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Liam Neeson sets the record straight about his love life

Earlier this week, Liam Neeson sent the Internet into overdrive when he declared he was dating an 'incredibly famous woman'.

Speaking to Ireland's Sunday Independent, he said: 'I'd embarrass her if I said her name, she's incredibly famous. I'll have to do my best for her. It's amazing how far a simple bunch of freshly picked flowers will go in a lady's life, I find.'

Since then, the Taken star has been linked to a bevy of Hollywood A-listers, including Charlize Theron, Susan Sarandon, and even Twilight's Kristen Stewart

However, the Irish actor has finally set the record straight about who he is dating.

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A rep for Liam confirmed to Mirror Celebs that he said it in jest: 'He was joking with the writer during an interview he was doing with the Irish Independent.'

They also rubbished rumours he was dating Kristen Stewart by stating that it was just 'meaningless speculation' and 'false'.

The rep did add that Liam is in a new relationship, but that his new leading lady isn't famous.

Opening up about his Valentine's Day plans, the 63-year-old star revealed: 'I'll have to do my best for her. It's amazing how far a simple bunch of freshly picked flowers will go in a lady's life, I find.'

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Liam was previously married to actress Natasha Richardson, who tragically passed away in 2009 after a skiing accident.

He described her death as 'a touchy subject' and added, 'Of course the grief is still there. You do your best'.

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