Liam Neeson; Helen Mirren.Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty; Thomas Niedermueller/GettyLiam Neesonhas nothing but love for former girlfriendHelen Mirren.In a recent interview withET Canada, Neeson, 70, called Mirren “a remarkable woman” and actress whenasked about their past relationship.“I should be so lucky and be honored to have spent three or four years with that lady,” Neeson said of theOscarwinner, 77, whom he dated between 1980 and 1985. “She’s really something else.“Though it’s been a long time since the two were a couple, both actors have always reflected fondly on their history together.In November 2022,Mirren opened up about her and Neeson’s time togetherin anAARP The Magazinecover story, telling the outlet, “We were not meant to be together in that way, but we loved each other very, very much.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren in 1984.Helen Mirren and Liam Neeson.Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren in 1984.PHOTO: Alan Davidson/ShutterstockHelen Mirren and Liam Neeson.PHOTO: Richard Young/ShutterstockMirren added, “I love him deeply to this day. He’s such an amazing guy.“Neeson has also said he was"smitten” right off the bat with Mirrenwhen the two met on the set of their 1981 filmExcalibur.“I remember being on the set and standing withCiarán Hindsas Helen walked towards us dressed in her fullMorgana Le Feycostume and we both went, ‘Oh f—,’ " he said in 2018 onThe Graham Norton Show,After the two dated — and lived together for years — Mirren began dating directorTaylor Hackford, whom she met during her audition for his 1985 movieWhite Nightsand eventually wed in 1997.RELATED VIDEO: Helen Mirren Says She and Ex Liam Neeson “Loved Each Other” but “Were Not Meant to Be Together"Meanwhile, Neeson went on to marryNatasha Richardsonin 1994, and the pair had two sons:Micheál, 27, andDaniel, 26.In 2009, Richardsondied from blunt force trauma a result of a skiing accidentat age 45. In the years since, the actor has relied on his career to stay busy.“I’m not good without work,” he toldAnderson Cooperin 2014. “I just don’t wallow too much. You know? And I just didn’t want to — especially for my boys — seem to be wallowing in sadness or depression.“Neeson’s eldest son, Micheál,changed his last name from Neeson to Richardsonin 2018, to honor his late mother.“It was a way tohonor her and her side of the familyand carry on the name,” Micheál told PEOPLE in 2020.
Liam Neeson; Helen Mirren.Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty; Thomas Niedermueller/Getty
Liam Neesonhas nothing but love for former girlfriendHelen Mirren.In a recent interview withET Canada, Neeson, 70, called Mirren “a remarkable woman” and actress whenasked about their past relationship.“I should be so lucky and be honored to have spent three or four years with that lady,” Neeson said of theOscarwinner, 77, whom he dated between 1980 and 1985. “She’s really something else.“Though it’s been a long time since the two were a couple, both actors have always reflected fondly on their history together.In November 2022,Mirren opened up about her and Neeson’s time togetherin anAARP The Magazinecover story, telling the outlet, “We were not meant to be together in that way, but we loved each other very, very much.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren in 1984.Helen Mirren and Liam Neeson.Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren in 1984.PHOTO: Alan Davidson/ShutterstockHelen Mirren and Liam Neeson.PHOTO: Richard Young/ShutterstockMirren added, “I love him deeply to this day. He’s such an amazing guy.“Neeson has also said he was"smitten” right off the bat with Mirrenwhen the two met on the set of their 1981 filmExcalibur.“I remember being on the set and standing withCiarán Hindsas Helen walked towards us dressed in her fullMorgana Le Feycostume and we both went, ‘Oh f—,’ " he said in 2018 onThe Graham Norton Show,After the two dated — and lived together for years — Mirren began dating directorTaylor Hackford, whom she met during her audition for his 1985 movieWhite Nightsand eventually wed in 1997.RELATED VIDEO: Helen Mirren Says She and Ex Liam Neeson “Loved Each Other” but “Were Not Meant to Be Together"Meanwhile, Neeson went on to marryNatasha Richardsonin 1994, and the pair had two sons:Micheál, 27, andDaniel, 26.In 2009, Richardsondied from blunt force trauma a result of a skiing accidentat age 45. In the years since, the actor has relied on his career to stay busy.“I’m not good without work,” he toldAnderson Cooperin 2014. “I just don’t wallow too much. You know? And I just didn’t want to — especially for my boys — seem to be wallowing in sadness or depression.“Neeson’s eldest son, Micheál,changed his last name from Neeson to Richardsonin 2018, to honor his late mother.“It was a way tohonor her and her side of the familyand carry on the name,” Micheál told PEOPLE in 2020.
Liam Neesonhas nothing but love for former girlfriendHelen Mirren.
In a recent interview withET Canada, Neeson, 70, called Mirren “a remarkable woman” and actress whenasked about their past relationship.
“I should be so lucky and be honored to have spent three or four years with that lady,” Neeson said of theOscarwinner, 77, whom he dated between 1980 and 1985. “She’s really something else.”
Though it’s been a long time since the two were a couple, both actors have always reflected fondly on their history together.
In November 2022,Mirren opened up about her and Neeson’s time togetherin anAARP The Magazinecover story, telling the outlet, “We were not meant to be together in that way, but we loved each other very, very much.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren in 1984.Helen Mirren and Liam Neeson.Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren in 1984.PHOTO: Alan Davidson/ShutterstockHelen Mirren and Liam Neeson.PHOTO: Richard Young/Shutterstock
Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren in 1984.Helen Mirren and Liam Neeson.
Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren in 1984.
Helen Mirren and Liam Neeson.
Liam Neeson and Helen Mirren in 1984.PHOTO: Alan Davidson/ShutterstockHelen Mirren and Liam Neeson.PHOTO: Richard Young/Shutterstock
Mirren added, “I love him deeply to this day. He’s such an amazing guy.”
Neeson has also said he was"smitten” right off the bat with Mirrenwhen the two met on the set of their 1981 filmExcalibur.
“I remember being on the set and standing withCiarán Hindsas Helen walked towards us dressed in her fullMorgana Le Feycostume and we both went, ‘Oh f—,’ " he said in 2018 onThe Graham Norton Show,
After the two dated — and lived together for years — Mirren began dating directorTaylor Hackford, whom she met during her audition for his 1985 movieWhite Nightsand eventually wed in 1997.
RELATED VIDEO: Helen Mirren Says She and Ex Liam Neeson “Loved Each Other” but “Were Not Meant to Be Together”
Meanwhile, Neeson went on to marryNatasha Richardsonin 1994, and the pair had two sons:Micheál, 27, andDaniel, 26.
In 2009, Richardsondied from blunt force trauma a result of a skiing accidentat age 45. In the years since, the actor has relied on his career to stay busy.
“I’m not good without work,” he toldAnderson Cooperin 2014. “I just don’t wallow too much. You know? And I just didn’t want to — especially for my boys — seem to be wallowing in sadness or depression.”
Neeson’s eldest son, Micheál,changed his last name from Neeson to Richardsonin 2018, to honor his late mother.
“It was a way tohonor her and her side of the familyand carry on the name,” Micheál told PEOPLE in 2020.
source: people.com
