Who did Liam Neeson date following Natasha Richardson’s death? Relationship history explored amid “budding chemistry” with Pamela Anderson

Speculations of a romance between Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson have made headlines as the co-stars promote their new film, The Naked Gun. Things escalated on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, when the pair showed up to its premiere together in New York City alongside their kids.

While speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet, Neeson and Anderson pretended to kiss in response to the interviewer asking about their chemistry. During their appearance on Today the next morning, host Craig Melvin questioned if they were an item. While the couple initially feigned ignorance, the Taken actor explained:

"I had never met Pamela before. We met on set. And we discovered we had a lovely, budding chemistry - as two actors. It’s like, ‘Oh, this is nice. Let’s not mold this. Let’s just let it breathe.’ And that’s what we did."

While Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson haven't officially confirmed their romance, if true, this would be the actor's second relationship since Natasha Richardson’s death. Neeson and Richardson were married from 1994 until her death in 2009 following a ski accident. A year and a half later, the actor began dating Freya St. Johnston, a PR executive based out of the U.K. They were together for two years.

Liam Neeson dated Excalibur co-star Helen Mirren before marrying Richardson

Before his marriage to Natasha Richardson, Liam Neeson was in a relationship with actress Helen Mirren. The pair met on the sets of their film Excalibur (1981) and lived together until their split in 1985. They have since spoken fondly about their time together. In his 2023 interview with ET Canada, Neeson called her a "remarkable woman" before adding:

"I should be so lucky and be honored to have spent three or four years with that lady. She's really something else."

Mirren, for her part, revealed she made shirts for all of her boyfriends, including Liam. During a 2022 conversation with AARP, she noted that they loved each other very much, stating:

"We loved each other. We were not meant to be together in that way, but we loved each other very, very much. I love him deeply to this day. He's such an amazing guy."

According to Hello!, Liam Neeson was reportedly in a relationship with Barbra Streisand between 1991 and 1992. However, this remains unconfirmed. The actor has also been linked with Brooke Shields and Julia Roberts in the past.

Liam Neeson was married to The Parent Trap star Natasha Richardson between 1994 and 2009. The couple share two sons, Micheál and Daniel. The actress passed away in 2009 after a skiing accident in Canada. She was on a holiday with Liam and their sons.

In September 2010, People magazine reported that Neeson was dating public relations executive Freya St. Johnston. Like the actor, she is also a mom of two. The pair separated after two years.

During an October 2024 conversation with People magazine for its cover story, Neeson stated he was done with dating. When questioned about his love life, as he balanced his career and fatherhood at 72, the actor noted:

"No, in a word. I’m past all that."

Elsewhere in the interview, he reflected on losing Richardson. Highlighting that it was a huge adjustment, Liam Neeson told the outlet, "It was a horrible thing to happen."

The comment echoed an earlier interview of Liam's. Back in 2014, the actor discussed his emotional turmoil with Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes. Noting that the news is "like a wave," he continued:

"You just get this profound feeling of instability. The Earth isn't stable anymore and then it passes and it becomes more infrequent, but I still get it sometimes."

Speculations surrounding Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson began as they promoted their film, with many praising their chemistry.

During the 2024 People interview, he praised his The Naked Gun co-star, stating:

"With Pamela, first off, I'm madly in love with her. She's just terrific to work with."

The Baywatch actress returned the compliment, calling him "the perfect gentleman."

While it remains unclear whether the pair are dating, an "insider" told People this week that they were "smitten" with each other. The source explained that they had a "budding romance," which was in the early stages, adding that the pair were enjoying each other's company.

The Naked Gun is set for August 1 release.