United Kingdom, Feb. 3 -- Pamela Anderson admits she was "beating [herself] up" for not working "hard enough" before making her comeback in 'The Last Showgirl'.

The former 'Baywatch' actress - who has sons Brandon, 28, and Dylan, 27, with ex-husband Tommy Lee - earned critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of seasoned Las Vegas showgirl Shelly Gardner in the 2024 Gia Coppola film.

The former Playboy cover star admits that until she landed the role, she had little ambition, but the movie's success has made her determined to leave behind a "legacy" her family can be proud of.

She told OK! Magazine: "I don't consider myself a very ambitious person, but I've learnt that life happens, and you have ...