- When Liam Neeson fell in love with Natasha Richardson, the timing wasn’t right, as the latter was still married.
- The two became a pair after Natasha’s marriage ended, and they entered a union lasting for 15 years until her death.
- Their marriage resulted in the birth of two sons, one of whom changed his name to honor his late mom.
When Liam Neeson’s wife, Natasha Richardson, passed away, he had to raise his two children. Despite his initial apprehension about being a single father, Liam did an excellent job.
The children had to mature quickly, and despite Liam’s initial doubts, fears, and concerns, they grew into adults their parents would be proud of. Following in their parents’ footsteps, Liam and Natasha’s children pursued careers in acting.
Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson at the 12th Annual Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards circa 1993 | Source: Getty Images
Liam and Natasha’s love story began in 1993 when they performed opposite each other in “Anna Christie” on Broadway. At the time, she was married, but that did not stop her and Liam from falling for each other.
The “Taken” actor said he felt explosive chemistry between them that he had never experienced before. Their chemistry made people love their show so much that they earned a Tony nomination.
Natasha’s marriage ended during that period, and even though falling in love with Liam happened at the wrong time, she could not help herself. The actress was not fazed despite his reputation for being a ladies’ man. She said:
“I’m pleased that women fall in love with him, because I know why.”
Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson at the screening of “A Streetcar Named Desire” on Broadway on April 26, 2005 | Source: Getty Images
On her 30th birthday, Liam sent her a card while he was on the set of “Schindler’s List.” Natasha felt the card was not romantic and responded to him by asking him about their relationship. Her response made him realize that he had fallen in love with her.
Shortly after, the couple married on a farm in upstate New York in the summer of 1994. Life moved fast for the pair as they became parents to Micheál, their first son, in 1995 and welcomed Daniel, their...