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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Barb Wire (1996), did any actors win any awards for their roles or get nominated, and who were they up against?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

For the 1996 film Barb Wire, the cast primarily received nominations and awards through "alternative" award ceremonies like the Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies) and the MTV Movie Awards. Pamela Anderson, who played the titular character Barbara "Barb Wire" Kopetski, was the focus of nearly all recognition.

1. 17th Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies)

The Razzies are held annually to honor the "worst" in cinema. Barb Wire was a major contender at the 1997 ceremony for films released in 1996.

Winner: Worst New Star
- Recipient: Pamela Anderson
- Who she beat:
  - Beavis and Butt-head (voiced by Mike Judge) for Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
  - Ellen DeGeneres for Mr. Wrong
  - The "Friends" cast members (Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer) for their collective attempts at movie stardom (The Pallbearer, Mother, Ed, etc.)
  - Sharon Stone (as the "new serious" Sharon Stone) for Diabolique and Last Dance
Nominated: Worst Actress
- Nominee: Pamela Anderson
- Winner: Demi Moore (for The Juror and Striptease)
- Other Nominees:
  - Whoopi Goldberg for Bogus, Eddie, and Theodore Rex
  - Melanie Griffith for Two Much
  - Julia Roberts for Mary Reilly
Nominated: Worst Screen Couple
- Nominee: Pamela Anderson's "Impressive Enhancements"
- Winner: Demi Moore and Burt Reynolds (for Striptease)
- Other Nominees:
  - Beavis and Butt-head for Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
  - Marlon Brando and "that darn dwarf" (Nelson de la Rosa) for The Island of Dr. Moreau
  - Matt LeBlanc and Ed (the mechanical monkey) for Ed

2. 1997 MTV Movie Awards

The MTV Movie Awards are fan-voted and often celebrate pop-culture-heavy films like Barb Wire.

Nominated: Best Fight
- Nominee: Pamela Anderson vs. "Bad Guy"
- Winner: Fairuza Balk vs. Robin Tunney (The Craft)
- Other Nominees:
  - Matthew Broderick vs. Jim Carrey (The Cable Guy)
  - Jim Brown vs. Martian (Mars Attacks!)
  - Jackie Chan vs. Ladder (Police Story 4: First Strike)

3. 19th Stinkers Bad Movie Awards

This parody award group also nominated Anderson for her performance.

Nominated: Worst Actress
- Nominee: Pamela Anderson
- Winner: Demi Moore (The Juror and Striptease)
- Other Nominees:
  - Whoopi Goldberg (Bogus, Eddie, and Theodore Rex)
  - Julia Roberts (Mary Reilly)
  - Ellen DeGeneres (Mr. Wrong)

Summary of Results

Actor	Award Category	Result	Primary Competition
Pamela Anderson	Worst New Star (Razzie)	Won	Ellen DeGeneres, "Friends" Cast
Pamela Anderson	Worst Actress (Razzie/Stinker)	Nominated	Demi Moore (Winner)
Pamela Anderson	Worst Screen Couple (Razzie)	Nominated	Demi Moore & Burt Reynolds (Winner)
Pamela Anderson	Best Fight (MTV)	Nominated	Fairuza Balk & Robin Tunney (Winner)

Interestingly, decades later in 2024, the Razzie Awards gave Pamela Anderson a "Razzie Redeemer Award" for her critically acclaimed performance in The Last Showgirl, acknowledging her journey from the "Worst New Star" of Barb Wire to a respected dramatic actress.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] The film received multiple nominations at the 17th Golden Raspberry Awards and the 1997 MTV Movie Awards.

[2] Pamela Anderson won the Razzie for Worst New Star at the 17th Golden Raspberry Awards.

[3] Beavis and Butt-head were nominated for Worst New Star for 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do America'.

[4] Ellen DeGeneres was nominated for Worst New Star for 'Mr. Wrong'.

[5] The cast of 'Friends' was collectively nominated for Worst New Star for their various film projects.

[6] Sharon Stone was nominated for Worst New Star as the 'new serious Sharon Stone' for 'Diabolique' and 'Last Dance'.

[7] Pamela Anderson was nominated for Worst Actress at the 17th Razzies.

[8] Demi Moore won Worst Actress for 'Striptease' and 'The Juror'.

[9] Whoopi Goldberg was nominated for Worst Actress for 'Bogus', 'Eddie', and 'Theodore Rex'.

[10] Melanie Griffith was nominated for Worst Actress for 'Two Much'.

[11] Julia Roberts was nominated for Worst Actress for 'Mary Reilly'.

[12] Pamela Anderson's 'Impressive Enhancements' were nominated for Worst Screen Couple.

[13] Demi Moore and Burt Reynolds won Worst Screen Couple for 'Striptease'.

[14] Beavis and Butt-head were nominated for Worst Screen Couple.

[15] Marlon Brando and Nelson de la Rosa were nominated for Worst Screen Couple for 'The Island of Dr. Moreau'.

[16] Matt LeBlanc and Ed the mechanical monkey were nominated for Worst Screen Couple for 'Ed'.

[17] Pamela Anderson was nominated for Best Fight at the MTV Movie Awards against 'Bad Guy'.

[18] Fairuza Balk and Robin Tunney won Best Fight for 'The Craft'.

[19] Matthew Broderick and Jim Carrey were nominated for Best Fight for 'The Cable Guy'.

[20] Jim Brown and the Martian were nominated for Best Fight for 'Mars Attacks!'.

[21] Jackie Chan and the Ladder were nominated for Best Fight for 'Police Story 4: First Strike'.

[22] Pamela Anderson was nominated for Worst Actress at the Stinkers Bad Movie Awards.

[23] Demi Moore won Worst Actress at the Stinkers Bad Movie Awards.

[24] Whoopi Goldberg was nominated for Worst Actress at the Stinkers Bad Movie Awards.

[25] Julia Roberts was nominated for Worst Actress at the Stinkers Bad Movie Awards.

[26] Ellen DeGeneres was nominated for Worst Actress at the Stinkers Bad Movie Awards.

[27] Pamela Anderson received the Razzie Redeemer Award for 'The Last Showgirl' (2024), but the ceremony was held in February 2025.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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Worst Picture Nomination

The film itself was nominated for Worst Picture at the Razzies, though the user specifically asked about actors.

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Worst Song Nomination

Tommy Lee was nominated for Worst Original Song ('Welcome to Planet Boom!'), which is relevant context for the film's reception.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 Who won the Razzie for Worst Picture in 1996?

#02 Did Pamela Anderson win any other awards for The Last Showgirl?

#03 What other films was Pamela Anderson nominated for at the Razzies?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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For the 1996 film *Barb Wire*, the cast primarily received nominations and awards through "alternative" award ceremonies like the **Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies)** and the **MTV Movie Awards**. Pamela Anderson, who played the titular character Barbara "Barb Wire" Kopetski, was the focus of nearly all recognition. ### **1. 17th Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies)** The Razzies are held annually to honor the "worst" in cinema. *Barb Wire* was a major contender at the 1997 ceremony for films released in 1996. * **Winner: Worst New Star** * **Recipient:** Pamela Anderson * **Who she beat:** * **Beavis and Butt-head** (voiced by Mike Judge) for *Beavis and Butt-Head Do America* * **Ellen DeGeneres** for *Mr. Wrong* * **The "Friends" cast members** (Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer) for their collective attempts at movie stardom (*The Pallbearer*, *Mother*, *Ed*, etc.) * **Sharon Stone** (as the "new serious" Sharon Stone) for *Diabolique* and *Last Dance* * **Nominated: Worst Actress** * **Nominee:** Pamela Anderson * **Winner:** **Demi Moore** (for *The Juror* and *Striptease*) * **Other Nominees:** * **Whoopi Goldberg** for *Bogus*, *Eddie*, and *Theodore Rex* * **Melanie Griffith** for *Two Much* * **Julia Roberts** for *Mary Reilly* * **Nominated: Worst Screen Couple** * **Nominee:** Pamela Anderson's "Impressive Enhancements" * **Winner:** **Demi Moore and Burt Reynolds** (for *Striptease*) * **Other Nominees:** * **Beavis and Butt-head** for *Beavis and Butt-Head Do America* * **Marlon Brando and "that darn dwarf"** (Nelson de la Rosa) for *The Island of Dr. Moreau* * **Matt LeBlanc and Ed (the mechanical monkey)** for *Ed* ### **2. 1997 MTV Movie Awards** The MTV Movie Awards are fan-voted and often celebrate pop-culture-heavy films like *Barb Wire*. * **Nominated: Best Fight** * **Nominee:** Pamela Anderson vs. "Bad Guy" * **Winner:** **Fairuza Balk vs. Robin Tunney** (*The Craft*) * **Other Nominees:** * **Matthew Broderick vs. Jim Carrey** (*The Cable Guy*) * **Jim Brown vs. Martian** (*Mars Attacks!*) * **Jackie Chan vs. Ladder** (*Police Story 4: First Strike*) ### **3. 19th Stinkers Bad Movie Awards** This parody award group also nominated Anderson for her performance. * **Nominated: Worst Actress** * **Nominee:** Pamela Anderson * **Winner:** **Demi Moore** (*The Juror* and *Striptease*) * **Other Nominees:** * **Whoopi Goldberg** (*Bogus*, *Eddie*, and *Theodore Rex*) * **Julia Roberts** (*Mary Reilly*) * **Ellen DeGeneres** (*Mr. Wrong*) ### **Summary of Results** | Actor | Award Category | Result | Primary Competition | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Pamela Anderson** | **Worst New Star (Razzie)** | **Won** | Ellen DeGeneres, "Friends" Cast | | Pamela Anderson | Worst Actress (Razzie/Stinker) | Nominated | Demi Moore (Winner) | | Pamela Anderson | Worst Screen Couple (Razzie) | Nominated | Demi Moore & Burt Reynolds (Winner) | | Pamela Anderson | Best Fight (MTV) | Nominated | Fairuza Balk & Robin Tunney (Winner) | Interestingly, decades later in 2024, the Razzie Awards gave Pamela Anderson a **"Razzie Redeemer Award"** for her critically acclaimed performance in *The Last Showgirl*, acknowledging her journey from the "Worst New Star" of *Barb Wire* to a respected dramatic actress.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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Yes, Pamela Anderson won the Golden Raspberry Award (Razzie) for Worst New Star for her role in Barb Wire. She was also nominated for Worst Actress and Worst Screen Couple (shared with her "Impressive Enhancements") at the Razzies, and for Best Fight (vs. "Bad Guy") at the MTV Movie Awards. She lost the acting nominations primarily to Demi Moore (Striptease).

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