Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson have gone from sharing laughs on set to sharing kisses in public. A source close to the production of their new movie, The Naked Gun, confirmed to PEOPLE that the two stars are officially dating.
“It’s a budding romance in the early stages,” the insider said. “It’s sincere, and it’s clear they’re smitten with each other.”
Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s Chemistry Didn’t Stay on Set
The romance began while filming the upcoming comedy, where Neeson plays Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. and Anderson stars as his love interest. On-screen sparks clearly carried over into real life. During filming, Anderson called Neeson “the perfect gentleman” and credited him with bringing out “the best in you … with respect, kindness, and depth of experience.”
Neeson didn’t hold back his admiration either, telling PEOPLE last October:
“I’m madly in love with her. She’s just terrific to work with. No huge ego. She just comes in to do the work. She’s funny and so easy to work with.”
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Romance in the Spotlight
While promoting The Naked Gun this month, the couple’s playful affection was on full display. At the London premiere on July 22, Anderson gave Neeson a kiss on the cheek. Days later, at the New York premiere, she stunned in a satin blue gown with sheer gloves, while Neeson kept a protective arm around her waist. They even shared a mock makeout moment during a live TV appearance on Today — a wink to fans who were already speculating about their off-screen romance.
Both brought their sons to the New York premiere, blending their families for the night. Anderson’s sons Brandon, 29, and Dylan, 27, posed alongside Neeson’s sons Micheál, 30, and Daniel, 28, in what looked like a family photo waiting to happen.
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Why This Couple Works
According to Anderson, she and Neeson bonded during filming over “a love of literature and a good laugh.” She revealed they often had dinners together, keeping things “professionally romantic” until filming wrapped. For Neeson, who has kept his romantic life relatively private since the passing of his wife Natasha Richardson, this new chapter seems both unexpected and refreshing.
As for Anderson, who’s embraced a new era of authenticity — often appearing makeup-free and living quietly away from the Hollywood machine — she seems perfectly at ease with their growing connection.
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The Verdict: Icon Status
It’s rare to see a celebrity romance that feels both surprising and completely natural. Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are proving that sparks can fly at any age, and sometimes, the most unexpected pairings make the most sense. As PEOPLE’s source put it best: they’re smitten.
