By Beyoncé proves once again that her cosplay game is second to none. She channeled Pam Anderson in her latest video for “Bodyguard” and encouraged the vote with a drop.
As per The Grio King Bey wore culture in memorable fashion on the eve of the presidential election. On Tuesday, November 5, she released the visuals for her song “Bodyguard,” one of the standout tracks from her country album Cowboy Carter. Titled 'Beywatch', the visual is a playful twist on some of Pam's most iconic moments. The two-minute clip opens with Beyoncé wearing a platinum blonde wig, a black suit with matching long sheer opera gloves that are a direct nod to the iconic character Barbara “Barb Wire” Kopetski from Barb Wire.
Also included in the treatment is Pam Anderson's unforgettable recommendation from the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. Here the mother-of-three wore a big furry pink hat, a jacquard laced corset and some colorful sequined leggings. To further bring the outfit and era to life, she posed in front of a staircase and repeats that she's mimicking the original from 1999, but hers says “No Visual Awards.” a reference to limiting the amount of artwork for her albums. Finally, Beyoncé salutes Pam Anderson's iconic swimsuit look. Baywatch days with a red bodysuit that says “BEYWATCH”. The video closes with a black screen wishing everyone a Happy Halloween and a reminder to go vote.
You can watch the video for “Bodyguard” below.