Pamela Anderson has firmly addressed claims that her bond with her The Naked Gun co-star Liam Neeson is a public relations stunt.

During her acceptance of the Deauville 2025 Talent Award at the Deauville American Film Festival on Friday, the 58-year-old actress remarked, ‘I don’t and will never participate in PR stunts. That would be the end for me. I’m genuinely motivated.’

Pamela and Liam, 73, stoked romance rumors during the press run for their film, which hit theaters on August 1. 

‘I’m superstitious when it comes to love. And I’m not comfortable sharing any shred of my romantic life,’ the former Baywatch star said on stage.

She elaborated: ‘I understand I’ll experience falling in love repeatedly on screen. That’s my work. If we succeed, you’ll perceive it as a form of connection. It’s the highest form of praise.

‘So, please maintain positivity. I value your well wishes. There aren’t any trivial games happening. I’m being genuine. Don’t confuse my kindness with weakness or my confidence with hostility.’

Pamela Anderson has firmly addressed claims that her bond with her The Naked Gun co-star Liam Neeson is a public relations stunt

Pamela and Liam, 73, stoked romance rumors during the press run for their film, which hit theaters on August 1; pictured July 30

Pamela, whose past tumultuous relationships with Tommy Lee and Kid Rock were widely publicized, stated: ‘I’m on this path, not for wealth or fame, but to explore my true self, through dedicated effort, and to leave behind an honest legacy my family can cherish.’

In late August, a source informed Daily Mail that the pair of celebrities share a ‘genuine’ bond and that any accusations of their romance being a publicity stunt are ‘nonsense.’

It was mentioned that ‘everything between them has been sincere. Neither would engage in a publicity stunt. They enjoy each other’s company. Neither requires the publicity.’

The person in-the-know said, ‘Their relationship isn’t just for show. They have a real connection. There’s no incentive for either of them to stage something like this.’ 

Pamela and Liam first sparked romance buzz when they were spotted being affectionate while promoting their comedy in New York City and London.

‘Pam is very drawn to Liam because he is totally open to her way of thinking and living, and especially her approach to fame, which is impressive,’ an insider told Daily Mail at the time.

‘She has been telling friends he is smitten and does a lot of sweet things for her, like sending her flowers, and spending time with her sons and dogs,’ the person added.

The source noted that they had managed to keep the long-distance romance private by spending time at her house in Canada.

While accepting the Deauville 2025 Talent Award at the Deauville American Film Festival on Friday, the 58-year-old actress said, ‘I do not and will never feed into PR stunts. That would be a death sentence. I’m authentically driven’

The longtime actress stunned in a simple, strapless black gown for the special occasion

‘I’m superstitious when it comes to love. And I’m not comfortable sharing any shred of my romantic life,’ the former Baywatch star said on stage

The film festival announced Pamela as this year’s honoree on August 21.

A press released praised her as a figure ‘who has combined her work as an actress with a passionate commitment to philanthropy and advocacy, leaving a lasting mark on the cultural imagination.’

Isabelle Huppert virtually presented the star with the award. 

The blonde beauty said on Friday, ‘I realize how lucky I am and I’m grateful to be a part of pop culture,’ according to an account from People. 

She went on to say, ‘It is a blessing and also maybe a bit of a curse.  It undermines the goal. One has the cultivated mystique, which is invaluable to a film actor. It was important to me at this juncture to shake things up, twist perceptions so I can be free to paint upon a blank canvas time and again with each new undertaking.’