After an unspeakable loss and a path full of emotional struggles, two of the biggest stars of the 1990s are now finding common ground in a new romance. According to a source close to the production of their new movie, 73-year-old Liam Neeson and 58-year-old Pamela Anderson are now a couple and mutually enchanted.

Before reaching today, both had endured very different but equally painful personal paths. Each of their stories sheds light on the circumstances that shaped this new relationship – from Natasha Richardson’s death and Neeson’s years of silence, to Anderson’s violent relationship with Tommy Lee and her public ordeals. At the center lies their shared movie, The Naked Gun, and a gradual, genuine connection that is turning into something more each day.

Liam Neeson never moved on after losing Natasha Richardson
Liam Neeson was married to British actress Natasha Richardson for 15 years. They met in 1993 on Broadway and married in 1994, having two sons together. Everything changed in March 2009, when Richardson suffered a head injury while skiing in Canada. She initially refused medical attention, but soon developed an epidural hematoma and passed away two days later at the age of 45.

Shattered, Neeson completely withdrew from his personal life afterward. As he had publicly stated, Natasha’s loss was “like having his heart ripped out of his chest.” Despite occasional tabloid rumors of possible relationships, he never confirmed anything, even stating in 2024 that he was “no longer in a place to be dating.”

Anderson leaves behind a turbulent personal history
Pamela Anderson, for her part, had lived through one of pop culture’s most talked-about marriages. She married musician Tommy Lee in 1995, just four days after meeting him. Their marriage was marked by passion but also serious problems: in 1998, Lee was sentenced to prison for domestic violence against Anderson in the presence of their young child. The breakups and reconciliations dragged on for years, while the most traumatic moment was the leak of their personal sex tape, which was stolen and distributed illegally.

In recent interviews, Anderson has spoken about the psychological toll of that period, stating that she is no longer in contact with Tommy Lee and hopes to one day have a healthier relationship for the sake of their children. After a series of short-lived relationships and marriages, she now emphasizes in every interview that she has found her inner peace.

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The shared movie and the first kiss
The film The Naked Gun was the setting for their first real connection. The chemistry between Neeson and Anderson was evident both on set and during the movie’s promotion. On July 28 in New York, they appeared together on the red carpet.

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The next day, on the live show Today, they pretended to be “caught” kissing on camera, in a moment that quickly went viral.

According to a source from PEOPLE magazine, “they are in the early stages of a genuine relationship, and it’s obvious they are enjoying every minute together.” The same source added that the two have grown close through their shared experiences, calm outlook on life, and understanding of the scars of the past.