"Fell Madly in Love with Pamela Anderson"... Liam Neeson's 'The Naked Gun' Emerges as a Golden Globe Dark Horse

"She has no ego. I fell madly in love with her while working together." Hollywood action star Liam Neeson's praise for 'sexy icon' Pamela Anderson leads to the Golden Globes.

On the 10th (local time), award prediction specialist media Gold Derby reported that Paramount Pictures submitted director Akiva Schaffer's slapstick comedy 'The Naked Gun' for major categories at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. The submitted categories include Best Picture in the Musical/Comedy section, as well as Liam Neeson (Best Actor) and Pamela Anderson (Best Actress).

◆ 'Serious' Neeson X 'Returning' Anderson, a Big Hit

Released on August 1, this film is a reboot of Leslie Nielsen's classic comedy from 1988. It achieved commercial success by surpassing a global box office revenue of $102 million and captivated critics with a Rotten Tomatoes freshness score of 88%.

Critics praised, "Liam Neeson's unique serious and heavy acting tone meets absurd situations to create explosive laughter," evaluating him as the perfect fit for the role of Frank Drebin.

◆ "Pamela's Renaissance is Real"

Particularly, Pamela Anderson (58) is shining. Having been recognized for her acting in last year's film 'The Last Showgirl', she has now conquered mainstream comedy with this work.

At the London premiere, she stated, "I feel like my career is truly starting now," and in an interview, Liam Neeson praised her, saying, "She is wonderful, funny, and so easy to work with," adding, "I'm madly in love with her" without holding back his admiration.

◆ Will Slapstick Break the Golden Globe Jinx?

Traditionally, award shows have been stingy towards slapstick comedy, but the momentum of 'The Naked Gun' is unusual. Just as 'Borat' and 'The Hangover' caused a sensation at the Golden Globes in the past, the delightful ensemble of Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson is drawing attention as a potential dark horse for the 2026 awards season.