Pamela Anderson addresses Liam Neeson romance and slams PR stunt claims in speech

Pamela Anderson made a glamorous appearance at the Deauville American Film Festival on Friday, where she accepted the 2025 Talent Award and set the record straight on her rumoured romance with The Naked Gun co-star Liam Neeson.

Looking elegant in a strapless black fishtail gown, the 58-year-old actress opened up about the recent headlines about her personal life.

She said, “I do not and will never feed into PR stunts." Adding, “That would be a death sentence. I'm authentically driven,” she confessed, shutting down claims that her relationship with Neeson was a publicity stunt.

“I'm superstitious when it comes to love. And I'm not comfortable sharing any shred of my romantic life,” she added. The pair fuelled speculation of a romance earlier this summer while promoting The Naked Gun, sharing affectionate red carpet moments. A source at the time claimed the two had been “dating for a while,” and both stars made warm public comments about each other.

Neeson previously told People, “I’m madly in love with her. She’s just terrific to work with. I can’t compliment her enough.” Anderson, in turn, called him “the perfect gentleman” and admitted they shared a “very sincere, very loving” connection.

In her speech, Pamela swerved the question of romance altogether. She shared, “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.

“There are no silly games being played. I am sincere. Do not mistake my kindness for weakness or my boldness for bitterness,” she added. “I’m here on this journey, not for money or fame, but to see what I’m made of.”

Meanwhile, a source close to the pair also denied claims that their relationship was for show, telling the Daily Mail, “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.

“Their relationship isn’t just for show. They have a real connection. There’s no incentive for either of them to stage something like this.”

Some fans raised eyebrows over the timing of their cosy red carpet moments – while others are convinced the spark between them was the real thing, whether romantic or not. A fan of the stars penned, “If you didn’t believe it you don’t believe in love, unlike me who believes in love.”

In The Naked Gun reboot, which premiered on August 1, Neeson plays bumbling detective Frank Drebin Jr., with Anderson starring as nightclub singer Beth.

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