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.
Years later, the actress expressed her disapproval of the actor’s reputation as a ladies man, saying, “I’m glad that women fall in love with him because I know why,” according to 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.
Micheál, their oldest son, later pursued acting like her, making appearances in TV shows and films such as Broken Symphony, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Vox Lux, Big Dogs, and Paradise.
Years later, Micheál also chose to adopt Richardson as his last name as a respect to his mother.
According to The Times, he clarified, “It was primarily like an homage to my mother, a way to carry her with me.”
His father expressed his gratitude for this heartfelt gesture, stating: “It was a lovely gesture.” It had a profound effect on Natasha’s mother, sisters, and relatives. I take pride in 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 costarring with his father in a number of movies, such as Made in Italy and Cold Pursuit, carrying on the family’s legacy of strong performances while holding his mother’s memory near and dear.
What a beautiful tale! I have no doubt that Natasha Richardson would be extremely proud of her son and everything he has accomplished!
