Even though the actress was married at the time, their romance started when they costarred in the 1993 Broadway production of Anna Christie.
After her marriage finally failed, she married the actor in 1994 and they raised two sons together.
Early on, it was clear that the couple had a strong bond since they described an indisputable synergy that permeated 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.
After being married, their love only deepened, and they eagerly embraced fatherhood, welcoming their first son in 1995 and a second son 18 months later.
But when actress Natasha Richardson suffered a brain injury while skiing in 2009, tragedy struck. She initially denied the fall, but as her condition worsened, medical professionals concluded she was brain dead.
After letting relatives and friends bid her farewell, Neeson made the painful choice to remove her from life support, remembering a deal they had made.
Her acting career was later pursued by their eldest son, Micheál, who starred in films and television shows such as Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Vox Lux, Big Dogs, Broken Symphony, and Paradise.
Years later, Micheál also chose to adopt Richardson as his last name as a respect to his mother.
He explained, “It was mainly like a homage to my mother, a way to carry her with me,” per The Times.
This touching gesture 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.”
Neeson, who is happy of his son’s choice, took solace in the fact that Micheál’s name and profession continue Natasha’s legacy.
Since then, Micheál has made a name for himself in the acting industry by collaborating with his father on a number of films, such as Cold Pursuit and Made in Italy, carrying on the family’s legacy of strong performances while holding his mother’s memory near and dear.
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