The Last Showgirl: Full list of cast explored
The Last Showgirl is a drama film directed by Gia Coppola from a screenplay written by Kate Gersten. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, and is slated to release in theaters on January 10, 2025.
Moreover, the movie is produced by Robert Schwartzman and Natalie Farrey, while Jessamine Burgum, Michael Clofine, Brandon Thomas Lee, Robina Riccitiello, Kevin Wheeler, etc. serve as its executive producers.
The Last Showgirl's official synopsis, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads:
"The Last Showgirl, a poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run."
Pamela Anderson leads the cast of The Last Showgirl
1) Pamela Anderson as Shelly Gardner
Pamela Anderson stars as the seasoned showgirl Shelly Gardner who is set to retire after 30 years as her once-popular show gets canceled and replaced with a Cirque du Soleil-style entertainment. The film's story focuses on her coming to terms with the end of her career and culminates with her performing for the last time in the Las Vegas show, Razzle Dazzle.
The actress and model rose to prominence playing the lifeguard C.J. Parker on the hit drama series Baywatch from 1992 to 1997. Anderson's other notable television appearances were in shows like Home Improvement, V.I.P., Married....with Children, Stripperella, Stacked, and Sur-Vie.
On the big screen, she has starred in Scary Movie 3, Borat, Blonde and Blonder, Superhero Movie, etc. In 2010, she competed in the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars in addition to appearing as a guest on the reality competition series Big Brother, RuPaul's Drag Race, and the game show Family Feud.
Furthermore, Anderson has hosted the CMT Music Awards in 2003, the Juno Awards in 2006, and the World Music Awards in 2014.
2) Jamie Lee Curtis as Annette
Jamie Lee Curtis appears as the former showgirl-turned-waitress Annette in the film. She is Shelly's best friend and moves in with her after losing her job, all the while being Shelly's moral support as she adjusts to the big change in her life.
The Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis boasts a stellar acting career spanning almost 50 years. She made her debut as Laurie Strode in the 1978 slasher film, Halloween and went on to star in its numerous sequels. Her most memorable film appearances include Trading Places, A Fish Called Wanda, True Lies, Freaky Friday, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Knives Out, Veronica Mars, etc.
Moreover, Jamie's first leading role on television was in the 1970s sitcom Operation Petticoat. More recently, she has appeared in acclaimed television shows like Scream Queens, Archer, NCIS, New Girl, The Bear, and The Sticky.
3) Dave Bautista as Eddie
Dave Bautista plays the revue's producer Eddie in The Last Showgirl. He is also the father of Shelly's daughter Hannah.
Dave is best known for playing Drax the Destroyer in the Guardians of the Galaxy along with other MCU movies. He also played the antagonist Glossu Rabban in Dune and Dune: Part Two. Knock at the Cabin, Blade Runner 2049, Spectre, Marauders, and Army of the Dead are among his other film appearances.
In 2021, Bautista played the leading role of Edo Voss in the dystopian thriller series See on Apple TV+. He has also acted in What We Do in the Shadows, Chuck, Smallville, Room 104, and Marvel Studios: Assembled, to name a few shows.
4) Brenda Song as Mary-Anne
Brenda Song plays the showgirl Mary-Anne, who works alongside Shelly in the Las Vegas dance revue, Razzle Dazzle. She has lost her passion after working for several years in the business and re-evaluates her career choice once the show comes to an end.
Brenda Song has acted in films like The Social Network, Love Accidentally, Secret Obsession, College Road Trip, Leave It to Beaver, and others.
At the start of her career, she appeared in Disney Channel shows like Phil of the Future, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Suite Life on Deck, and the Nickelodeon series 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd. Song went on to star in sitcoms like Dads, New Girl, Superstore, drama series like Blue Eye Samurai, Station 19, Pure Genius, and the political thriller Scandal.
5) Kiernan Shipka as Jodie
Kiernan Shipka plays Jodie, another showgirl in Gia Coppola's movie. Jodie is a young dancer who sees Shelly as a maternal figure and looks to her for guidance as her family does not support her career choice. However, Shelly rebuffs her attempts at bonding, leaving Jodie feeling alone and isolated.
Kiernan Shipka became widely known for playing Sally Draper in the John Hamm-led series Mad Men from 2007 to 2015. Her other prominent role was playing Sabrina Spellman in Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and The CW's Riverdale. She also played Bette Davis' daughter B.D. Hyman in FX's anthology series Feud: Bette and Joan in 2017.
Moreover, she has had roles in films like Carriers, The Blackcoat's Daughter, Totally Killer, and in 2024's hit films like Twisters, Longlegs, Sweethearts, and Red One.
The Last Showgirl's remaining cast list is as follows:
- Billie Lourd as Hannah
- Jason Schwartzman as Director
- Giovani L. DiCandilo as Anthony
- John Clofine as Poker Bro
- Linda Montana as Geo
- Gypsy Wood as female plate spinner
- Symone Bradley as the check-in girl
- Melina Blitz as child dance duo
- Eliseo Duque as child dance duo
- Alexandria Franklin as Showgirl
- Anlly Allen Aguilera as Showgirl
- Max Francisco as Showgirl
- Stevie Heptig as Showgirl
- Sarah Johnston as Showgirl
- Charlotte O'Dowd as Showgirl
- Amber Snow as Showgirl
- Becs O'Hara as Showgirl
- Lauren Slouffman as Showgirl
- Nathalie Oliveira as Showgirl
- Ferly Prado as Showgirl
- Sammy Soto as Showgirl
- Patrick Hilgart as Brad (uncredited)
- Jesse Phillips as wardrobe dresser (uncredited)
- David Avne as a restaurant patron (uncredited)
- Sean Patrick Bryan as a restaurant patron (uncredited)
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