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Pamela Anderson is opening up for the first time about the real story behind her much-talked-about relationship with Liam Neeson. After months of speculation, the 58-year-old actress reflects on their brief romance and what it ultimately became.
In this week's PEOPLE cover story, Anderson shares that the connection began only after the pair finished filming The Naked Gun. "If you must know, Liam and I were romantically involved for a short while but only after we finished filming," she says. What followed was what she describes as an "intimate week" at Neeson's home in upstate New York — though she points out, "I had my own room." Their assistants were present, and family members dropped by throughout the visit.
During the week, Anderson says they enjoyed a cozy dinner "at a tiny French restaurant," where Neeson introduced her as the "future Mrs. Neeson." She also spent time in his garden, tending "a rosebush overgrown with mint," something she says "he appreciated." Anderson refers to the period as their "romantic lost week," a time marked by small, tender moments — including Neeson running outside "in his bathrobe" to chase away a bear that had wandered up to the breakfast window.
Once the week ended, they separated to work on other projects. But the connection resurfaced months later when they reunited for the summer press tour promoting The Naked Gun, released in August. The pair held hands on carpets, snuggled during interviews, and Anderson even dabbed lip balm on Neeson's lips during Watch What Happens Live. "We were having fun," she says, comparing the dynamic to "a little bit like a Nancy Meyers film."
Their closeness fuelled dating rumours, especially after Neeson shared in late 2024 that he was "madly in love" with her. A source later claimed the two had "always had chemistry" and that their friendship "naturally developed into more." But Neeson avoided confirming anything publicly, saying on Today, "We discovered we had a lovely, budding chemistry — as two actors. Let's just let it breathe."
Throughout it all, Anderson brushed off assumptions that the relationship was crafted for publicity. "I always was laughing when people thought, 'Oh, that's a publicity stunt.' ... 'A publicity stunt? This is real. We have real feelings.'"
While Anderson admits, "I adore Liam," she adds that "we are better friends, in full honesty."
