The rumored romance between Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson continues to capture public attention, especially with the recent release of their film, The Naked Gun. The buzz surrounding their on-screen chemistry has translated into real-life speculation, further fueled by their joint appearances and affectionate interactions during the movie's promotion. Adding to the intrigue, Joely Richardson, the sister of Neeson's late wife Natasha Richardson, has seemingly given her approval to the rumored relationship.
Anderson shared a series of black-and-white photos on Instagram to celebrate the theatrical release of The Naked Gun, encouraging fans to watch the film. The photos featured candid moments between Anderson and Neeson, including them throwing popcorn, making funny faces, and Neeson taking a picture of Anderson as she posed on the ground. Joely Richardson responded to the post by leaving a string of red heart emojis in the comments. Fans praised Joely's supportive gesture, with some calling it "classy and loving as always". Neeson's son with Natasha Richardson, Daniel, also showed his support with celebratory emojis.
A source close to the movie confirmed to People that Anderson and Neeson are dating, describing their romance as "budding" and "in the early stages". The source added, "It's sincere, and it's clear they're smitten with each other," and that they are "enjoying each other's company".
Neeson and Anderson have been making the rounds on red carpets and talk shows to promote The Naked Gun. During an appearance on The Stephen Colbert Show, Neeson complimented Anderson, saying, "She's great in the movie, she's terrific". He also mentioned that she enjoys cooking and baking, and that she made him sourdough and bran loaves during the shoot. When asked about their potential romantic involvement on The Today Show, Neeson joked, "What? I don't understand the question. I had never met Pamela before. We met on set".
Anderson has also expressed her admiration for Neeson. Reports indicate that the pair have been open about their chemistry and admiration for each other in interviews.
The actors attended the London premiere of The Naked Gun in July 2025, where Anderson kissed Neeson's cheek on the red carpet, further fueling dating rumors. A source told Page Six that their romance is not just for the cameras, stating, "It's very sincere how they feel... They're not going to show up on the red carpet and be adorable just to be fake, that's not either of them".
In October 2024, Neeson had declared his love for Anderson, telling People, "With Pamela, first off, I'm madly in love with her. She's just terrific to work with. I can't compliment her enough, I'll be honest with you". At the time, both downplayed dating rumors, with Neeson saying he was "done with dating" and Anderson stating she has "a friend forever" in him.
The pair were also spotted at Chops Lobster Bar in Atlanta, with the restaurant posting a photo of them "cuddled up close" on Instagram, adding fuel to the romance speculations.
The Naked Gun, which continues the series starring the late Leslie Nielsen, was released on August 1st and has received generally positive reviews.
