There are many Hollywood romances that stood the test of time, but sadly, not all have a happy ending. Irish actor Liam Neeson and British actress Natasha Richardson have one of the most beautiful but cut short romances ever. They might not have worked together in many of their films, but their meeting at Broadway would result in the two getting closer.
Liam might not be as risky for movies that require stunts, but he has endured one of the most difficult times a father, husband, and friend could endure. Even after her passing, Liam has continued to work hard to honor his wife's memory as well as share some wholesome facts about their relationship.
Here's a throwback with Liam Neeson and the late Natasha Richardson's sweetest moments in their relationship.
12 Their Fateful Encounter
Liam might be known for his memorable roles including Bryan Mills from the Taken franchise and Qui-Gon Jinn in the Star Wars prequels, but his resume includes theatre productions as well. He took part in the Broadway play, Anna Christie. There, he would meet Natasha, who played his love interest, while also debuting in Broadway with the play.
11 The Attraction Was Kismet
Despite being married to her first husband Robert Fox, Natasha and Liam definitely hit it off as if they were close friends. Their performances in Anna Christie were very outstanding, with their chemistry being fantastic and even earned them a handful of nominations.
Their attraction for each other might have been evident, but it happened during a strange time as Natasha was married to Robert and the marriage was on its last legs.
10 Following Her Divorce With First Husband
Natasha would eventually call it quits with Robert sometime in 1992, and even though their marriage was crumbling, rumors were spreading on the possibility of she and Liam having an affair. The two were close, but nothing really happened until around her 30th birthday. The interesting turn of events would lead to their relationship blossoming.
9 A Clever But Adorable Reference
Once Natasha's 30th birthday rolled around, Liam was busy filming Schindler's List. But he took the time to send her a card and it read, "You're catching up with me. Lots of love, Oskar," which references the character he was playing in the critically acclaimed film.
At first, Natasha didn't find the card and greeting romantic and once said to him as a reaction, "This is like a letter from a buddy. What is our relationship?" This ultimately resulted in Liam falling absolutely in love with her, and that was the done deal for them.
8 Getting Married A Year After Their First Meeting
When Natasha asked that question to Liam, he knew that she was the one. After that moment, he once said, “That was when I knew I really loved this person. I thought, ‘This is real and genuine and is something that has to be protected.’” In 1994, the two tied the knot at their shared home in Millbrook, New York.
7 Their First Son Micheál
Not too long after their quiet, but beautiful wedding, the two would welcome their first son Micheál in 1995. Nowadays, he goes by with his mother's maiden name to honor her after her passing.
If he was going to do something to pay tribute to her, taking her last name was one of the most endearing things he has done for his late mother. He faced difficult times and even went through alcohol abuse, but he took control of his life and focused on living his life for his mother's sake.
6 Then Their Second Son Daniel
In 1996, Liam and Natasha gave birth to their second son Daniel. Like his older brother, he went through hardships from losing his mother. Both had to grow up fast, but Daniel accomplished a lot, such as graduating from Tulane University and making a career out of fashion designing. He also has an Instagram and posts from time to time, and even shared some photos of him and his mother, recognizing her memory.
5 Things Were Going Very Well
As a celebrity couple that just worked well together, things were going very well for Liam and Natasha. They were continuing their acting careers and being loving parents to their sons.
Before they became parents, the two starred in the 1994 film Nell, and it would be the only film they worked on together. And of course, they would star in their recognizable films such as The Parent Trap and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace years later.
4 And Then Tragedy Struck
2009 was the year that changed everything. Before Natasha's tragic passing, she and Liam made a vow on what to do if one of them they were in a difficult situation. Liam stated in 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper, “If any of us got into a vegetative state that we’d pull the plug. So when I saw her and saw all these tubes and stuff, that was my immediate thought.” Due to a skiing accident that resulted in a head injury, Natasha passed away.
3 Revealing Sweet Secrets
Natasha's life being cut short was without a doubt a heartbreaking occurrence for Hollywood and especially Liam and his sons. If there was some good that came out of this, Liam stated that Natasha had her organs donated.
So with her heart, liver, kidneys, three people are given another chance at life to survive. Commenting on this, Liam said in praises to his late wife, "It’s terrific…and I think she would be very thrilled and pleased by that."
2 Reflecting On The Good Times
Appearing on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper as the host revealed a lot about Liam's thoughts on Natasha during and after his time spent with her. Not only did he reveal a tough decision that had to be made if one of them were to be in a vegetable state, but also shared to the world that Natasha serenaded him at their wedding. She sang the song "Crazy Love" by Van Morrison and it blew him away.
1 What He Hopes To Share To The World
Starring in Love Actually and having life imitate art was not something Liam could have expected many years later. Liam sadly had to grieve on losing the love of his life, but with that painful lesson, he shared an important message.
On social media, he told his fans to always cherish their partners and make every single moment count, even when the times are not good. Because of Natasha, Liam learned to have unconditional love and appreciate the time he got to have with her.
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