Pamela Anderson unrecognisable at Cannes Film Festival

Pamela took selfies with fans and waved as she walked the carpet. Photo / Getty

Pamela Anderson used to be known for her wild on-camera behaviour and scandalous red carpet looks but nowadays, the 49-year-old couldn't be more different.

The Baywatch actress headed to the Cannes Film Festival this week and walked the red carpet on Saturday for the French drama 120 Beats Per Minute.

Anderson was praised for her demure look which featured her iconic blonde hair slicked back into a ponytail, a pair of oversized diamond-encrusted statement earrings and an elegant Vivienne Westwood gown.

The actress also posed for plenty of selfies with fans while giving those watching the red carpet a cheerful wave, reports News.com.au.

The toned-down look was in stark contrast to her red carpet appearance at the same film festival 10 years ago in 2007, when she walked the carpet for some of the festival's iconic parties.

Anderson shot to worldwide fame when she wore that iconic red swimming costume in the hit 90s series Baywatch.

The lifeguard series became such a cult favourite among fans that the show has just been adapted for film.

The actress went for a toned down look and slicked back hair. Photo / Getty

Anderson signed on for a brief cameo in the new movie which stars Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson.

Earlier this month, Anderson brought the glamour to another red carpet as she led the stars of the new Baywatch film at its world premiere in Miami.

Pamela in 1999. Photo / Getty

Pamela looked sensational in a figure hugging gown.

Her long blonde hair had been styled into large Hollywood curls which allowed to run loose over her shoulders.

Pamela wore an elegant Vivienne Westwood gown as she walked the Cannes red carpet. Photo / Getty