Pierce Brosnan, the leading actor best known for playing James Bond, married Keely Shaye Smith in 2001.
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brendan Brosnan is an Irish actor and film producer who was born on 16 May 1953. He was the fifth actor to play James Bond in the film series of the same name. He starred in four films from 1995 to 2002 (GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day). In 1982, he received two Golden Globe Award nominations, for the mini-series Nancy Astor, and the dark comedy film, The Matador in 2005. Brosnan is well known for his charitable work and environmental activism. He was listed on The Irish Times at No.15 on the list of the greatest Irish film actors.
Keely Shaye Smith
Keely Shaye Smith is an American journalist and author, who has experience in acting, TV presenting, and modeling. She was a gardening expert for ABC’s Good Morning America and an environmental correspondent for ABC’s The Home Show. She also acted as an entertainment correspondent for the Today Show and Entertainment Tonight.
When did Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith marry?
In 1994, the couple first met at a beach party in Mexico. When she started talking to Pierce, Keely was there to interview Cheers actor, Ted Danson. In 2001, the couple married in Pierce’s native Ireland, at Ballintubber Abbey in Country Mayo, in front of 100 guests.