in both 2021 and 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kiernan Shipka</span> American actress (born 1999)

Kiernan Brennan Shipka is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Sally Draper in the AMC drama series Mad Men (2007–2015), and Sabrina Spellman in the Netflix fantasy series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020) and the sixth season of The CW series Riverdale (2021–2022).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Margaret Qualley</span> American actress (born 1994)

Sarah Margaret Qualley is an American actress. A daughter of actress Andie MacDowell, she trained as a ballet dancer in her youth. She made her acting debut in the 2013 drama film Palo Alto and gained recognition for her supporting role in the HBO drama series The Leftovers (2014–2017).

<i>A Very Murray Christmas</i> 2015 film directed by Sofia Coppola

A Very Murray Christmas is a 2015 American Christmas musical comedy film directed by Sofia Coppola and co-written by Bill Murray, Mitch Glazer, and Coppola. The film features an ensemble cast including Bill Murray, George Clooney, Paul Shaffer, Amy Poehler, Julie White, Dimitri Dimitrov, Michael Cera, Chris Rock, David Johansen, Maya Rudolph, Jason Schwartzman, Jenny Lewis, Rashida Jones, and Miley Cyrus and was released on December 4, 2015, on Netflix.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Danielle Deadwyler</span> American actress and writer (born 1982)

Danielle Deadwyler is an American actress. She began her career as a theatre actress in Atlanta, Georgia. She then transitioned to film and television roles and made her screen debut in the 2012 drama film A Cross to Bear. Deadwyler appeared in the primetime soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots (2015–2017), the drama series P-Valley (2020), and the miniseries Station Eleven (2021–2022) and From Scratch (2022).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mikey Madison</span> American actress

Mikaela "Mikey" Madison Rosberg is an American actress. She began her career acting in short films and received recognition for her role as a sullen teenager in the FX comedy series Better Things (2016–2022). Madison then played Susan Atkins in Quentin Tarantino's period comedy-drama film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and Amber Freeman in the horror film Scream (2022).

<i>Priscilla</i> (film) 2023 film by Sofia Coppola

Priscilla is a 2023 American biographical drama film written, directed, and produced by Sofia Coppola, based on the 1985 memoir Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley and Sandra Harmon. It follows the life of Priscilla and her complicated romantic relationship with Elvis Presley.

Hannah Einbinder is an American comedian, actress, and writer known for starring in the Max series Hacks, for which she received nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

Pinky Promise is an American independent film and television production company, founded by Jessamine Burgum and Matthew Cooper in 2021. The company has produced the films Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022), The Starling Girl (2023), Bird (2024) and The Last Showgirl (2024).

Bevertainer, portmanteau of 'beverage' and 'entertainer', is a term for a cocktail waitress who also works as a singer and dancer, usually in casino locations like Las Vegas.

References

  1. 1 2 Siegel, Tatiana (January 10, 2025). "Pamela Anderson Almost Never Got Kate Gersten's 'Last Showgirl' Script". Variety . Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "The Last Showgirl (2024)". Box Office Mojo . Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ Erbland, Kate (January 9, 2025). "'The Last Showgirl' Writer Kate Gersten's Intimate Story Was Built for the Stage — but Made for the Big Screen". IndieWire .{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ Schenker, Jack (January 9, 2025). "A Conversation with Gia Coppola (THE LAST SHOWGIRL)". Hammer to Nail. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  5. 1 2 ""I Couldn't Take No For an Answer": How Gia Coppola Got Pamela Anderson to Star in The Last Showgirl". Interview . January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  6. 1 2 King, Loren (January 10, 2025). ""The Last Showgirl" Director Gia Coppola Pulls Back the Curtain on Pamela Anderson's Career-Defining Performance". Motion Picture Association . Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  7. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 1, 2024). "Pamela Anderson, Kiernan Shipka, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song And Billie Lourd To Star In 'The Last Showgirl' From Gia Coppola". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on January 13, 2025.
  8. ↑ Erbland, Kate (November 13, 2024). "Gia Coppola Cast Her 'Last Showgirl' Star Pamela Anderson After Seeing Her Documentary 'Pamela, a Love Story'". IndieWire . Archived from the original on January 13, 2025.
  9. ↑ Andersson, Eric (December 15, 2024). "How Pamela Anderson's Son Got Her The Last Showgirl Script After Her Then-Agent Secretly Turned It Down (Exclusive)". People . Archived from the original on January 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ Zack, Jessica (January 4, 2025). "'Vanity is a prison': How Pamela Anderson finally got her break in 'The Last Showgirl'". San Francisco Chronicle . Archived from the original on January 13, 2025.
  11. ↑ Gates, Marya E. (January 14, 2025). "This is Just the Beginning: Pamela Anderson on "The Last Showgirl"". RogerEbert.com . Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Kramer, Gary (January 5, 2025). "Interview: Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis on 'The Last Showgirl' and the Pains of Rejection". Slant Magazine . Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Jamie Lee Curtis Says No One Deserves Opportunity More Than Pamela Anderson". IndieWire . December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  14. ↑ "'The Last Showgirl' Review: Pamela Anderson Is A Revelation In Gia Coppola's Smart Story Of A Vegas Veteran As The Spotlight Fades – Toronto Film Festival". September 6, 2024. Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  15. ↑ Blyth, Antonia (August 1, 2024). "20 Questions On Deadline Podcast: 'The Bear's Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals 'Kay Scarpetta' Details, She'll Be A Grandma In 'Freaky Friday 2' And Why 'Borderlands' Was "A Girl Power Trip"". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  16. ↑ Blasberg, Derek (January 24, 2025). "Pamela Anderson and Gia Coppola Had a Date With Destiny". Harper's Bazaar . Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  17. ↑ Thompson, Simon (January 10, 2025). "'The Last Showgirl' Captures A Vegas So Real You Can Almost Taste It". Forbes . Archived from the original on January 13, 2025.
  18. ↑ Phillips, Hedy (January 10, 2025). "Brenda Song and Kiernan Shipka Gush Over the Costumes in The Last Showgirl: 'Who Doesn't Want to Wear Bob Mackie?'". People . Archived from the original on January 13, 2025.
  19. 1 2 3 4 Jones, Marcus (December 13, 2024). "Lykke Li and Andrew Wyatt on Writing 'Beautiful That Way' with 'Ultimate Showgirl' Miley Cyrus". IndieWire . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  20. 1 2 D’Alessandro, Anthony (September 27, 2024). "'The Last Showgirl': Roadside Attractions Picks Up North American To Gia Coppola Directed Pamela Anderson TIFF Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  21. 1 2 Topel, Fred (November 2, 2024). "'The Last Showgirl' Songwriters Andrew Wyatt, Lykke Li Found The Connection For Pamela Anderson And Miley Cyrus – Sound & Screen Film". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  22. ↑ Horowitz, Steven J. (December 9, 2024). "Miley Cyrus Releases Golden Globe-Nominated Ballad 'Beautiful That Way'". Variety . Archived from the original on December 9, 2024.
  23. ↑ Grein, Paul (December 18, 2024). "Snubs & Surprises in the 2025 Oscar Shortlists: Music Edition". Billboard . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  24. ↑ Coleman, Ryan (December 17, 2024). "Oscars snub Miley Cyrus' Golden Globe-nominated original song from The Last Showgirl". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  25. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 17, 2024). "Oscars: Original Song Shortlist Sees Miley Cyrus 'Last Showgirl' Tune Snubbed; Lin-Manuel Miranda Eyeing EGOT; Diane Warren's Possible 16th Nom & More". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  26. ↑ Feinberg, Scott (December 17, 2024). "Oscar Shortlists Analysis: What It Means That 'Emilia Pérez' Nabbed a Field-Leading Six Spots But 'Anora' Was MIA". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  27. ↑ "The Last Showgirl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Album by Andrew Wyatt". Apple Music . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  28. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie; Wiseman, Andreas (May 2, 2024). "Goodfellas & Utopia Unveil First Image Of Pamela Anderson In Gia Coppola's 'The Last Showgirl' As They Team To Co-Sell – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on May 2, 2024.
  29. ↑ "The Last Showgirl". Toronto International Film Festival . Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  30. ↑ Donnelly, Matt (July 22, 2024). "TIFF Lineup: Pam Anderson's 'Last Showgirl,' Ben and J. Lo Project 'Unstoppable,' Papal Thriller 'Conclave' and More". Variety . Archived from the original on July 22, 2024.
  31. ↑ Tabbara, Mona (July 30, 2024). "San Sebastian adds Edward Berger, Mike Leigh titles to competition line-up". ScreenDaily .
  32. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (October 1, 2024). "Sony Pictures Acquires Rest Of World On Gia Coppola's 'The Last Showgirl', Starring Pamela Anderson". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  33. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 11, 2024). "Pamela Anderson's 'The Last Showgirl' Gets Awards-Season Release Date From Roadside Attractions". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  34. ↑ Patten, Dominic (January 8, 2025). "Pamela Anderson's 'The Last Showgirl' L.A. Premiere Now Off Due To Wildfires & Hazardous Winds". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  35. ↑ Goldsmith, Jill (December 15, 2024). "Awards Buzz Buoys Indies: Pamela Anderson Steps Out In 'The Last Showgirl', Audiences Bond With Daniel Craig-Led 'Queer' – Specialty Box Office". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  36. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 12, 2025). "'Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera' Delivering Lionsgate First No. 1 Win Since 2023's 'Hunger Games: Songbirds & Snakes' With $15.5M; 'Better Man' Bombs With $1M – Sunday AM Box Office Update". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  37. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (January 12, 2025). "'Den of Thieves 2' Steals Box Office Crown With $15 Million, Robbie Williams Biopic 'Better Man' Tanks With $1 Million Debut". Variety . Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  38. ↑ "The Last Showgirl". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved January 27, 2024. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  39. ↑ "The Last Showgirl". Metacritic . Fandom, Inc. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  40. ↑ Zacharek, Stephanie (December 13, 2024). "The 10 Best Movie Performances of 2024". Time . Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  41. ↑ Gates, Marya (September 8, 2024). "TIFF 2024: Bonjour Tristesse, The Fire Inside, The Last Showgirl". RogerEbert.com . Archived from the original on January 13, 2025.
  42. ↑ "The Last Showgirl movie review (2024) | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com . Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  43. ↑ Henderson, Odie. "10 great performances our film critic loved in 2024 - The Boston Globe". The Boston Globe . Archived from the original on December 17, 2024.
  44. ↑ Taylor, Nick (July 31, 2024). "San Sebastián Announces Their Competition Slate!". The Film Experience. Archived from the original on January 13, 2025.
  45. ↑ "'Tardes de soledad' se alza con la Concha de Oro de la 72ª edición del Festival de San Sebastián" (in Spanish). San Sebastián International Film Festival. September 28, 2024. Archived from the original on January 13, 2025.
  46. ↑ "Pamela Anderson Receives Golden Eye Award". Zurich Film Festival. September 17, 2024. Archived from the original on October 29, 2024.
  47. ↑ "'The Piano Lesson' and 'The Last Journey' Land Top Audience Prizes at Newport Beach Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . October 31, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  48. ↑ "Pamela Anderson ('The Last Showgirl') to receive SCAD Savannah Film Festival Marquee Award". Gold Derby . October 31, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  49. ↑ "Miami Film Fest: 'The Last Showgirl' Star Pamela Anderson Set for Art of Light Acting Award (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . October 31, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  50. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (November 21, 2024). "Hans Zimmer & 'Emilia Pérez' Lead 2024 Hollywood Music In Media Awards Winners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  51. ↑ Lang, Brent; Moreau, Jordan (October 29, 2024). "Gotham Awards 2024 Nominations: 'Anora' Leads With Four Nods". Variety . Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  52. ↑ Erbland, Kate; Jones, Marcus (November 14, 2024). "Denis Villeneuve, Pamela Anderson, Steve McQueen, and More to Be Celebrated at IndieWire Honors". IndieWire . Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  53. ↑ Betancourt, Emiliana (November 19, 2024). "Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson and Gia Coppola to Be Honored at Sun Valley Film Festival". Variety . Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  54. ↑ Pond, Steve (November 25, 2024). "'Wicked' Leads Nominations for Astra Film Awards". TheWrap . Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  55. ↑ "2024 San Diego Film Critics Society Winners". San Diego Film Critics Society . December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  56. ↑ Neglia, Matt (December 13, 2024). "The 2024 Las Vegas Film Critics Society (LVFCS) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  57. ↑ "AwardsWatch - 2024 St. Louis Film Critics Association (StLFCA) Nominations". AwardsWatch. December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  58. ↑ Write, Robin (December 11, 2024). "'The Substance' and 'Nosferatu' Lead the Way with the 6th Pandora International Film Critics Awards Nominations". Filmotomy. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  59. 1 2 "Online Association of Female Film Critics 2024 Awards – Nominees". Online Association of Female Film Critics. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  60. ↑ Neglia, Matt (December 23, 2024). "The 2024 North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  61. ↑ Neglia, Matt (December 23, 2024). "The 2024 Greater Western New York Film Critics Association (GWNYFCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  62. 1 2 Lewis, Hilary (December 9, 2024). "Golden Globes: Nominations List". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  63. ↑ Neglia, Matt (December 27, 2024). "The 2024 Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  64. ↑ "2024 EDA Award Nominees". Alliance of Women Film Journalists. December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  65. ↑ Neglia, Matt (January 6, 2025). "The 2024 Hawaii Film Critics Society (HFCS) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  66. 1 2 "The 2024 Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC) Winners". Next Best Picture. January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  67. ↑ Neglia, Matt (January 6, 2025). "The 2024 Chicago Indie Critics (CIC) Windie Award Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  68. ↑ Davis, Clayton (December 12, 2024). "Critics Choice Awards Nominations: 'Conclave' and 'Wicked' Lead With 11 Nods Each". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  69. ↑ Appello, Tim (November 20, 2024). "Announcing AARP's 2025 Movies for Grownups Awards Nominees". AARP . Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  70. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (December 18, 2024). "Society Of Composers & Lyricists Cues Up 2025 SCL Awards Nominations". Deadline . Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  71. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (December 10, 2024). "'The Substance,' 'The Deliverance' and 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Lead Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Nominations". Variety . Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  72. ↑ "2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards Nominations". British Academy of Film and Television Arts . Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  73. 1 2 Lewis, Hilary (January 8, 2025). "2025 SAG Awards Nominations Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 8, 2025.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.