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🌟 The Last Showgirl – A Dazzling Swan Song for Vegas and a Career | Streaming May 23 on Hulu & Disney+

  • Writer: Boxofficehype
    Boxofficehype
  • May 25
  • 2 min read
The Last Showgirl – A Dazzling Swan Song for Vegas and a Career | Streaming May 23 on Hulu & Disney+

“The lights may be dimming, but the legacy still glows.”


Get ready for a story that glitters as much as it aches — The Last Showgirl is a poignant and deeply human drama starring Pamela Anderson in what critics are calling the most heartfelt performance of her career. Directed by Gia Coppola and written by Kate Gersten, this dazzling film makes its streaming debut on May 23 on Hulu and Disney+.


🎭 A Story of Glamour, Grit, and Grace


Set against the fading neon backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip, The Last Showgirl centers on Shelly Gardner (Anderson), a 57-year-old showgirl whose decades-long reign on the stage comes to a screeching halt when her revue, Le Razzle Dazzle, announces its closure. As the curtains fall, Shelly is forced to confront the emotional cost of a life spent in the spotlight — and the relationships she left in the wings.


What follows is a raw exploration of aging in an image-obsessed industry, the bonds between women forged in glitter and grit, and the heartbreak of a mother trying to reconnect with the daughter she never truly knew.


✹ An Award-Worthy Ensemble


The cast is nothing short of spectacular, headlined by:


  • Pamela Anderson as Shelly Gardner – The emotional heartbeat of the film

  • Jamie Lee Curtis as Annette – A loyal friend turned cocktail waitress

  • Kiernan Shipka & Brenda Song as younger showgirls Jodie and Mary-Anne

  • Billie Lourd as Hannah – Shelly’s estranged daughter

  • Dave Bautista as Eddie – Show producer and Hannah’s father

  • Jason Schwartzman in a cameo as the brutally honest casting director


This powerhouse cast brings emotional depth, vulnerability, and strength to a story that’s as much about legacy as it is about letting go.


đŸŽŸïž More Than Sequins and Spotlights


At its core, The Last Showgirl is not just about the end of a performance — it’s about the human cost of constantly being “on.” It unpacks how a woman builds an identity around her beauty and fame, only to watch the world slowly turn its back. Shelly’s journey is emotional and often uncomfortable, but also redemptive and inspiring.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll find yourself rooting for a woman who refuses to fade away quietly.


🏆 Critical Acclaim & Awards Buzz


Premiering at TIFF 2024, The Last Showgirl received standing ovations and widespread praise, especially for Anderson’s raw and brave performance. Her portrayal of Shelly has already earned her:


  • Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress

  • SAG Award nomination

  • Widespread awards chatter for Jamie Lee Curtis in a soulful supporting role


đŸŒș Final Bow – But Not the End


With a beautifully adapted script based on Gersten’s play Body of Work, and lush cinematography by Gia Coppola, The Last Showgirl is a love letter to the women who gave everything to an industry that rarely gave back. It asks: What comes after the spotlight?


The answer is both heartbreaking and hopeful.


đŸ“ș Streaming May 23 on Hulu & Disney+


Catch The Last Showgirl and witness a career-defining performance from Pamela Anderson in a story that celebrates resilience, friendship, and the quiet dignity of starting over.



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