Pamela Anderson To Receive amfAR Award Of Courage
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- Pamela Anderson is set to receive amfAR's Award of Courage at the amfAR Venezia gala on Sunday, September 6, 2026, held at the Molino Stucky Venice during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
- amfAR CEO Kyle Clifford called Anderson "tireless in fighting for what she believes in," citing her use of her platform to champion diverse important causes in announcing the honor.
- Marina Abramović will also be honored at the gala with amfAR's Award of Inspiration, as previously announced.
- Bebe Rexha will make a special performance at the black-tie dinner, with Mimi Webb opening the evening and Taika Waititi confirmed as host.
- The amfAR Venezia gala will feature a live auction of contemporary artworks and experiences, raising funds for amfAR's HIV research and global health mission.
- Recent amfAR Venezia honorees have included Antonio Banderas, Richard Gere, Ava DuVernay, Ferzan Özpetek, Achille Boroli, Mohammed Al Turki, and most recently Julian Schnabel.
- Anderson's post-Baywatch critical resurgence includes a Golden Globe nomination for The Last Showgirl and a role in Paramount's Naked Gun reboot.
Why it matters: Anderson's Award of Courage follows her Golden Globe-nominated turn in *The Last Showgirl* and her *Naked Gun* reboot, signaling her pivot from *Baywatch* icon to dramatic performer now commands institutional recognition at a major European festival. The gala's blend of celebrity firepower and a live art auction reflects amfAR's continued strategy of pairing HIV research fundraising with high-visibility cultural capital.
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