It’s the kind of Hollywood twist no one saw coming: Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, two icons from wildly different corners of the fame universe, are now starring side by side in the upcoming Naked Gun reboot—and as they make their way through the film’s international publicity tour, fans are wondering the obvious: are they or aren’t they?
The film, which wrapped shooting earlier this year, has already generated plenty of buzz for its unlikely casting. Neeson, the gravelly-voiced action star known for his brooding intensity, takes on the role of bumbling detective Frank Drebin. Anderson plays his dazzling, street-smart foil—a sultry informant with a lipstick taser and a suspiciously perfect sense of timing. But it’s their offscreen chemistry that has suddenly become the bigger story.
At red carpets from London to Los Angeles, the two have been inseparable—whispering in each other’s ears, sharing inside jokes, and posing just a little too close for something entirely platonic. Neeson has been spotted helping Anderson out of cars, handing her her reading glasses at press junkets, and, in one now-viral video, gently brushing a stray hair from her face mid-interview. The clip lit up social media, with fans dubbing them “Pamson” and begging for a real-life rom-com.
“He’s got this dry Irish wit that absolutely destroys me,” Anderson said during a morning show appearance in Sydney. “I was not expecting to have so much fun promoting a movie.” Neeson, for his part, offered only a mysterious half-smile when asked if there was more than publicity between them. “She’s a delight,” he said. “And I think the feeling is mutual.”
Those close to the pair say the bond is genuine, even if no one will call it romantic—yet. “They really like each other,” one publicist admitted. “They’re in sync in a way that’s rare on these kinds of tours. It’s not a stunt—it’s real chemistry.”
Anderson, whose recent reinvention has been met with critical acclaim, appears more at ease than ever. Neeson, famously private since the death of his wife Natasha Richardson, has kept a low profile in recent years, which makes his warm, open presence on the press tour all the more intriguing. Whether it’s affection or just an unexpectedly delightful friendship, the connection is hard to ignore.
When asked directly at the film’s Paris premiere if there was romance in the air, Anderson simply smiled and said, “Let’s just say we’re getting along famously.” Neeson added, “We’re not ruling anything out.”
Whatever the truth behind the flirtation, one thing’s certain: The Naked Gun isn’t the only thing drawing attention. Pamela and Liam are the surprise pair 2025 never saw coming—and fans are loving every minute of it.
