Pamela Anderson received a major honour in France and used the spotlight to shut down whispers about her love life. The Baywatch star has been romantically linked to her Naked Gun co-star Liam Neeson, with the pair getting cosy during press events and even posing with their kids. But soon after, critics dismissed the romance as a publicity stunt to promote their film. Anderson has now hit back, making it clear she’ll “never feed into PR stunts,” calling them “a death sentence.”
Pamela Anderson on romance with Liam Neeson
On September 5, 2025, Anderson attended the Deauville American Film Festival in France. The 58-year-old received the Deauville Talent Award for her impact on pop culture. During her acceptance speech, the actor called herself “authentically driven” and added, “I’m superstitious when it comes to love. And I’m not comfortable sharing any shred of my romantic life.” She said doing PR about her private life would be the last thing she’d ever do. Anderson also reminded everyone that her job as an actress is to fall in love on-screen, not off it. If she does her work right, audiences will feel that chemistry, but she doesn’t play “silly games” in real life, bluntly slamming her critics. “I know I’ll fall in love again and again on screen. That is my job. If we do it well, you will feel it, a kind of projection. It is the greatest compliment. So please think positive. And I appreciate your good wishes. There are no silly games being played. I’m sincere,” she said.
Before concluding her speech, the Foreign Affair star warned everyone not to mistake her kindness for weakness and boldness for bitterness, adding, “I’m here on this journey, not for money or for fame, but to see what I’m made of in truth, hard work, and to leave behind an honest legacy my family can be proud of.”
This is the first time Pamela Anderson has addressed the frenzy around her love life, ever since July 2025, when reports surfaced that she and Liam Neeson were dating after meeting on the set of The Naked Gun. Multiple sources told media outlets that the pair were “smitten” and bonded over family, as both are parents to grown kids. They appeared on several talk shows and promotional events, and their chemistry was as clear as water, though they played coy when asked about the rumours. By August, people began assuming their romance might be just a promotional stunt. While reps stayed quiet, those close to the stars denied it, insisting the relationship is real: “Neither of them would ever fake something like this. They don’t need the publicity. They genuinely enjoy each other and have a real connection.”
Neeson himself spoke about their bond in multiple interviews, though he never addressed the dating speculation. The 73-year-old said he had never met Pamela before the movie but felt instant chemistry with her. Pamela also shared that they had dinners together during filming, keeping things “professionally romantic” while working.
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On the work front, Pamela Anderson is making a Hollywood comeback. Her role in The Last Showgirl earned her award nominations, and The Naked Gun reboot won over the critics. She has several more projects lined up, including Place to Be, Alma, Love Is Not the Answer (written and directed by Michael Cera) and more.
