Pamela Anderson Denies Rumors of Fake Romance with Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson firmly addressed circulating rumors about her alleged romance with Liam Neeson, emphasizing the authenticity of their relationship during their recent joint appearances. Speaking at the Deauville American Film Festival in France on September 5, the 58-year-old actress dismissed allegations that their chemistry was a publicity stunt. She made it clear that she does not use personal relationships for promotional purposes, shutting down rumors tied to their on-screen and off-screen connection.

The Baywatch star explained that she values privacy in her romantic life and refuses to exploit it for attention, stating,

“I do not and will never feed into PR stunts,”

and added,

“That would be a death sentence. I’m authentically driven. I’m superstitious when it comes to love. And I’m not comfortable sharing any shred of my romantic life.”

—Pamela Anderson, Actress

Understanding the On-Screen Chemistry Between Anderson and Neeson

Though Pamela denies theatrics behind their bond, she acknowledges why some may perceive their public interactions, such as on the red carpet, as more than professional camaraderie. She noted that her job often requires portraying love and emotion convincingly, which might lead audiences to project real feelings onto her.

She said,

“I know I’ll fall in love again and again onscreen. That is my job. If we do it well, you will feel it, a kind of projection. It is the greatest compliment,”

before urging the public to interpret their interactions positively and sincerely:

“So please think positive. And I appreciate your good wishes. There are no silly games being played. I’m sincere.”

—Pamela Anderson, Actress

Pamela Anderson’s Commitment to Authenticity and Legacy

Anderson expressed her gratitude to those who have supported their genuine connection, while firmly asserting her integrity. She warned others not to confuse her kindness or assertiveness:

“Do not mistake my kindness for weakness or my boldness for bitterness,”

and explained,

“I’m here on this journey, not for money or for fame, but to see what I’m made of in truth, hard work and to leave behind an honest legacy my family can be proud of.”

—Pamela Anderson, Actress

Public Hints and Warm Exchanges Between Anderson and Neeson

The actress first alluded to a blossoming affection with Liam Neeson in August, amid the premieres of their new film and her stage presentation of Tennessee Williams’ Camino Real in Williamstown, Massachusetts. On August 4, Anderson posted on Instagram,

“What a week it’s been… there’s so much love in the air,”

followed by,

“Seeing you all at the premieres, in theatres, and at the play on Williamstown has truly filled my heart.”

She expressed appreciation for the continued support, writing,

“Thank you for all your love, laughter, and for showing up—it means the world to me.”

—Pamela Anderson, Actress

The closeness between the pair was further highlighted on Watch What Happens Live when host Andy Cohen asked each about the kindest trait of the other. Anderson described Neeson as,

“just that he’s so kind and generous,”

while Neeson complimented Anderson’s spirit and shared,

“She’s a giggler like me, and I love that.”

—Pamela Anderson, Actress; Liam Neeson, Actor

Scott Baio: Early Relationship Beginnings

Pamela Anderson’s romantic history stretches back decades, beginning with Scott Baio, the Happy Days star who dated her shortly after she was featured as Playboy’s Playmate of the Month in February 1990. The two met at the Playboy Mansion, coinciding with Anderson’s first acting credit on Charles in Charge.

Bret Michaels: First Notable Rocker Romance

In 1993 and 1994, Anderson was involved with rocker Bret Michaels, whose attempts to connect with her family revealed early challenges in their relationship. Michaels recounted arranging for Anderson’s mother to enjoy a Beach Boys concert via his connection with John Stamos, only to learn later that her mother disapproved of him. He said,

“One of her mom’s favorite bands was the Beach Boys, so I called up John Stamos, who played drums occasionally for the band,”

and explained further,

“The mom really didn’t like the rocker thing or the way I looked—Pamela had never dated a rocker before. I think that played a big part in the relationship.”

—Bret Michaels, Musician

Jon Peters: A Lasting Friendship and Brief Romance

In the 1990s, Anderson briefly lived with prolific film producer Jon Peters—known for works like Caddyshack and A Star Is Born—and they have maintained a close friendship over the years. In 2020, Anderson described their recent whirlwind encounter following a spiritual retreat in India, calling the brief rekindling “over really quick.”

She reflected,

“We’re all wounded people,”

and shared her belief in fate and destiny. Peters later clarified their enduring friendship, stating,

“I’ve loved this kid since she was 20 years old. I still love her. We’re friends. We’ll always be friends. I helped her in a way that she needed, but it’s between her and I.”

—Pamela Anderson, Actress; Jon Peters, Producer

Tommy Lee: Turbulent Marriage and Family Life

The most intense and public relationship in Anderson’s life was with Motley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, whom she married just days after meeting him in 1995. Their three-year marriage produced two sons, Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee, but was marked by volatility, including Lee’s arrest for spousal battery and Anderson’s hepatitis C diagnosis from shared tattoo needles during their union, from which both later fully recovered.

The couple faced additional challenges, such as the unauthorized release of their private sex tape, which they unsuccessfully tried to control through lawsuits. Anderson recounted of their intimate life,

“We filmed everything… we were naked all the time,”

while Lee admitted,

“Pamela and I got busy having kids so quickly that we never gave ourselves a chance to build a solid relationship. I asked her much later, ‘Why didn’t we work on our relationship more?’ ‘We couldn’t,’ she replied. ‘I was pregnant the whole time.’

—Pamela Anderson, Actress; Tommy Lee, Musician

Despite their eventual divorce filing in 1998 and a custody battle, they continued to see each other, talking of remarriage before settling into separate lives by 2000. Peters later described helping Anderson during difficult times with Lee:

“I picked her up many times from her lawyer’s office and flew her up with her kids and hid her out in Aspen for a month because the guy was beating her up,”

adding,

“But she made it through. She raised the kids. She’s got money. She’s got a career.”

—Jon Peters, Producer

Other Notable Romances: Kelly Slater, Marcus Schenkenberg, and Kid Rock

Following her relationship with Lee, Anderson dated other notable figures, including Kelly Slater, a former Baywatch co-star and world champion surfer. Slater recalled their time together positively, saying,

“I don’t have any ill feelings toward her. I wish her well. Hey, we had an amazing time together.”

—Kelly Slater, Surfer

She also briefly dated Calvin Klein model Marcus Schenkenberg in 2000. Their relationship included collaborative campaigns and television guest appearances but ended within months.

In 2001, Anderson became engaged to musician Kid Rock, though their union ended amid public turmoil by 2007. The pair married four times in a tumultuous sequence, interspersed with a miscarriage and final separation. Anderson remarked on their relationship’s difficulties:

“I’m moving on. … I feel like I’m finally free. … I’m in love,”

I’m happy. … I see the light. … Sounds dramatic, but it’s true.

“

She also reflected on their estrangement:

”

He’s the only person I don’t talk to,“

adding,

”We blew it, and the kids suffered.”

—Pamela Anderson, Actress; Kid Rock, Musician

Kid Rock acknowledged the intensity of their relationship but noted lessons learned, describing their failed marriage metaphorically:

“If you touch a hot stove and get burnt, don’t touch it anymore.”

—Kid Rock, Musician

Their marriage reportedly faltered after Anderson’s cameo in Sacha Baron Cohen’s film Borat, a connection confirmed humorously by Cohen:

“And I thought it was a joke,”

he said,

“but then a few weeks later they got divorced and they put as a reason for divorce, Borat.”

—Sacha Baron Cohen, Actor/Comedian

Rick Salomon: Multiple Marriages and Complicated Friendship

Anderson’s relationship with professional poker player Rick Salomon was similarly complex. They married in 2007 but annulled the marriage after five months. She has described the impulsive decision as stemming from companionship during a busy schedule, saying,

“He was just always there, and I was like, you’re always here.”

—Pamela Anderson, Actress

They remarried before 2014 and have gone through several cycles of filing for and withdrawing divorce petitions. Anderson described their ongoing relationship as,

“It’s a real marriage. It has its ups and downs,”

and stated,

“I think we’re doing fine.”

The couple filed for divorce again in 2015, which was finalized.

Regarding Salomon, Anderson stated,

“Yeah, at that time it was a bad idea. But I love Rick. I love him to this day. And my kids love Rick. Out of everybody I know—as crazy as he is—I trust him the most.”

—Pamela Anderson, Actress

Involvement with Vladimir Putin and Political Advocacy

In 2015, Anderson visited the Kremlin to discuss wildlife protection initiatives with Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s chief of staff. While she did not clearly confirm any personal connection with Putin during a 2018 interview with Piers Morgan, she did share her success in influencing Russia’s ban on importing seal products, humorously recalling,

“I wrote to [Putin] and asked him to stop the importation of seal products,”

and added,

“So he did. He made it actually illegal to import seal products into the country.”

When pressed about their proximity, she said,

“Obviously we’ve been in the same place together, uh, sometime,”

but declined to elaborate further.

Relationship with WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange

Anderson formed a unique bond with Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, during his asylum at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. They engaged in deep conversations covering topics beyond politics, with Anderson explaining,

“We talk about the Bible, we talk about what’s happening with my kids, what’s happening with his family. It’s not just about politics, even though I do take a lot of notes and it’s so overwhelming, the information he gives me.”

After Assange’s arrest in 2019, Anderson remained a vocal supporter and visited him in detention.

Assange’s lawyer Stella Moris-Smith Robertson revealed that she and Assange had two children since 2015, and remarked regarding the media attention around Anderson’s visits:

“I’d rather have them reporting about Pamela visiting than stories about me being pregnant. And it allowed Pamela to go on TV and she is very articulate.”

—Stella Moris-Smith Robertson, Lawyer

Adil Rami: A Painful End to a Relationship

In 2018, Pamela Anderson was living with French soccer player Adil Rami in Marseille while publicly supporting Assange. She emphasized the normalcy of Rami’s life compared to the celebrity world, saying,

“He’s not a part of that [celebrity world],”

and called this, “the best part.” The relationship ended in June 2019, when Anderson revealed on Instagram that the time they spent together had been marked by deception.

She wrote,

“The last (more than) two years of my life have been a big lie,”

describing Rami as living a double life. Anderson further shared,

“He called those men monsters, But this is worse. He lied to all.”

Rami responded publicly, maintaining he continued a relationship with the mother of his children and recognized his shortcomings in transparency. He wrote,

“Pamela is someone whole, who I respect, who has convictions and who is sincere in her struggles and for whom my love was always sincere,”

and took responsibility,

“I am simply determined to preserve a lasting relationship with my children and their mother, Sidonie, for whom I have a deep respect. It’s true that I should have being more transparent in this relationship. I take responsibility.”

—Adil Rami, Soccer Player

Marriage to Bodyguard Dan Hayhurst and Subsequent Separation

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Anderson grew close to her bodyguard Dan Hayhurst, leading to their marriage on December 24, 2020, at her Vancouver Island home. A source described the union as,

“really such a full-circle moment and return to her roots,”

highlighting their shared connection to the island and the cathartic nature of quarantine for both.

However, by January 2022, the couple had separated, with a close source explaining,

“When you live with someone and spend all this time with them, for the better part of two years, you get to really know them inside and out, for better and for worse,”

and added,

“There was no straw that broke the camel’s back. He is not the man she hoped he was.”

The Lasting Impact of Pamela Anderson‘s Relationships

Throughout a storied career and a series of well-documented relationships with musicians, actors, sports figures, and political personalities, Pamela Anderson has maintained a focus on authenticity and personal growth. Her recent clarification regarding the Pamela Anderson Liam Neeson romance underscores her commitment to truthfulness amid media speculation. While appreciating the deep connections formed on and off screen, she continues to prioritize her integrity and private life.

Given her steady stance at international film festivals and public events, it is likely Anderson will keep guarding her personal life from exploitation by the press, focusing instead on her legacy and family. Her ability to remain grounded despite decades of public scrutiny speaks to her resilience and the enduring strength she draws from her experiences and relationships.