The supposed romance between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson has been called into question, with reports surfacing that it was a carefully orchestrated publicity stunt to promote their new film, The Naked Gun. This revelation comes after weeks of speculation and public appearances that fueled the rumors of a budding relationship between the two stars.

According to TMZ, sources with direct knowledge claim that the entire "Pam + Liam" storyline was concocted by their PR teams and Paramount Pictures during the filming of The Naked Gun in Spring 2024. The goal was to create buzz and excitement around the movie, a reboot of the popular 90s franchise. The film has grossed $89 million worldwide to date.

Adding fuel to the fire, insiders claim that Anderson and Neeson did not see each other between the end of filming in June 2024 and the start of the press tour in July 2025. This detail casts doubt on the authenticity of their connection and suggests that their on-screen chemistry was purely performative.

One of the key components of the alleged PR strategy involved Anderson's claims of baking muffins and sourdough bread for Neeson, which he seemingly played along with in interviews. However, sources now suggest that this was a fabricated narrative designed to create a sense of intimacy and connection between the two. It has also been reported that the pair never had any one-on-one dinners, and whenever they ate together, assistants were present.

Despite these claims, some sources insist that the romance between Anderson and Neeson was genuine. A source close to the film told People that "everything between them has been genuine" and that "neither would ever take part in a publicity stunt". Another insider stated that "their relationship isn't just for show" and that "they have a real connection". These conflicting reports create a sense of uncertainty and leave the public wondering what to believe.

The alleged PR stunt appears to have been successful in generating media attention and public interest in The Naked Gun. Whether or not the romance was real, it undoubtedly contributed to the film's box office success. This raises questions about the ethics of using fabricated relationships to promote entertainment projects and the extent to which the public is willing to accept such tactics.

Both Anderson, 58, and Neeson, 73, have had very public relationships in the past. Anderson has been married four times, famously to musicians Tommy Lee and Kid Rock. Neeson was married to actress Natasha Richardson until her death in 2009. The two have not commented on the claims that their relationship was a publicity stunt.