There are many Hollywood couples whose relationships don’t stand the test of time. I can imagine how difficult it must be to live a life in the spotlight, with the world and your wife documenting your every move, not to mention the criticism on social media. Pierce Brosnan is known for embodying the ultimate charmer on screen and acting alongside many female leading men. He is often portrayed as a true Casanova. But behind the scenes, he is an exemplary family man and a dedicated husband. James Bond star Pierce Brosnan’s relationship with journalist, author and television presenter Keely Shaye Smith is one we can all aspire to. After more than a quarter of a century together, these passionate partners are still there for each other. Their marriage shows that true love never dies, despite fame, age and all the physical changes that come with it. Pierce and Keely have been best friends, partners and lovers for nearly 30 years. The couple began dating in 1994 and married seven years after meeting in a bar in Mexico. Keely and Pierce met when she was asked to interview Ted Danson and ended up working with Pierce instead. Their first date was like something out of a romantic movie. According to Keely, ‘We sat under the stars, he held my hand. The fireworks were exploding overhead and Kenny Loggins was singing. We talked until 3 a.m.’ ‘He was fascinating,’ Keely told People in 2001, as reported by PopSugar. ‘Tall, dark and handsome, all the things that are instantly attractive. He had this mischievous gleam in his eyes. I thought… Wow! Wow!’ Pierce knew immediately that Keely was special. ‘I love her vitality, her passion.

She has this strength that I couldn’t live without. When Keely looks at me, I feel weak,’ he said. Pierce and Keely married romantically in Ireland in 2001. The idea was for the couple to marry each other in 2000, but Pierce’s 16-year-old son was involved in a car accident in the US. As a result, he sustained a back injury, and his father postponed the wedding. But eventually Pierce and Keely celebrated their dream wedding at Ashford Castle, a magnificent 13th-century Irish fortress. They invited 120 close friends and family members to this fairytale castle, but Pierce also funded an intensive security operation to keep the media and public out. Raising children together: The couple has two children and shares a passion for the outdoors. They campaign against whaling and the destruction of marine life. There is no doubt that Pierce and Keely form a perfect marriage: their two children were born shortly after they began dating. Since then, Keely has continued to work hard on her career while taking excellent care of her children.

She has also lovingly cared for Pierce’s children from his previous marriage to Cassandra Harris, who died of cancer in 1991. Before meeting Pierce, Keely Shaye Smith had a career as a model and was also an actress at the time. In recent years, Keely’s weight has been discussed a lot, especially in gossip magazines. Everyone can probably see that she’s put on weight, but who doesn’t when you get a little older? Some media outlets speculate that Keely may have had thyroid problems, but I think she’s beautiful and radiant. Unfortunately, Keely is often the target of mean comments from trolls due to her changed figure. Meanwhile, the 007 star says he still adores his “passionate” wife who “makes him tremble.” ‘I’ve found a wonderful woman in Keely Shaye,’ he explained. ‘If I searched a million times, I wouldn’t find anyone else like her.

Some gossip tabloids estimated that Keely gained about 30 pounds after marrying Pierce. This speculation also led people and media outlets to speculate whether Pierce would leave his wife. Still, the marriage has never been the subject of rumors of infidelity, and they are often seen kissing and holding hands in public. Of course, it’s not easy to deal with trolls who comment on Keely’s appearance and body-shame her. But Pierce has always supported his wife and often shows his love for her in public, proving how much he loves her. It’s also very refreshing to see a woman in Hollywood who doesn’t undergo surgical procedures to look younger. Keely appears confident, and Pierce loves his wife for who she is.