The celebrity rumor mill often churns out wild tales, but sometimes, a true story shines through. That’s exactly what’s happening with Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. Their budding romance has captured everyone’s attention. While some reports from outlets like TMZ and Rob Shuter suggested it was just a clever trick to promote their new movie, The Naked Gun, a source close to a prominent entertainment news channel, Us Weekly, quickly set the record straight. "Everything between Pamela and Liam has been truly real," the insider shared.
Anderson, 58, and Neeson, 73, star as on-screen lovers Beth Davenport and Frank Drebin Jr. in the next film in the classic comedy series. The movie hit theaters on August 1st. Talk of a real-life romance began to buzz after the co-stars showed plenty of affection at the London premiere of The Naked Gun on July 22nd. Pictures showed Anderson leaning in to kiss Neeson on the cheek. In another sweet moment, Neeson wrapped his arm around her waist and held her hand.
An exclusive report to Us on July 29th confirmed that the two began dating after meeting on the film set. They always had a natural spark, and their friendship just grew into something more. Both actors are private people and tried to keep their relationship quiet, but the connection between them is clear for all to see.
This isn’t just a fleeting fling. Anderson’s sons, Brandon, 29, and Dylan, 27, whom she shares with ex-husband Tommy Lee, fully approve of their mom’s new happiness. They joined their mother and Neeson, along with his two sons, Micheál, 30, and Daniel, 28, at The Naked Gun premiere in New York on July 28th. Neeson’s sons are from his marriage to his late wife, Natasha Richardson, who passed away in 2009 at 45 years old. "Brandon and Dylan love seeing their mom happy and they completely support it," the source revealed, adding that they "think Liam is great and have gotten to know him well in recent months."
Anderson and Neeson first spoke publicly about the dating rumors during a joint interview on Today on July 29th.
Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson Charles Sykes/Bravo
"I had never met Pamela before," Neeson shared. "We met on set, and we found we had a charming chemistry that just came out, like two actors connecting. It was like, ‘Oh, this is great. Let’s not force it. Let’s just let it be.’ And that’s what we did."
Since that interview, the pair has continued to share loving public moments during Naked Gun promotions. They’ve also spoken highly of each other in various interviews. Anderson described Neeson to Esquire in a joint interview published August 13th. "He’s such a charmer," she said. "He’s so giving and selfless. He was so complimentary and supportive, it’s truly impossible not to fall for Liam."
She continued, "I know Liam’s work. He’s had an amazing career, starting in theater and becoming part of acting royalty, from ‘Schindler’s List’ and all his other movies. So, it was a bit scary. I was nervous to meet him. I was shaking on the first day when I came to practice our first scene. But once we started, he’s a complete gentleman."
Neeson, in turn, compared Anderson to the "very beautiful, sexy, and funny" character she plays in The Naked Gun. "Pamela is all that and so much more," he said. "Every scene with Pamela Anderson was fantastic, and I always looked forward to working with her. I believe we understood each other perfectly. She has certainly become a new friend. It’s a joy to work with her. No big egos, no airs or fuss. We laughed quite a bit on set. Her character, Beth, and I, try to solve the big crime in the movie together. Sometimes we don’t see eye to eye, but that’s part of the fun."