Pierce Brosnan is an American actor of Irish descent who fell in love with the audience after playing the inimitable James Bond. More than 20 years have passed since then, and he still remains the object of women's dreams. Fans note that Brosnan knows how to age beautifully, but the image of a faithful and loving husband also adds a fair amount of attractiveness to him. After all, they have been together with his wife Keely Shaye Smith for over 25 years.
Heavy loss and return to life
Brosnan tied the knot for the first time on December 27, 1980. His chosen one was the Australian actress Cassandra Harris, whom he met shortly after graduating from drama school. The wife was 5 years older than Pierce. She also raised a son and daughter from a previous relationship. But all these moments did not bother Brosnan in love at all. In 1983, the couple had a common son, Sean. And after the biological father of Cassandra's children - Charlotte and Christopher - died in 1986, the young actor adopted them and became a father of many children.
In 1987, trouble came to the family: Cassandra was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Four years of desperate struggle for life did not bring results, Brosnan's wife died at the end of December 1991 at the age of 43. It is noteworthy that her mother once died of this disease, and 22 years later, in 2013, the disease also claimed the life of the actress's daughter, Charlotte.
Pierce took the loss of his beloved wife hard, he was saved only by work and the need to take care of children. One day in April 1994, at a beach party in Mexico, he met a young journalist named Keely Shaye Smith. A few days later, the actor asked her out on a date, and they did not notice how they talked until 3 in the morning.
Brosnan soon landed the role of James Bond in his first project of this series, GoldenEye. He was glad to fulfill the old dream of his first wife, at least after her death. The fact is that Cassandra starred in one of the Bond films - "For Your Eyes Only" - in 1981. She and Pierce even dined with the producer of the project, and the actress dreamed of seeing her husband as the charming 007 agent someday. 1995 flew to the shooting, he realized that he was bored away from Keely. Then the actor sent her air tickets, inviting him to visit him and spend time together. Since then, the couple has become inseparable.
Pierce Brosnan's wife
The charming brunette Keely Shaye Smith was born on September 25, 1963, she is 10 years younger than her star husband. The girl began her career as a model, appearing in the music video for the song Stuck With You by singer Huey Lewis. This song was extremely popular, and for three weeks it was at the top of the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Keely managed to try her hand at acting, having played in the films and TV series "Norman Corner" (1987), "Opponent" (1988), "General Hospital" (1989). But she found her true calling in journalism. She was especially interested in the topics of ecology and environmental protection. In the early 90s, Smith worked as a correspondent for The Home Show on ABC and received two Genesis Awards, which are given to public figures for their efforts to raise awareness of animal welfare issues. These are not Keely's only awards, her commitment to environmental issues has been highly praised by various organizations and the media.
In 1994-1997, the journalist worked on the NBC program Unsolved Mysteries, which dealt with crime and paranormal stories. In addition, in her career, she also collaborated with HBO and CBS’s. Keely produced her own project, Home Green Home, as a producer, dedicated to gardening and housekeeping.
Family life
Smith and Brosnan lived for several years without an official relationship registration. In January 1997, they had their first common child, a son, Dylan Thomas, and four years later, in February 2001, his younger brother, Paris Beckett, was born. Journalists half-jokingly note that the married couple have excellent genes, since their sons grew up to be real handsome men. Today, both of them are quite successful in trying their hand at modeling.
The long-awaited wedding took place on August 4, 2001 in the homeland of the groom in Ireland. About 100 guests gathered for the holiday. Exclusive photos of the celebration were presented to the public by HELLO magazine. On them, the newlyweds posed against the background of an ice copy of Rodin's sculpture "The Kiss", cut a seven-tiered cake, and enjoyed fireworks in their honor.
At the wedding, arranged 6 months after the birth of her second child, Keely showed a slim and fit figure. However, over time, Brosnan's wife recovered greatly, which led to many criticisms against her. Fans of the actor talked about the possible health problems of the journalist, and also wondered why the handsome Pierce continues to live with her and does not pay attention to the excess weight. The actor does not react to such offensive attacks, supports his beloved wife in everything and calls her “my girl” when he mentions her on his Instagram profile.
The spouses have many common interests. First of all, they relate to the protection of the environment. For example, the couple actively opposed the construction of a salt factory on the coast of Mexico. To draw the attention of the US authorities to the problem of banning whaling, Pierce and his wife specially visited the White House. One of the parties organized by the couple in Malibu helped raise funds for an animal welfare organization. In addition, they provide generous donations and draw attention to charities to fight AIDS, cancer, other diseases and poverty.
Another common passion of the spouses is art. Pierce draws beautifully, and his wife strongly supports his creative endeavors. Recently, the actor admitted that his ideal vacation includes the opportunity to work in an art studio, lunch or dinner on the beach of his own home and contemplating the sunset in the company of his beloved wife.
Once upon a time, Brosnan called Keely his North Star, which always watches over him. And on the 25th anniversary of his acquaintance, he wrote to his wife on Instagram: "Thank you for love for 25 years and beyond." For this devotion to the only woman, the actor is loved even more by his fans, because in modern Hollywood, long and strong marriages have long become a rarity.
