A few days after Halloween, Beyoncé released a video and still images cosplaying as a fellow celebrity. While netizens shared their thoughts on her looks, the person she cosplayed jumped into the comment section to leave a one-word reaction.
Days after 2024’s Halloween was celebrated in the US, Beyoncé took to her Instagram account to showcase various looks in tribute to actress Pamela Anderson over the years. Fans who saw the images had mixed opinions about her interpretations, including one from the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
Pamela Anderson at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 9, 1999, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
On November 5, 2024, Beyoncé uploaded the images, captioning the post, “BEYLLOWEEN FIN.”
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
In the first two pictures, the singer smiled while dressed in a large fluffy pink chapeau, a white corset, and colorful pants inspired by Pamela’s look from the 1999 MTV VMAs.
Pamela Anderson at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 9, 1999, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Behind her, a humorous display indicated that Beyoncé was at the MTV No Visual Awards.
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
In the third image, she held a gun as she embodied Pamela in an all-black outfit and blond wig, replicating the actress’s 1996 “Barb Wire” character.
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
The post was created to look like the original film’s cover. On the original poster, Pamela was still married to Tommy Lee and went by Pamela Anderson Lee, but for her cosplay, Beyoncé changed it to “Pamela Anderson Bee.”
Pamela Anderson in a scene from “Barb Wire” with a man bound onto her motorcycle in 1996 | Source: Getty Images
The fourth photo continued her homage to the 1996 movie, with Beyoncé adding black leather boots and posing on a matching bike as a tribute to the actress.
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
In the fifth picture, the singer wore a tight black dress showing cleavage, a blond wig, and black sheer arm-length gloves.
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
The last images paid tribute to Pamela’s role in “Baywatch” during the 1990s.
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
But, Beyoncé’s version of the iconic red “Baywatch” bathing suit featured the word “Beywatch” in yellow lettering and the same font as on the show instead. Netizens had plenty to say about the 43-year-old singer’s cosplay.
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
After seeing the images in different Instagram posts, one person critiqued all the photos, saying, “Swimming suit + pantyhose + messy wig + feet in sand is such a cringy combo…”
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
Another added, “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should…,” while a third called Beyoncé’s cosplay “Embarrassing.” In response to another post featuring some of the musician’s Pamela-inspired photos, someone described the star’s look as “Tacky.”
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
Viewing an image of the singer dressed as Pamela at the 1999 VMAs, an X user described the look as “Messy.” Adding several crying emojis, another person commented, “This looks so bad but okay she is Beyoncé.”
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a “Beywatch” video uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Beyoncé
While some disapproved of Beyoncé’s cosplay, others felt she had done a remarkable job, with one person writing, “She nailed [it] on point❤️❤️🙌. [sic]” Another stated, “She ate it! The attention to detail is incredible!” calling the singer, “Pamela Anderson Bey!”
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a “Beywatch” video uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Beyoncé
One X user, seemingly unfamiliar with Pamela’s past VMA look, commented, “This outfit on her looks really well I like the dynamic of the outfit and how the hat even though it’s a bit of an odd color is still very fitting for the outfit. [sic]”
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a post uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/beyonce
Despite the varied opinions, Beyoncé received the ultimate approval from the legendary actress herself, who wrote, “LOVE 🤍.”
Celebrity fashion designer and stylist Rio Warner from Los Angeles took partial credit for Beyoncé’s VMA-inspired look.
Beyoncé cosplaying as Pamela Anderson in a “Beywatch” video uploaded on November 5, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Beyoncé
Rio captioned her post, “Beywatch ❤️❣️customized pants & belt for queen @beyonce 👑 such an honor 🙌🏼.” The same day that Beyoncé released the still images, she also posted a video titled “Beywatch.”
In the clip, she sang and danced while cosplaying all the looks from her Instagram post. The song she performed was “Bodyguard,” from her latest album, “Cowboy Carter.”
