Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, who co-star in the recent film Naked Gun, openly expressed their admiration for each other during a lively appearance on Watch What Happens Live! on August 3. The pair, who sparked rumors of a real-life relationship after displaying affectionate behavior at their London movie premiere in July, revealed the qualities they find most endearing about one another.
When asked by host Andy Cohen what they consider the sweetest trait about each other, Pamela initially struggled to find the words but eventually praised Liam’s kindness and generosity. Liam, for his part, did not hesitate to highlight Pamela’s spirited nature and their shared laughter, qualities he finds deeply appealing.
Genuine Affection and Support Evident Throughout Interview
During the WWHL chat, Liam frequently touched Pamela’s shoulder and held her hand, underscoring the comfort and affection between the two. In the studio audience was Liam’s son, Daniel Neeson, who seemed to endorse the developing connection with his warm smile and laughter when Andy Cohen commented on the relationship.
Daniel Neeson’s presence is notable since he has publicly supported his father amid ongoing speculation about a romantic partner since the film’s release. Daniel and his brother Micheál Neeson joined Pamela and her sons Brandon Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee—whom she has with ex-husband Tommy Lee—at the Naked Gun premiere on July 22.
Mutual Admiration Between Co-Stars Evident Since Filming
At the premiere, Pamela described Liam as kind, sweet, funny, and very silly, while Liam reciprocated by calling Pamela silly and praising her as a great woman. Liam has consistently expressed deep respect and affection for Pamela since shooting Naked Gun began last year. In October, he told People magazine that he was “madly in love” with her and lauded her professionalism, humor, and modest demeanor.
“With Pamela, first off, I’m madly in love with her. She’s just terrific to work with,”
Liam said.
“No huge ego. She just comes in to do the work. She’s funny and so easy to work with.”
Famous Co-Stars Who Found Love Beyond the Screen
While Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson have not confirmed a romantic relationship, the bond they share fits a tradition of co-stars whose workplace chemistry blossomed into real love. Below are several notable examples of actors who found romance on set.
Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer’s Hidden Crushes
The iconic Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer admitted during the HBO Max reunion that they harbored crushes on each other during the first season of the NBC series. Schwimmer confessed,
“Yeah, the first season we—I had a major crush on Jen.”
Aniston added, “It was reciprocated.”
Despite these mutual feelings, the duo never pursued a relationship due to existing commitments, with Schwimmer explaining,
“At some point, we were both crushing hard on each other, but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship, and we never crossed that boundary. We respected that.”
Castmate Matt LeBlanc jokingly suggested they may have broken this rule with a little on-set PDA. Aniston recalled telling Schwimmer,
“It’s going to be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is going to be on national television,”
which eventually happened in the beloved coffee shop scene. Schwimmer also reminisced about the early years when they would cuddle and fall asleep together during rehearsal breaks, wondering aloud,
“How did not everyone know we were crushing on each other?”
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki’s Private Relationship
The Big Bang Theory stars Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki dated for two years but kept their relationship hidden from the public during its course. Cuoco revealed in an interview that it was a significant but private chapter of her life.
“It was such a huge part of my life and no one knew about it,”
she said, describing their romance as wonderful but discreet. They never went out together publicly, preferring to protect both themselves and the show. Cuoco noted,
“We were so protective of ourselves and the show and didn’t want anything to ruin that. But that also made it sad, too. That’s not the kind of relationship I want—I don’t want to be hiding.”
Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s Various Romances on Saved By the Bell
On the set of Saved By the Bell, romantic entanglements ran rampant among the cast. Mark-Paul Gosselaar described the dynamic as nearly “incestuous,” with many co-stars dating each other at different points. He recalled,
“All of us dated at one point or another—it was incestuous! Sometimes the girls would gang up on the guys.”
Gosselaar’s longest real-life relationship during the show was with co-star Lark Voorhies, lasting three years during the series’ later seasons.
Connections Between Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Other Leading Ladies
Gosselaar also shared flirtations with Tiffani Thiessen, who recalled accompanying him to Paris for a press tour where she had her first sip of alcohol with him. Ed Alonzo, another Saved By the Bell cast member, described their onscreen chemistry as cute, noting moments of hand-holding and shy glances.
Additionally, Gosselaar briefly dated Elizabeth Berkley, admitting in a podcast that young actors working closely on set often developed connections in the isolated filming environment.
Mario Lopez’s Relationship with Tiffani Thiessen
Mario Lopez, who portrayed A.C. Slater on Saved By the Bell, revealed in his memoir that he dated Tiffani Thiessen off-screen. He described their time together sharing movies, dinners, parties, and dancing, but also admitted to being unfaithful, reflecting candidly on his youthful inability to maintain loyalty.
Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling’s Differing Memories
Beverly Hills, 90210 co-stars Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling had a relationship that is recalled differently by each party. Spelling noted on the Woman on Top podcast,
“Brian Austin Green, I mean David and Donna, we were on camera together and we are off camera, something. [Brian] and I have different perspectives of what that was. There’s the young girl version and the young boy version, so two different versions.”
She reminisced about a summer when they shared declarations of love, although Green regards the relationship more casually as a friendship. Spelling also admitted being always in love with Green and revealed she had kissed other co-stars like Luke Perry and dated Jason Priestley briefly.
Melissa Joan Hart and Ryan Reynolds’ Early Kiss
Before Ryan Reynolds became famous for Deadpool and married Blake Lively, the actor shared a memorable moment with Melissa Joan Hart while working on the 1996 TV movie Sabrina the Teenage Witch. In her memoir, Hart described a kiss with Reynolds in her hotel room, highlighting his “pretty wonderful” lips and his large frame.
“It was a terrific distraction from how strongly he smelled of hair product,”
she wrote, recalling the starry encounter that ended the film shoot.
Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini’s Confirmed Romance
Original American Idol finalists Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini were long rumored to have dated, though Clarkson clarified that their romance did not begin during the competition. She revealed on Watch What Happens Live that they dated briefly during the filming of their 2003 movie From Justin to Kelly.
Clarkson explained,
“I think any two people who are thrown together that much [would eventually date]. ‘Timeless,’ you put that song on From Justin to Kelly—you can’t fight it!”
Miley Cyrus and Lucas Till’s Secret Relationship
While filming Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009, Miley Cyrus quietly dated her co-star Lucas Till. Till shared with an Atlanta radio station that their brief two-month romance added authenticity to their on-screen relationship, saying,
“I think it will make the movie a little better cause it was definitely real.”
Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson’s Brief Romance
Following Vanessa Hudgens’ 2010 split from Zac Efron, she dated Josh Hutcherson, her co-star from Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. The relationship only became publicly known after their breakup, during promotional interviews in 2012. When asked how long they had been a couple, the pair shared an awkward moment before Hutcherson joked,
“We’re not. We were at one point, but she broke my heart…no, I’m just kidding,”
which led to laughter from Hudgens.
Implications of On-Set Romances in Hollywood
The anecdotes above reflect how the intense environment of film and television productions often leads to romantic connections between co-stars. Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s warm exchanges and mutual respect hint at a deepening relationship that continues to capture attention, supported by loved ones and public displays of care.
Their story fits within a larger context of well-known actors whose relationships evolved through shared work, sometimes private and other times widely known. Such romances can add layers of authenticity and chemistry to performances, while also offering a glimpse into the personal lives behind the camera.
For Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, the future may hold continued collaboration both professionally and personally, as the public watches their connection grow beyond the screen.
