The romantic story of these two stars began when they starred together in Anna Christie on Broadway in 1993, where sparks flew inspite of the actress being married at the time.
The couple’s deep connection was evident early on, with the describing an sweet chemistry between them that carried through to their performances.
Even the actress said herself years later that she was unfazed that the actor was known for being a ladies man, commenting: “I’m pleased that women fall in love with him because I know why,” per Country Living.
Their romatic relationship only grew stronger after marriage, and they became parent, welcoming their first son in 1995, followed shortly by a second son 18 months later.
However, a tragic story happened when the actress, Natasha Richardson, sustained a head inj:ur:y while skiing in 2009.
Neeson made the difficult decision to take her off life support after allowing family and friends to say their goodbyes.
Their eldest son, Micheál, later followed in her footsteps in acting, working in movies and TV series like Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Vox Lux, Big Dogs, Broken Symphony, and Paradise.
After his mother’s passing, Micheál also decided to pay tribute to his mother by changing his surname to Richardson.
He shared: “It was mainly like a homage to my mother, a way to carry her with me,” per The Times.
This action earned the admiration of his father, who said: “It was a lovely gesture. Natasha’s family, mother, and sisters were very touched by it. I’m proud of it.”
Micheál has since carved his path in the acting world, working alongside his father in several films, including Cold Pursuit and Made in Italy, continuing the family tradition of powerful performances while keeping his mother’s spirit close to his heart.
