Steve Granitz/Getty ImagesPamela Anderson showed up to the Hollywood Style Awards Sunday to present an award to photographer David LaChapelle in typical trashy gear but with one extra accessory that got everyone talking:
A solemn 9-year-old girl carrying her train.
Yesterday Page Six kept the story going, publishing an item about Pam's "fashion slave." After Pam presented the award, she allegedly "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."
Being known for her erratic behavior, we didn't think Pam would even respond. But while showing her ass on a runway is one thing, Pam apparently felt the need to say something about the child slavery charges...
The little girl is Adelaide Gault, daughter of Pam's makeup artist friend Sharon Gault. And according to Pam's official statement, released this morning, this whole thing was the kid's idea:
"As Pamela was preparing for the red carpet, Adelaide asked if she could carry the train. Everyone thought that would be fun and Pam agreed. Adelaide held the train with elegance and aplomb as Pam made the way across the red carpet and to her seat. Adelaide chose to sit next to Pam throughout the show, rather than in her own seat, met lots of interesting people and had a great time."
So that's it, no children were harmed in the making of this red carpet stunt. Now, what we would really appreciate is an explanation about this recent look—Baywatch swimsuit, caution-taped leg and freaky Ronald McDonald mask—but since it involves neither child red carpet slavery nor animals, we probably won't get one.
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