Although it’s only been five months since his wife Natasha Richardson died following a skiing accident, Liam Neeson has found the strength to push forward and continue on with his career.

During an interview to promote his new movie, Five Minutes of Heaven, the 57-year-old told Diane Sawyer that the “extraordinary condolence letters” the family has received from Americans were partly the reason why he decided to become a citizen.

“I’ve been living here for 20 years and America’s been very, very good to me,” Liam stated. “I’m still a proud Irishman, of course, but I’ve become an American citizen. I’m very proud of that.”

He added that the couple’s two sons - Daniel, 13, and Micheál, 12 - are “doing good” as well. “Too be honest, we’re taking each day as it comes,” Neeson admitted.