# Pamela Anderson Venice appearances > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pamela-anderson-venice-appearances > Updated: 2026-09-09T15:17:07.000Z. Sources: 63. Developments: 5. Pamela Anderson was honored with the amfAR Award of Courage at a gala during the Venice Film Festival, held at the Hilton Molino Stucky. The award recognizes her philanthropic efforts and long-term support in the fight against AIDS. During her acceptance speech, the 59-year-old actress shared an emotional account of her battle with hepatitis C, which she was diagnosed with in the late 1990s. She recalled being told by doctors that she likely had only ten years to live, a prognosis she described as a “death sentence.” This prognosis caused her to fear for the future of her young children. Anderson noted that the experience was accompanied by feelings of “shame and guilt,” which she linked to childhood sexual abuse. While she was cured in 2015 through a year-long antiviral regimen, she highlighted the immense financial burden of the treatment, stating it “took everything I had in my bank” because it was not yet covered by insurance. Having overcome the illness, Anderson described herself as a “victor” rather than a victim, using her survival as motivation for her career resurgence and advocacy for testing and stigma reduction. Anderson’s presence at the festival also included promotional activities for her film, ‘Place to Be’, directed by Kornél Mundruczó. During a photocall for the film, she appeared in a custom blue pear-print chiffon gown by Monse, featuring lace detailing and cape sleeves. Her styling included a voluminous 1980s-inspired blowout created by hair architect John Nollet, inspired by Monica Vitti, and thin, 1990s-style brows. For the film’s premiere, she wore an archival gold yellow silk Carolina Herrera gown. Throughout the festival, Anderson has utilized a signature aesthetic that includes a ‘no-makeup’ look to advocate for natural beauty and self-acceptance. ## Claims - Pamela Anderson was told by a doctor in the late 1990s that she had approximately 10 years to live following a hepatitis C diagnosis. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Anderson was diagnosed with hepatitis C in the late 1990s before a cure for the virus was discovered in 2011. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Anderson became hepatitis C free by 2015 after undergoing treatment. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The cost of the hepatitis C treatment exhausted Anderson's personal savings because it was not covered by insurance at the time. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The non-profit organization amfAR presented Pamela Anderson with the Award of Courage at a gala in Venice. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The amfAR organization presented Pamela Anderson with the Courage Award at the amfAR Gala in Venice. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Pamela Anderson stated that her doctor told her she likely had about 10 years to live following a hepatitis C diagnosis. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Anderson was declared free of hepatitis C by 2015 following expensive medical treatment. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Anderson contracted hepatitis C in the late 1990s after sharing a tattoo needle with her then-husband Tommy Lee. (single source) - Anderson is appearing in the film 'Place to Be' at the Venice Film Festival. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Pamela Anderson debuts at Venice Film Festival for ‘Place to Be’ Pamela Anderson showcased her signature natural beauty and diverse fashion at the Venice Film Festival while promoting her new film, ‘Place to Be’. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pamela-anderson-attends-venice-film-festival-photocall ### 2026-09-09: Pamela Anderson discusses hepatitis C battle at Venice amfAR Gala At the amfAR Gala in Venice, Pamela Anderson received the Award of Courage and opened up about her past battle with hepatitis C, describing the diagnosis as a “death sentence” that cost her significant savings. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pamela-anderson-receives-amfar-courage-award-in-venice-1 ### 2026-09-06: Pamela Anderson honored in Venice for courage and health journey At the amfAR Gala in Venice, Pamela Anderson received the Award of Courage, sharing her journey of overcoming hepatitis C and the emotional impact of her diagnosis. 41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pamela-anderson-honored-at-amfar-gala-in-venice ### 2026-09-03: Pamela Anderson attends Venice Film Festival in red gown Pamela Anderson made a striking appearance at the Venice International Film Festival in a red gown, following a highly-praised elegant travel look in New York City. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pamela-anderson-attends-venice-film-festival-in-red-gown ### 2026-08-23: Pamela Anderson to receive amfAR Award of Courage in Venice Pamela Anderson will receive the amfAR Award of Courage at a charity gala in Venice in September 2026, celebrating her career and advocacy alongside artist Marina Abramović. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pamela-anderson-to-receive-amfar-award-of-courage-in-venice --- Cite as: Pamela Anderson Venice appearances. 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