Pierce Brosnan’s wife, Keely Shaye Smith, looked back on her ‘lucky day’ meeting the actor as she paid tribute to him on their 31st anniversary of meeting each other. She took to her Instagram page to share a number of throwback pictures, including one of their very first red carpet appearances together.
She wrote: “April 26,1995–Our first red carpet appearance in London. Still stepping out 31 years later. Happy Anniversary my love! 4-8-94 was my lucky day.” Pierce and journalist Keely first met in 1994 while they were in Mexico. They tied the knot at Ballintubber Abbey in Ireland in 2001 and share two songs together; Dylan and Paris.
Keely shared a number of pictures of them at glitzy events and on red carpet as well as a few recent photos of the lovely couple. The final photo she shared was of a younger Pierce smoking a cigarette.
Fans rushed to the comment section to share their love for the couple, with one user writing: “One of my favorite couples. You are so beautiful inside and out,” and another posting: “Both aging like fine wines. Congratulations.”
One fan said: “The power couple. Here’s to many more red carpet moments together,” and another commented: “So lovely always and what a Love Story!! Somewhat of a rarity in “the business”, making it extra special. Congratulations to you both!!”
Pierce and Keely first locked eyes in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in 1994, where then-TV correspondent Keely had been sent to interview Cheers icon Ten Danson.
The pair crossed paths at a party, and sparks soon flew. Remembering her first impression of Pierce during a 2001 interview with People magazine, lovestruck Keely revealed: “He was captivating. Tall, dark and handsome–everything that everybody would immediately be attracted to. He had this mischievous sparkle in his eyes. I thought, ‘Wow! Wow!'”
A few days later, the future spouses had their first-ever date – holding hands under the stars just as though they were in their very own Hollywood movie.
Keely remembered: “We sat down under the stars and he held my hand. There were fireworks going off over our heads, and Kenny Loggins was singing.
“We talked until three in the morning. I understand why women find him sexy because he is an appealing man. He really likes and appreciates women.”
In early April, the couple attended the MobLand premiere in New York City, where Keely turned heads. She flaunted her figure in a chic black lace mini-dress, which she elegantly paired with matching black stilettos.
Last year, Keely debuted her weight loss transformation, reportedly shedding over 100lbs (7st). Back in 2006, she shared her confidence with Vogue, saying: “I never shy away from … my curves. I never hide in baggy clothing.” To which Pierce affectionately responded: “I love my wife’s curves.”
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