The story of these two actors began in 1993 when they worked together on Broadway in Anna Christie. Even though the actress was married at the time, their chemistry was noticeable.
Later, her marriage ended, and in 1994, she and the actor got married. They built a life together and raised two sons.
Their strong connection was clear from the beginning. People often talked about how well they worked together, both on and off the stage.
Years later, the actress shared that she was never concerned about the actor’s reputation as someone admired by many women. She once said, “I understand why women find him attractive, and that’s fine with me.”
After getting married, their bond deepened. They enjoyed their life as a family and welcomed their first son in 1995. Eighteen months later, their second son was born.
However, in 2009, tragedy struck. The actress, Natasha Richardson, had an accident while skiing. At first, she seemed fine and didn’t think it was serious, but her condition quickly worsened. Doctors later confirmed that she had suffered a fatal head injury.
Liam Neeson, her husband, had to make a difficult decision. He remembered a conversation they had years before and, after allowing close family and friends to say their goodbyes, he made the choice to take her off life support.
Their oldest son, Micheál, later followed in his mother’s footsteps and pursued acting. He appeared in movies and TV series such as Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Vox Lux, Big Dogs, Broken Symphony, and Paradise.
Years later, Micheál made a personal decision to change his last name to Richardson. He explained that it was a way to honor his mother and keep her memory alive.
His father, Liam Neeson, appreciated the gesture. He shared that Natasha’s family was touched by Micheál’s choice and said he was proud of him.
Micheál has continued his acting career and even worked with his father in films like Cold Pursuit and Made in Italy. Through his work and name, he keeps his mother’s memory close while building his own legacy.