Pamela AndersonandLiam Neesonhave never looked closer. The "Naked Gun" starposted new photos of her costar – and rumored romantic partner –in a Friday, Aug. 1 post on Instagramto celebrate the release of the highly anticipated film(in theaters now). Inthe sweet black-and-white snaps, Anderson and Neeson smile wide in one picture as the latter throws popcorn from a mini movie theater bucket. In another, he sprinkles a few pieces of the salty snack over Anderson's head as she laughs. One cute picture features Neeson capturing the "Baywatch" bombshell with a camera as she lies down and he leans over her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pamela Anderson (@pamelaanderson) 'The Naked Gun' review: Liam Neesonspoofs himself in zany cop reboot Earlier this week, the Hollywood A-listers (who star in the reboot of thebeloved 1980s and '90s action franchise) participated in a"Today" show interviewwith the morning show's coanchorCraig Melvin, who asked the question on everyone's minds. "What's the deal here?" Melvinbluntly asked July 29, addressing "red carpet action" and relationship rumors. "You're both single right now. There's clearly chemistry on display throughout this film. Are you two an item?" Neeson replied, "Craig!" as Anderson quipped, "What? I don't understand the question." Neeson explained that "I had never met Pamela before. We met on set. And we discovered we had a lovely, budding chemistry as two actors." Neeson also addressed his approach to their chemistry, saying "like, 'Oh, this is nice. Let's not mold this. Let's just let it breathe,' and that's what we did." Neeson was married to British actressNatasha Richardsonfrom 1994 until her death at 45 years old in 2009, while Anderson has had four husbands: Mötley Crüe drummerTommy Lee, rap rockerKid Rock, poker playerRick Salomonand Dan Hayhurst. Last week, as the costars posed on the red carpet at the film's London premiere, Anderson leaned in and planted Neeson a smooch on his cheek. She was also seen clasping the Oscar nominee's hand around her left hip as the potential lovebirds took photos with one of the film's producers. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson cozy up together in new photos
