According to insiders, a new romance is blossoming between Hollywood stars Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. The pair recently co-starred in the upcoming comedy “The Naked Gun,” and their affectionate interactions at the film’s London premiere last week ignited widespread speculation.

An insider close to the situation has confirmed to People magazine that the actors have indeed begun dating. “It’s an emerging romance in the early stages. It’s genuine, and it’s clear they are smitten with each other,” the source stated.

This development follows hints dropped by Neeson himself several months prior. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the acclaimed actor expressed strong admiration for Anderson: “Regarding Pamela, first of all, I’m madly in love with her. She’s just wonderful to work with. I can’t compliment her enough, I’ll be honest with you. Because she doesn’t have a big ego. She just comes in to do her work. She’s funny and so easy to work with.”

Anderson reciprocated the warm sentiments in her own comments to the same publication. “I think I’ve found a friend for life in Liam,” she shared. “We definitely have a connection that is very sincere, very deep. He’s a good guy.”

Both Anderson and Neeson have been notably single for significant periods. Neeson has been without a partner since the tragic death of his wife, Natasha Richardson, in 2009. Anderson, known for keeping her personal life private, has also largely stayed out of the public dating scene. Each has adult children: Neeson raised sons Micheál and Daniel, while Anderson has sons Brandon and Dylan from her previous marriage to Tommy Lee.

Audiences will see their on-screen chemistry when “The Naked Gun” hits theaters wide on August 1st. Off-screen, it seems a real-life connection may be unfolding.