Pamela Anderson is slammed by French politicians over foie gras debate

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Pamela Anderson in Paris to back a ban on force-feeding ducks and geese
Baywatch star angered some MPs who called appearance 'political theatre'
Pressure group described the 48-year-old as a 'turkey stuffed with silicon'

Published: 06:38 EST, 20 January 2016 | Updated: 12:33 EST, 20 January 2016

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Pamela Anderson was today described as a 'turkey stuffed with silicon' as the French launched a vicious attack on celebrity politics.

The 48-year-old former Baywatch actress angered some MPs when she appeared in the National Assembly in Paris to support a ban on force-feeding ducks and geese to make foie gras.

Many thought it was inappropriate for an unelected Canadian-American known for appearing nude in Playboy to be interfering in the democratic process.

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Pamela Anderson (pictured) was today described as a 'turkey stuffed with silicon' as the French launched a vicious attack on celebrity politics

The 48-year-old former Baywatch actress angered some MPs when she appeared in the National Assembly in Paris to support a ban on force-feeding ducks and geese to make foie gras

Hugues Fourage, spokesman for the ruling Socialist Party, said: 'Pamela Anderson's visit gets on my nerves and I am fed up with it. It is political theatre.'

A spokesman for the CPNT pressure group (Hunting, Fishing, Nature and Traditions) meanwhile attacked Laurence Abeille, the ecologist deputy who invited Ms Anderson.

The group said Ms Abeille 'preferred turkeys stuffed with silicon' to 'good geese stuffed with maize from the Landes and Perigord' - both regions of France.

In turn, Ms Abeille attacked 'particularly shocking, sexist, chauvinist, misogynistic comments,' adding that Ms Anderson was 'strongly committed to us continuing to eat well, without inflicting harm on animals'.

Many thought it was inappropriate for an unelected Canadian-American known for appearing nude in Playboy to be interfering in the democratic process

Ms Anderson's parliamentary press conference on Tuesday was co-organised by the foundation belonging to Brigitte Bardot - another retired sex symbol who has become an animal activist

Ms Anderson's parliamentary press conference on Tuesday was co-organised by the foundation belonging to Brigitte Bardot - another retired sex symbol who has become an animal activist.

Foie gras - which means fattened liver - is a traditional delicacy enjoyed by millions around the world, particularly in France.

Force-feeding ducks and geese to make it has been banned in several countries, but remains entirely legal in France.

Stars including Angelina Jolie and Benedict Cumberbatch regularly make statements about political issues such as immigration as they try to influence politicians and their constituents.

MPs also try to win the backing of the rich and famous to try and make themselves appear far more popular than they really are.

This has led to accusations of dumbing down in a world when the line between politics and showbiz is frequently blurred.