The former James Bond star, Pierce Brosnan, has opened up about his 22-year marriage with Keely Shaye Smith, calling it a “very spiritual journey” and praising her for being his constant support.
How did they meet and fall in love?
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith met in 1994 at a party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a year before he made his Bond debut in GoldenEye. The actor was instantly smitten by the journalist and environmental activist, and they soon started a long-distance relationship.
“Wherever I went in the world, I missed her, and I’d send her tickets to come so we could be together. We just seemed to fit,” he told People magazine in 2001. “I found a great woman in Keely Shaye. Not if I searched a million times over would I find one as good.”
The couple tied the knot in 2001 at the 785-year-old Ballintubber Abbey in County Mayo, Ireland, surrounded by friends and family. They have two sons together, Dylan, 24, and Paris, 20.
How do they keep their marriage strong and happy??
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith have been married for over two decades, but they still act like newlyweds. They often share romantic photos and messages on their social media accounts, celebrating their anniversary, birthdays, and other special occasions.
The actor credits his wife for being his rock and his inspiration, especially after he lost his first wife, Cassandra Harris, and his daughter, Charlotte, to ovarian cancer. “She allows me to go out into the wild blue yonder and do what I do as a man, as an actor, [she] always has,” he told Fox News in a recent interview.
He also said that their marriage is a “very spiritual journey” and that they love each other a lot. “We like each other a lot… To watch each other change, whatever it may be—the hair, the waist. But it’s the love in the heart,” he said.
The couple also shares a passion for environmental causes, and they have collaborated with various organizations to protect the planet and its wildlife. They have received several awards and recognitions for their efforts, such as the Women in Film Environmental Award, the Malibu Times Dolphin Award, and the Organic Style Women of the Year Award.
How do they balance their careers and family life?
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith are both successful in their respective fields, but they never let their work interfere with their family lives. They make sure to spend quality time together and with their sons, whether it’s traveling, gardening, or watching the sunset.
The actor said that he and his wife enjoy being together and talking about their day. “It’s very simple and the best,” he said. He also said that he supports his wife’s career as a journalist and filmmaker and that he is proud of her achievements.
The couple’s sons are also following in their parent’s footsteps in the entertainment industry. Dylan is a model and a musician, while Paris is a model and an actor. Pierce Brosnan said that he is happy to see his sons pursue their dreams and that he gives them advice and guidance when they need it.
He also said that he is grateful for his family and his life, and that he doesn’t take anything for granted. “I thank God for [Keely] every day,” he said.
