Two stars found love on Broadway in 1993 while working together on Anna Christie. Despite one being married at the time, their chemistry was undeniable. Eventually, her marriage ended, and she married the actor in 1994. Together, they had two sons, with their first born in 1995 and the second arriving 18 months later.

Their relationship was marked by deep connection and mutual respect. The actress once expressed her acceptance of the actor’s charm, telling Country Living, “I’m glad that women fall in love with him because I know why.”

Tragedy struck in 2009 when Natasha Richardson, the actress, suffered a fatal skiing accident. Initially dismissing the fall, her condition worsened rapidly, and doctors declared her brain dead. After a promise between them, her husband made the heartbreaking decision to turn off her life support, allowing family and friends to say goodbye.

Their eldest son, Micheál, followed in his parents’ footsteps and pursued acting. He appeared in films and TV shows like Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Vox Lux, and Big Dogs. To honor his mother’s legacy, Micheál changed his last name to Richardson, a tribute that moved his father, Natasha’s mother, and her sisters deeply. “It was a lovely gesture,” he said in The Times, and Neeson expressed pride and comfort knowing his son carries on Natasha’s memory.

Micheál has since made his own mark in the acting world, collaborating with his father on movies like Cold Pursuit and Made in Italy. Through his work and choice of name, he keeps his mother’s spirit alive.

This story is a touching testament to love, legacy, and family—one that surely makes Natasha Richardson proud.