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These photos, which were released in the days after Halloween, are not only a tribute to her musical work, but also a tribute to the stars of the nineties. In a series of photos and videos, Beyoncé channels recognizable styling inspired by the style of Pamela Anderson.
In the first shot of her Instagram gallery, Beyoncé wears a large hat, similar to the one Pamela Anderson wore to the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. On the fake step-and-repeat wall behind her, instead of the usual awards logos, we see the words “No Visual Awards.” This creative play on words pays tribute to fans who have been clamoring for new visuals from her previous album Renaissance for months . In this way, Beyoncé humorously plays with the impatience of her audience, while giving them a little bit of what they’ve been waiting for.
In the new visuals, which she has titled Beywatch, Beyoncé further extends the homage to the ’90s by donning a red Baywatch – style swimsuit , as well as a black leather costume inspired by Anderson’s role in Barb Wire. With a platinum blonde wig, ’90s-style thin eyebrows and purple eye shadow, Beyoncé fully enters the Anderson character, adding her signature touch.
Pamela Anderson was quick to react to this tribute, sharing one of Beyoncé’s posts on her Instagram with a simple but emotional message of “LOVE”, which blew up many fans of both stars. This gesture of support shows how much Anderson and Beyoncé, although from different generations, are connected through their influence on pop culture and through the power of their images.
Beyoncé also amazed the audience during the recent Halloween when she shared pictures of her costumes, where, in addition to Pamela Anderson, she brought to life the characters of several other icons, such as musician Prince, actress Apollonia and soul singer Betty Davis.
For those who follow the fashion and music scene, Beyoncé’s visuals and homages to Pamela Anderson’s iconic styles bring a refreshing return to the nineties and confirmation that nostalgia is still one of the strongest trends today.
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