Actors Liam Neeson, 73, and Pamela Anderson, 58, are dubbed the “couple of summer 2025” by People magazine. The publication describes their connection as “a new love story,” noting it appears “sincere” and that “they are clearly smitten with each other.” This follows their joint appearance at the New York premiere of their film *Naked Guy: A Naked Gun Movie* in late July, where they were accompanied by their respective children. Anderson shares sons Brandon, 29, and Dylan, 27, with ex-husband Tommy Lee. Neeson, whose wife Natasha Richardson tragically died in a 2009 skiing accident, has two sons, Micheál, 30, and Daniel, 28. At this premiere, as well as at earlier events in London and Berlin, the former Baywatch star continued her recent trend of embracing natural elegance, opting for ultra-chic looks without makeup.
Tabloid speculation about a romance brewing on the film set has circulated for weeks. The Daily Mail, citing sources close to the production, reported: “Pamela is drawn to Liam because he is completely open to her way of thinking and living.” The source added Anderson told friends Neeson “is in love with her and does many sweet things for her, including sending flowers and spending time with her sons and dogs.” The source also highlighted the couple’s efforts to maintain privacy in their long-distance relationship by spending significant time at her Canadian home: “Pam cooks and gardens at home… it’s wholesome and appealing, very un-Hollywood, and Liam loves it,” the source stated.
Whether genuine or promotional, the reported romance has captured public imagination as a symbol of hope, given both stars’ histories of profound heartbreak. Neeson has not been publicly linked to anyone since Richardson’s death; they had been together since 1994. Anderson, after her turbulent marriage to Tommy Lee, seemed to find happiness by marrying bodyguard Dan Hayhurst in 2020, but the couple divorced just two years later.