At a Glance
- Pamela Anderson insists her brief relationship with Liam Neeson was genuine, not a publicity stunt
- The romance began after filming wrapped on The Naked Gun, culminating in an “intimate week” at his Upstate New York home
- Anderson describes the connection as a “loving friendship” and praises Neeson’s support for her career
- Why it matters: The confirmation silences rumors that the relationship was manufactured to promote their movie
Pamela Anderson is doubling down on the authenticity of her romance with co-star Liam Neeson. Speaking on January 20, 2025 with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, she rejected claims that the relationship was a promotional ploy for their upcoming film The Naked Gun.
“The Vibes Were Real”
Cohen, a longtime friend of Neeson, told Anderson that persistent questions about the legitimacy of the relationship “bugged” him. “So many people asked me because of my long relationship with him,” Cohen said. “I was like, ‘The vibes were real.'”
“The vibes were real,” Anderson echoed. She added, “I don’t like the idea of doing publicity-we don’t do any publicity stunts. I mean, he doesn’t do that kind of thing, and I don’t do that kind of thing.”
The conversation turned to what happened after production ended. Cohen hinted, “I had heard you had wrapped Naked Gun and you actually did spend some time after you wrapped maybe…” Anderson interjected, “Blowing off steam?” Cohen laughed: “Right. Blowing off steam, sniffing around each other as one might say.”
“Enjoying each other’s company,” Anderson confirmed.
Inside Their “Romantic Lost Week”
Anderson already told News Of Los Angeles that she and Neeson “were romantically involved for a short while, but only after we finished filming.” The pair retreated to Neeson’s home in Upstate New York for an “intimate week” that Anderson calls “a little bit like a Nancy Meyers film.”
Highlights of the week included:
- Sharing dinners at a tiny local French bistro
- Neeson introducing Anderson as “the future Mrs. Neeson”
- Gardening together-Anderson pruned an overgrown rosebush laced with mint
- Visits from both stars’ assistants and some family members
“I had my own room,” she noted, underscoring the relaxed nature of the stay.
A Supportive Friendship
Beyond the brief romance, Anderson emphasized genuine affection and respect. “He’s a wonderful man,” she told Cohen. “He’s so supportive of my career too, which is, you know, I’ve never had that, so it’s nice.”
She characterized the bond as “a healthy relationship. It’s a friendship. It’s a loving friendship, which is really nice. I really admire him.”
After the week together, they “went our separate ways to work on other films,” Anderson told News Of Los Angeles. “We were having fun,” she added, reiterating mutual admiration.
Denouncing Stunt Rumors
Tabloid chatter labeling the relationship a coordinated media stunt surfaced in August 2025. A source close to The Naked Gun production told News Of Los Angeles in July that Anderson and Neeson had “a budding romance in the early stages,” but later stories questioned their motives.
Addressing the skepticism, Anderson previously said:
- “I always was laughing when people thought, ‘Oh, that’s a publicity stunt.’ I’m like, ‘A publicity stunt? This is real. We have real feelings.'”
- “I adore Liam, but we are better friends, in full honesty.”
A source reiterated to News Of Los Angeles in August: “Everything between them has been genuine. Neither would ever take part in a publicity stunt. They have a great time. Neither of them needs the publicity.”
Key Takeaways
- The relationship blossomed only after cameras stopped rolling.
- Both stars publicly reject the idea that the romance was orchestrated for media attention.
- Anderson stresses the ongoing supportive friendship, even after the romantic spark faded.
Anderson’s full interview with Andy Cohen aired Tuesday, January 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET.
