14 DAY TRIAL // Former “Baywatch” bombshell Pamela Anderson shocked again in her usual fashion when she made an appearance on the red carpet at the annual Hollywood Style Awards in a pink Vivienne Westwood creation that seemed to have been made of other recycled items. However, Anderson also shocked by choosing to have the daughter of her stylist, Adelaide Gault, who is just nine, hold the train of her dress, in what some call the clearest case of child exploitation, as PageSix informs.
The industry is appalled that Anderson would use a girl as the ultimate fashion accessory, literally forcing her to do as she bid for at least two hours, meaning the duration of the awards ceremony. What’s even more shocking, sources say, is that the former glamor model did not even bother to see whether Adelaide had a seat near her in the venue. She also treated her badly all the time, acting as if she suddenly had this “young fashion slave,” eyewitnesses recall.
“People were genuinely shocked. She didn’t even have her own seat and had to sit at Pamela’s feet, where people nearly stepped on her to get to the stage. The girl looked uncomfortable and kept tugging on her dress to get her attention, but Pamela waved her away. Pamela was telling people it was her daughter. And, after she presented David LaChapelle with an award onstage, she shouted ‘daughter’ in front of the whole auditorium, and slapped her leg like she was calling a puppy. The girl rushed up to grab her train.” an attendee tells PageSix, refusing to reveal his or her identity.
Child advocacy groups have already stepped up to claim that Anderson’s gesture was harsh, unnecessary and bordering on child exploitation. Having a child, who is only nine while we’re at it, therefore not able to take their own decisions, hold on to a train for longer than two hours while also having to deal with the frenzy that is a given for the red-carpet ceremony should be frowned upon, they say. Children are not fashion accessories and should not be treated as such.
“I would want to speak to the child to ask her if it is something she willingly did. Nine is very young, and an awards ceremony is a long time for a child to be out holding a dress.” a spokesperson for the Child Labor Coalition tells PageSix. In the meanwhile, Anderson’s publicist couldn’t be reached for comment, but do keep an eye on this space and we’ll keep you updated with more details.