Who Is Pierce Brosnan Wife Keely Shaye Smith? Meet His Spouse

For the last 20 years of his career, Pierce Brosnan has starred in Hollywood hits like Die Another Day, Laws of Attraction and Remember Me. Fortunately for the actor, he’s had endless love and support from his beloved wife, Keely Shaye Smith.

By no surprise, the Golden Globe-nominated star is eternally grateful for his longtime spouse, whom he calls his “beautiful luscious love.” Pierce put his admiration for Keely on full display when he uploaded a tribute for her 58th birthday in September 2021, revealing they celebrated the “happiest of birthdays” by indulging in “apres swim” and “making coconut water.”

Pierce has proved time and time again how thankful he is for his marriage with the Poisoning Paradise alum. The twosome have been wed since 2001 and share their two kids: sons Dylan Brosnan and Paris Brosnan.

Keely wasn’t the first woman he experienced true love with. Prior to saying “I do” to the Opponent actress, the Thomas Crown Affair actor was married to his first wife, Cassandra Harris. The former pair wed in 1980 and became the parents to their son, Sean Brosnan, while Pierce also became the stepdad to her older children, Charlotte Brosnan and Christopher Brosnan. Tragically, Cassandra died from ovarian cancer in 1991.

“[Cassie] made me the man I am, the actor I am, the father I am,” the Mrs. Doubtfire star told People in 1992, saying he was absolutely gutted when Cassandra died at age 43. “There is an incredible cruelty in it all, losing a person you shared everything with.”

Despite being heartbroken over his wife’s death, Pierce was in for the surprise of his life when he crossed paths with Keely in 1994. “I had a great marriage which sadly had its own ending, and I was lucky enough to find love again. We were meant to find each other,” he marveled to the outlet in a later interview. “I thank God for [Keely] every day.”

Since giving love another shot with the California native, Pierce couldn’t feel like a luckier man to have Keely by his side. While celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary in August 2021, the Mamma Mia! alum shared a sweet shout-out for his spouse. “Happy anniversary my darling Keely, my love forever grows with you,” he gushed.

Pierce also previously reflected on their decades-long romance in April, posting a beautiful throwback of the pair on a boat. “Like only yesterday, the years fly by my love, so many dreams with you, onwards my love,” Pierce gushed.

To learn all about the showbiz icon’s spouse, scroll through the gallery below!

Keely Is Talented Like Her Husband

Keely is quite busy these days. Not only is she a TV personality and journalist, but she’s an author. Keely has also done some modeling and acting work as she once appeared on General Hospital as Valerie Freeman. Before that, she actually made a cameo in a Huey Lewis video for the song “Stuck With You.”

Keely went on to do impressive and incredible things in her career, including being the environmental correspondent for ABC’s The Home Show, which earned her many accolades. She also served as a correspondent for NBC’s hit classic show Unsolved Mysteries from 1994 until 1997. It is pretty clear Pierce fell for someone who is a complete go-getter!

Their Wedding Anniversary Is in August

Pierce and Keely tied the knot on August 4, 2001, in County Mayo, Ireland. The couple first met in Cabos San Lucas in 1994.

At the time, Keely was on a job assignment with Cheers actor Ted Danson, while Pierce was vacationing with friends. After crossing paths a beach party, the two immediately hit it off and have lived a life of bliss ever since.

Keely Is a Doting Mom

Keely became a proud mom when she welcomed her first child with Pierce, a son named Dylan, in 1997. Four years later, Keely and Pierce had their second child together when son Paris arrived in February 2001.