Liam Neeson Breaks Silence on Vaccine Rumors After Narrating Controversial RFK Jr Documentary
Liam Neeson is speaking out after rumors swirled that he opposes vaccines following his narration of the controversial documentary Plague of Corruption: 80 Years of Pharmaceutical Corruption Exposed. The 73-year-old Schindler’s List star lent his voice to the film based on a book co-authored by Judy Mikovits, a disgraced scientist who claimed Covid was caused by a bad flu vaccine and urged people not to get vaccinated. The film "expresses skepticism toward vaccines, features discredited science and includes an interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services and a noted vaccine skeptic," per Variety. The doc's executive producer Kent Heckenlively has previously collaborated with far-right host Alex Jones and recently posted on social media with a cheeky nod to Neeson's role as the lion in the Chronicles of Narnia: 'Liam Neeson for the win. Aslan is on our side!' On Thursday, Neeson's representative told multiple outlets: 'We all recognize that corruption can exist within the pharmaceutical industry, but that should never be conflated with opposition to vaccines. 'Liam never has been, and is not, anti-vaccination.'
In This Article:
- Documentary Framing Vaccines Skepticism and an RFK Jr Interview
- Neeson’s Rep Clarifies Position: Not Anti-Vaccination
- RFK Jr.'s Claims and Fauci Criticism Inside the Film
- Neeson on Public Health and Editorial Content
- Autism Debate and WHO Findings
- Accountability and a New Chapter
- Pamela Anderson on Liam Neeson Romance
Documentary Framing Vaccines Skepticism and an RFK Jr Interview
The film 'expresses skepticism toward vaccines, features discredited science and includes an interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services and a noted vaccine skeptic,' (per Variety). The doc's executive producer Kent Heckenlively has previously collaborated with far-right host Alex Jones and recently posted on social media with a cheeky nod to Neeson's role as the lion in the Chronicles of Narnia: 'Liam Neeson for the win. Aslan is on our side!' The Daily Mail has reached out to Neeson's representative for additional comment. In the documentary, Neeson's narration claims that those on the pro-vaccine side demand 'unconditional submission to our public institutions' and that 'science has become dangerously politicized,' per EW. Kennedy appears, insisting, per the outlet: 'The big problem with vaccines is that they just aren’t safely tested.' He also attacks former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci. 'He should be in prison,' Kennedy said in the film, per the outlet. Neeson's narration also criticizes Covid lockdowns. The 73-year-old Schindler’s List star lent his voice to a film based on a book co-authored by Judy Mikovits (pictured), a disgraced scientist who claimed Covid was caused by a bad flu vaccine and urged people not to get vaccinated. The film based on the book 'expresses skepticism toward vaccines, features discredited science and includes an interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services and a noted vaccine skeptic,' per Variety. 'Thousands of lives were lost, not to the virus, but to the mental anguish brought on by these harsh restrictions.' On Covid vaccines, the narration references a report calling them 'rushed to market' and 'dangerous experiments,' adding that those responsible 'continue to evade accountability.' Last month, Kennedy instructed the CDC to revise its long-standing stance that autism isn't caused by vaccines. Despite this, the film’s claims clash with a new World Health Organization report confirming no link between vaccines and autism. Neeson’s narration urges accountability: 'We cannot change the past, but we can demand transparency and accountability for the future. We cannot bring back every loved one we lost, but we can honor their memory by seeking and upholding the truth.' The segment ends with footage of politicians praising Kennedy and Neeson concluding: 'This is not the end of our story. This is the beginning of a new chapter.'
Neeson’s Rep Clarifies Position: Not Anti-Vaccination
On Thursday, Neeson's representative told multiple outlets: 'We all recognize that corruption can exist within the pharmaceutical industry, but that should never be conflated with opposition to vaccines. 'Liam never has been, and is not, anti-vaccination.' This clarification comes amid ongoing discussion of the film’s content and its reception, as producers and critics weigh in on what the documentary portrays about vaccines and public health.
RFK Jr.'s Claims and Fauci Criticism Inside the Film
Kennedy appears, insisting, per the outlet: 'The big problem with vaccines is that they just aren’t safely tested.' He also attacks former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci. 'He should be in prison,' Kennedy said in the film, per the outlet.
Neeson on Public Health and Editorial Content
Neeson’s narration also criticizes Covid lockdowns. The film based on the book 'expresses skepticism toward vaccines, features discredited science and includes an interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services and a noted vaccine skeptic,' per Variety. 'Thousands of lives were lost, not to the virus, but to the mental anguish brought on by these harsh restrictions.' On Covid vaccines, the narration references a report calling them 'rushed to market' and 'dangerous experiments,' adding that those responsible 'continue to evade accountability.' Last month, Kennedy instructed the CDC to revise its long-standing stance that autism isn't caused by vaccines. Despite this, the film’s claims clash with a new World Health Organization report confirming no link between vaccines and autism. Neeson’s narration urges accountability: 'We cannot change the past, but we can demand transparency and accountability for the future. We cannot bring back every loved one we lost, but we can honor their memory by seeking and upholding the truth.' The segment ends with footage of politicians praising Kennedy and Neeson concluding: 'This is not the end of our story. This is the beginning of a new chapter.'
Autism Debate and WHO Findings
Kennedy instructed the CDC to revise its stance on autism and vaccines. Despite this, a World Health Organization report confirms no link between vaccines and autism. Neeson’s narration urges accountability: 'We cannot change the past, but we can demand transparency and accountability for the future. We cannot bring back every loved one we lost, but we can honor their memory by seeking and upholding the truth.'
Accountability and a New Chapter
The segment ends with footage of politicians praising Kennedy and Neeson concluding: 'This is not the end of our story. This is the beginning of a new chapter.' The actor has previously affirmed his support for vaccines in his role as a UNICEF global ambassador, calling them 'a remarkable human success story' in 2022. 'The conversation about vaccines in recent years has lost sight of how much good they have done for each of us. We need to celebrate this. It is perhaps one of the biggest collective achievements in human history.'
Pamela Anderson on Liam Neeson Romance
Meanwhile, Pamela Anderson has opened up about her brief romance with Neeson. The 58-year-old actress revealed they had a 'romantic week' together at Neeson’s sprawling upstate New York mansion after filming the Naked Gun reboot. 'If you must know, Liam and I were romantically involved for a short while but only after we finished filming,' she told People, noting she had her own room and that their assistants and family even visited. Highlights of their time together included dinner at a tiny French restaurant, where he jokingly introduced her as the 'future Mrs. Neeson,' and helping tend an overgrown rosebush in his garden. At one point, a bathrobe-clad Neeson had to chase a bear away from his breakfast window. Anderson confirmed they are no longer romantically involved but remain friends, with Neeson supportive of her evolving career.
