Helen Mirren Recalls Early Romance with Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren shared a significant relationship in the early 1980s after meeting on the set of the 1981 film Excalibur, where Neeson was immediately smitten by Mirren in costume. They lived together for four years and were a serious couple, sharing fond memories such as camping trips in France, before amicably ending their relationship in 1985. Mirren has expressed deep affection for Neeson, stating she will love him until the day she dies, and recalled how Neeson dreamed of becoming an American film star, a dream he ultimately realized. Neeson later married Natasha Richardson in 1994, with whom he had two sons before her tragic death in 2009; he fondly remembers their time together. More recently, Neeson has been dating his Naked Gun co-star Pamela Anderson, with their relationship described as a natural development from friendship and supported by Anderson's sons. Both Neeson and Mirren have publicly reflected on their past romance with warmth and respect, highlighting their continued amicable bond decades later.