Pamela Anderson on Her Polarizing New Role in Rosebush Pruning

Directed by Karim Aïnouz, the film features Anderson as the matriarch of a wealthy family relocated to Spain. The actress, who recently pivoted toward prestige roles following her success in The Last Showgirl, insists the film’s exploration of abuse and sexual themes serves a narrative purpose rather than mere provocation. She credits Aïnouz as a visionary artist, noting that the desire to push her own boundaries and experiment with her screen image—right down to embracing gray hair—drove her to join the ensemble cast, which includes Callum Turner and Elle Fanning.

Reviews remain starkly divided. Critics like Natalia Winkelman of The New York Times dismissed the work as a petty provocation, while others, including Robert Kojder, acknowledged its uniquely tasteless nature as a potential draw. Anderson maintains that the film is not designed to be an easy experience, but rather a challenging exploration of the spiritual emptiness often hidden behind extreme wealth. Beyond the screen, the actress recently navigated a personal milestone, attending the June 2026 wedding of her son, Dylan, an event she described as a poignant realization of her children's independence. As she continues to diversify her filmography, Anderson is set to appear in the upcoming drama Place to Be, which premieres at the Venice Film Festival in September.