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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson developed a strong bond on the set of "The Naked Gun." The pair, who've opened up about their respect for each other and the great fun they had on set on numerous occasions, are reportedly dating.
© Frank MasiPEOPLE reports that the two are in the early stages of a relationship that formed while they were working on their new movie.
"It's a budding romance in the early stages. It's sincere, and it's clear they're smitten with each other," said a source close to the movie. The pair are "enjoying each other's company" as they promote "The Naked Gun," which premieres this August 1st.
Neeson, 73, and Anderson, 58, have yet to confirm the news, but the pair has discussed each other fondly as they've promoted their film.
© John Phillips"Our chemistry was clear from the start,” said Anderson in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “We have the utmost respect for one another.” She also shared that she found Neeson's work “inspiring,” and described him as “a true gentleman.”
In an interview with PEOPLE, Neeson was only able to gush. “With Pamela, first off, I’m madly in love with her,” he said. “She’s just terrific to work with… No huge ego. She just comes in to do the work. She’s funny and so easy to work with. She’s going to be terrific in the film.”
Neeson and Anderson's notorious relationships
© Getty ImagesLiam Neeson and Pamela Anderson are two notorious Hollywood icons. The two have also been involved in notorious relationships in the past.
Neeson was notably married to the late actress Natasha Richardson. The pair married in 1994, after working together in a Broadway play and falling in love. The two were together until 2009, when she died in a skiing accident. They share two sons, Michael and Daniel.
"It was a horrible thing to happen. Everybody just pulled together," said Neeson in an interview with PEOPLE last year. He said that Richardson "would be proud" of their sons.
In the case of Anderson, she's had some notorious relationships in the past, including her marriage to Tommy Lee and engagement to Kid Rock. She shares two sons with Lee, Brandon Thomas and Dylan.
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