Inside Sam Neill's dating history as 'Jurassic Park' star reveals he has stage three cancer
OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND: Veteran actor Sam Neill has recently revealed his battle with stage 3 blood cancer, which he writes about in his upcoming memoir, 'Did I Ever Tell You This?' The 'Jurassic Park' star, 75, has a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and has to undergo chemotherapy once a month, likely for the rest of his life.
This memoir is a delightful read, filled with humor and entertainment, with a touch of poignant reflection. The author is a skilled storyteller, and not afraid to share some juicy tidbits. However, he strikes a careful balance with regards to his private life. While he doesn't shy away from revealing some personal details, such as his marriages to Lisa Harrow and Noriko Watanabe or his joyful experiences as a father and grandfather, he is discreet when it comes to past relationships, like his recent one with journalist Laura Tingle.
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Sam Neill's dating history
Sam Neill's romantic life has been the subject of much speculation, with the actor having had several relationships over the years. Although some details remain unknown, it is widely reported that Neill has been involved with at least four women. His most recent partner is believed to be Laura Tingle, with whom he was in a relationship from 2018 until 2023. Prior to this, he was with Noriko Watanabe for almost 30 years, from 1988 until 2017. Neill has also been romantically linked to Kate Fitzpatrick (1984-1985) and Lisa Harrow (1980-1984), and has been spotted with Miranda Cummings and Rebeccah Mahne.
Lisa Harrow
Lisa Harrow and Sam Neill first met in 1980 while working on the set of "Omen III: The Final Conflict" (1981). They got married and were together for almost a decade, before their marriage came to an end in 1989. The couple had a son during their time together.
Kate Fitzpatrick
Kate Fitzpatrick was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Sam Neill for a year, from 1984 to 1985.
Noriko Watanabe
After separating from his first wife in 1989, Sam Neill quickly tied the knot with his second wife, Noriko Watanabe, whom he met on the set of the movie Dead Calm. They were together for 28 years and had a daughter. Prior to marrying Sam, Noriko had already gone through a divorce and had a daughter from her previous marriage named Maiko Spencer.
Miranda Cummings
In October 2016, Sam Neill was seen kissing Byron Bay store owner Miranda Cummings during their time on the Gold Coast. The actor had previously met Cummings at a party in 2016, and has been seen in public with her since.
Rebeccah Mahne
Australian Crawl singer James Reyne played cupid and introduced Sam Neill to Rebeccah Mahne in February 2016. The two were seen together at Sam's 70th birthday party in 2017, where their very public introduction became the talk of the event, according to a guest in attendance.
Laura Tingle
In 2018, the two prominent figures gained attention for their romantic involvement, which they publicly disclosed in January of that year. However, their playful banter on social media in 2017 had already hinted at their future relationship.
The couple remained together for several years, but their unexpected split was revealed in 2021 at the opening of La Traviata in March. An anonymous source disclosed the news of their separation at the event, where they appeared together, looking striking in matching black outfits and posing happily for the cameras, reported Daily Mail.