He was one of the 80s most promising action stars, whereas she was the era’s legendary bombshell – so it’s perhaps no wonder that Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson would bring together one of most glitzy families in showbiz.
And as the pair – who are claimed to have ‘confirmed’ romance rumours after fuelling speculation following a chemistry-laden performance in a new comedy flick, The Naked Gun together – were joined by their grown-up actor sons on the red carpet, their united A-lister quality was clear.
The Baywatch alum, 58, has two children – Dylan Jagger, 27, and Brandon Thomas, 29 – with ex-husband Tommy Lee while the Taken lead, 73, shares Micheál, 30, and Daniel, 28, his children with his late wife Natasha Richardson.
The whole gang was out on the town in New York earlier this week, sporting glam tailored suits – while Pamela was striking in a midnight blue gown – as the kids celebrated their parents’ latest film.
In it, Liam takes the helm as Detective Frank Drebin Jr, who – following in the footsteps of his bumbling father – must solve a murder case to prevent the police department from shutting down.
With co-star Pamela on his hand, the pair – who, as per sources who have spoken to the Daily Mail have been dating ‘for a while’ – were supported by their very talented offspring, most of whom too have flourishing careers in the spotlight.
The actress’s eldest son Brandon, 29, is an ‘Emmy Nominated Producer and Investor’ according to his Instagram, where he has more than 449,000 followers.
He has worked on a myriad of a projects with his mother, with credits on: Pamela’s Cooking with Love, Pamela: A Love Story, Pamela’s Garden of Eden and, perhaps most famously, the Gia Coppola-directed The Last Showgirl.
And as the pair – who are claimed to have ‘confirmed’ romance rumours after fuelling speculation following a chemistry-laden performance in a new comedy flick, The Naked Gun together – were joined by their grown-up actor sons on the red carpet, their united A-lister quality was clear
In December, spoke out about how he made it his mission to help his mother shift her narrative from sex symbol to human being – and to aid her in following her dreams.
In an interview with Variety, he explained: ‘My personal mission was to give my mom the opportunities she gave me as a child.
‘She would do anything for me. She showed up and was a very good mother. And at a certain point in your life, you become a protector.’
Brandon, who overseas the family’s business affairs, noted that he wanted his mother to ‘have the opportunity’ to ‘achieve success in the field she wants to be in’.
Pamela – who got her start in Playboy magazine and then became a household name thanks to her role as CJ Parker on Baywatch – successfully pivoted the direction of her career – leading her to get nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Actress category for her performance in The Last Showgirl.
Elsewhere, her second son Dylan, 27, who has made a name for himself as both a model and musician.
The young star, according to EWG Management, has walked in the 2016 Saint Laurent show and has been working with Acne Studios, Armani Exchange, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss and True Religion.
Elsewhere he has been featured in GQ Russia, NYLON, VMAN, Vogue, W, and Wonderland magazines.
Pamela’s second son Dylan, 27, who has made a name for himself as both a model and musician
Elsewhere, Liam’s sons have too made moves to establish themselves in film. Thirty-year-old Micheál has starred in movies including Anchorman 2, Vox Lux, Cold Pursuit, Made in Italy and Somewhere Quiet
Meanwhile, as well as scattering of small roles and credits on films and TV, Liam’s second son Daniel, 28, has co-founded a alcohol brand with fellow entrepreneur Adam Millman
Dylan’s band, Midnight Kiss, debuted in 2020 – but he left the year after. He has in past spoken about ‘hating’ music – despite his father being the frontman of Mötley Crüe.
‘I didn’t want to make music. I didn’t want to be an actor. I didn’t want to do anything,’ he admitted, speaking to Interview Magazine in 2019. ‘Then I fell in love with it.’
‘Brandon was always the test dummy for me,’ he added. ‘I learned from all of his mistakes.’
In the same conversation, Brandon also spoke about how there are ‘a lot of misconceptions about the way they were raised’.
‘That we’re spoiled, or that we were given everything,’ he continued. ‘But our friends can back this up: Dylan and I haven’t taken a dollar from our parents since we were in high school. We’ve been working our a**es off to buy a house, buy a car, and pay for music equipment and acting lessons. It feels better to do it ourselves.’
Brandon has also spoken about the importance of sobriety for himself – after facing ‘one of the darkest spots of his entire life’ in 2016.
‘I didn’t want to leave my apartment. I couldn’t do anything. Ever since I got sober, I just feel like everything’s gotten better for me,’ he explained. ‘I’ve become a better actor. I’ve become a better worker. I’ve become a better person.
‘I’m not gonna lie, in LA it’s really f***ing hard to avoid temptation. Girls. Money. This and that. But my career has become so important to me that partying isn’t worth it anymore.’
The Daily Mail has now learned that ‘sparks’ first flew between the couple when they filmed their Naked Gun movie in May 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, according to an insider
The brothers also spoke about the bizarre nature of dealing with their very famous parents growing up.
‘I have the funniest f***ing story about that,’ Brandon said. ‘The normal thing to do as a parent is, of course, to make your kids feel like everything is normal and fine. I remember one day asking my mom, “Hey, why does everybody take photos of us?” And she said, “Oh, they do that to everybody.”
‘Then, I remember being with one of my friends’ families when I was, like, 10, and we walked into dinner somewhere, and I said to them, “Hey, why does nobody take photos of you guys?”‘
In 2024, Dylan proposed to his girlfriend architectural designer Paula Bruss. In heartfelt Instagram post marking the occasion, he wrote: ‘Till the end.’
Elsewhere, Liam’s sons have too made moves to establish themselves in film. Thirty-year-old Micheál has starred in movies including Anchorman 2, Vox Lux, Cold Pursuit, Made in Italy and Somewhere Quiet.
In a 2022 homage to his father, he played the voice of young Qui-Gonn – a character originated by Liam in the 80s – in the Tales of the Jedi TV series.
Both himself and his brother have been open about the challenges of losing their mother Natasha, who passed away aged just 45 following a skiing accident in Quebec in 2009.
‘It was so sudden. When it’s unexpected and it’s just a complete freak accident, it really sort of messes with your mind, whether you believe in fate or not,’ he told The Times in 2021.
Brandon, who overseas the family’s business affairs, noted that he wanted his mother to ‘have the opportunity’ to ‘achieve success in the field she wants to be in’
In a 2022 homage to his father, he played the voice of young Qui-Gonn – a character originated by Liam in the 80s – in the Tales of the Jedi TV series
Both himself and his brother have been open about the challenges of losing their mother Natasha, who passed away aged just 45 following a skiing accident in Quebec in 2009
‘It can send you for a bit of a head spin, and so you just latch on to the tiny little memories, whether it’s her laugh or her energy in the room or her cooking. I do have her films to go back and watch her in, which I’m incredibly grateful for.’
Micheál also told the outlet about how acting ‘slowly opened up for him’ after a childhood that saw him briefly going ‘a little off the rails’ in boarding school.
‘I was just a teenage kid. I had lost my mom. I think it’s something that most people should do, should just explore and not go down this set direction, one path,’ he admitted. ‘I guess it’s a little early to find out who you are as a teenager…
‘I think acting is an amazing profession because it requires you to look at yourself and learn a lot about yourself. Not a lot of professions allow you to do that. It’s a sort of inward discovery of who you are. I think I’d have a really hard time acting if I didn’t know myself.’
In an earlier, 2015 interview with the outlet, he also explained how he struggled with drinking after losing his mother.
The actor recounted: ‘Everybody said, “This kid has lost his mum, that’s where the problem comes from.”
‘And I was, like, “No it isn’t, I just like to party.” But looking back, I realise it was a delayed reaction. You meet so many people who lost a parent when they were young and then they’ll break down when they’re 45.’
Meanwhile, as well as scattering of small roles and credits on films and TV, Liam’s second son Daniel, 28, has co-founded a alcohol brand with fellow entrepreneur Adam Millman.
The actress’s eldest son Brandon, 29, is an ‘Emmy Nominated Producer and Investor’ according to his Instagram, where he has more than 449,000 followers
In 2024, Dylan proposed to his girlfriend architectural designer Paula Bruss. In heartfelt Instagram post marking the occasion, he wrote: ‘Till the end’
The duo work with Vivanco Distillery in Arandas, Mexico, to curate their De Nada Tequila.
‘In the big picture, we believe in creating a more positive future. Closer in, we’re actively creating a better tequila tomorrow,’ the pair say on their website.
‘By making a tequila from fine, high-quality decisions for people who want exceptional quality with a little less of that bad for the planet feeling.’
Speaking to Adam Mendler’s blog in 2022, they explained how the idea to start the company came to them in while they were studying together in New Orleans.
‘In college, Danny and I felt that our demographic strongly gravitated toward tequila; however, most brands were both expensive and filled with additives and artificial colorings,’ Adam Millman explained.
‘We wanted to change the perception of what ‘good’ tequila is among the Millennial and Gen Z demographics, so we set out to Mexico with the intention of finding the perfect distillery with which to partner.
‘If you want to come up with a great idea, the first step is to find a need or pain point for consumers.
‘If you can identify a need for something, you can service it, and ultimately gain traction in the market. In addition, it is important to trust your gut and look further into ideas that come to you.’
Speaking to the Daily Mail in 2012, three years after his wife’s passing, the actor admitted it was both a blessing and a source of anxiety for him to see his boys getting older. Daniel pictured with Liam in 2023
Liam pictured with his sons Michael and Daniel at a Rangers NHL ice hockey game in New York in 2019
Michael and Daniel pictured with their late mother Natasha in 2008, attending the opening of ‘Billy Elliot’ in New York
It’s far from being his first gig however, as in 2017, while still in school Daniel started his own eco-friendly clothing brand.
He has shared loved up photos with his girlfriend on social media – but not much is known about her publicly.
Daniel is one of the few in his family to not pursue a career in the arts – his aunt Joely and cousin Daisy Bevan are also in the arts.
In 2024, he took to Instagram to share an emotional tribute to his mother Natasha, alongside a stunning black-and-white photograph of her taken in 1998.
He wrote: ’15 years since you’ve left this plane onto forever more. I look forward to re uniting one day but for now I take solace in knowing you’re beside me every step of the way.’
It’s clear that being a present, loving parent has been the priority for both Pamela and Liam, whose children have gushed about their mother and father in interviews.
Speaking to the Daily Mail in 2012, three years after his wife’s passing, the actor admitted it was both a blessing and a source of anxiety for him to see his boys getting older.
‘My kids are learning to drive at the minute and it’s kind of nerve-racking, isn’t it?’ he said.
Pamela has too been candid about how important her sons are to her life. Pictured with her sons
It’s clear that being a present, loving parent has been the priority for both Pamela and Liam, whose children have gushed about their mother and father in interviews. Pictured with her sons in 2001
‘They’re actually quite accomplished but inside of you, you always see them at a very young age and now suddenly they’re driving a car. It’s something every parent goes through.’
‘It’s an ongoing joy being a dad. It’s always a joy but it’s a joyful worry. My boys are 16 and 17 now and it seems like just last Tuesday that crossing the road was a major event. And, then, letting them cross the road themselves was a serious major event.’
He also felt that his children have ‘helped him grow as a man’.
As per the Irish Star, Liam also poignantly in 2020, on the Conan O’Brien Has No Friends, revealed that he still speaks to his late wife Natasha ‘every day’.
Pamela has too been candid about how important her sons are to her life.
‘A Mother’s Love is Unwavering,’ she said in a 2023 Instagram post. ‘I have always known that the most important job in the world is being a parent.
‘Being a mom reminds me of who I am, an ever-evolving woman. Every day is a new opportunity to learn and grow alongside each other, not in the way of each other.
‘My boys surprise me every day, and the wonderful challenges of motherhood have all been so deeply rewarding. I dedicated my book to them.’
Pamela is officially dating Liam, Daily Mail has learned. The two have been in a romance ‘for a while’ said a source; they started having ‘sparks’ when they began filming their Naked Gun movie in May 2024, a source has confirmed; seen on July 28 in NYC
Now the lovebirds have been kissing on the red carpet. ‘Pam is very drawn to Liam because he is totally open to her way of thinking and living, and especially her approach to fame which is impressive,’ a source tells Daily Mail; seen July 22 in London
And the insider has noted that they have managed to keep the long-distance romance private because they have been spending time at her house in Canada. ‘Pam cooks and gardens at her home, it’s wholesome and appealing and very un-Hollywood and Liam loves that, he actually gets involved,’ said the insider
Pamela said that Liam is ‘the perfect gentleman’ and he ‘brings out the best in you … with respect, kindness and depth of experience. It was an absolute honor to work with him’
The Daily Mail has now learned that ‘sparks’ first flew between the couple when they filmed their Naked Gun movie in May 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, according to an insider.
‘Pam is very drawn to Liam because he is totally open to her way of thinking and living, and especially her approach to fame, which is impressive,’ a source said.
‘She has been telling friends he is smitten and does a lot of sweet things for her, like sending her flowers, and spending time with her sons and dogs.’
The insider has noted they’ve managed to keep the long-distance romance private by spending time at her house in Canada.
‘Pam cooks and gardens at home… it’s wholesome and appealing and very un-Hollywood and Liam loves that,’ said the insider.
‘He actually gets involved.’
Daily Mail has reached out to the couple’s representatives for comment.
On Monday evening at their New York premiere, Pamela suggested they were an item when she went in for a kiss on Liam’s lips before she pulled back during their joint ET interview.
And they both talked to Extra: Pamela said of building their relationship, ‘We just like each other.’ Liam added, ‘It just grew naturally. We didn’t force it, just allowed it to grow.’
She also wrote on Instagram, ‘Love is in the air.’ The full post read: ‘A beautiful evening at the NYC Naked Gun premiere… thank you to everyone who came out to laugh with us… love is in the air.’
Eyebrows were raised in October 2024 when Liam said he loved the former Playboy model. He told People: ‘With Pamela, first off, I’m madly in love with her. She’s just terrific to work with. I can’t compliment her enough, I’ll be honest with you. No huge ego. She just comes in to do the work. She’s funny and so easy to work with.’
Pamela said that Liam is ‘the perfect gentleman’ and he ‘brings out the best in you … with respect, kindness and depth of experience. It was an absolute honor to work with him.’
And she told EW: ‘We definitely have a connection that is very sincere, very loving. He’s a good guy.’
