We’ve all gotten used to certain Hollywood romance stereotypes. There are the young, cute couples who share every moment of their budding romance on social media, the co-stars having secret affairs, and the older man in his sixties or seventies openly dating a young, beautiful woman half his age.
We see these scenarios all the time and accept them as normal without questioning them. Most people thought Pierce Brosnan would fit into one of these categories. But despite fitting the bill, he boldly and unapologetically challenged these expectations.
To give you some context, Pierce has two children with his wife Keely and has been happily married to her for twenty years. Their journey has been incredibly romantic and passionate, but recently, Keely has been the target of cruel criticism for a completely unjust and intolerable reason.
Fortunately, Pierce stood firm. In front of the judgmental public, he didn’t hesitate to stand up for his wife and show his unwavering love and support. Here’s what we can learn from his actions:
No matter what anyone thinks, Pierce “loves every curve” of his wife’s body.
Pierce was a widower when he first met American journalist Keely Shaye Smith in 1994. His first wife, Cassandra Harris, passed away from ovarian cancer on December 28, 1991.
Pierce was understandably devastated by her passing and unsure how to move forward while caring for their three children alone.
Keely came into his life at just the right time, and with her support, he was able to take on the demanding but fulfilling responsibilities of parenthood.
“Her friends offered her weight-loss surgery. However, I adore every curve in her physique. She is the most beautiful woman in my eyes. Additionally, she gave birth to our five children,” Pierce said.
They got married in 2001 in Pierce’s home country and embraced their two sons, Dylan and Paris, as their own children.
They have enjoyed a beautiful twenty years together, and their love continues to grow.
Just a few days ago, Pierce sent his wife a heartfelt 20th-anniversary message, writing, “Happy anniversary my dear Keely, my love forever increases with you,” and attaching two pictures of the couple taken 20 years apart, showing the sweet progression of their relationship.
Despite their beautiful love story, the public still finds reasons to criticize. Keely’s appearance, particularly her weight, has been the focus of this negativity. For some reason, the public seems almost shocked and disgusted.
Pierce shouldn’t have chosen to marry a conventionally attractive and age-appropriate person. Someone who isn’t a size 0 and doesn’t look like a bombshell. Why would he marry an ordinary woman who is supposedly out of his league if he has all the money and power in the world?
Pierce’s love for Keely challenges old-fashioned gender assumptions about women and desirability.
People tend to forget that it’s okay to gain weight and not fit traditional beauty standards. You don’t have to live in a world where everything depends on how well you fit in and how small you can make yourself.
As you get older, different things become more important, and you no longer need outside approval to boost your confidence and self-belief.
Pierce has said he values Keely for who she is, not for how she looks.
When you commit to someone, you agree to grow with them and change your perspective as they change.
We wouldn’t have spent millennia trying to understand the complexity of love if it were a one-time event.
In an interview, Pierce mentioned how some of their family friends had suggested surgery to help his wife lose weight, but the former James Bond is unshakeable in his respect for his wife and every aspect of her appearance.
He adores her curves and flaws and couldn’t care less if some idle-minded people on the internet criticize her appearance—a stranger’s body they have nothing to do with.
Pierce went above and beyond to express that he’s always loved Keely for her personality and loving heart.
“In the past, I actually loved her for her person, not simply for her beauty, and now I’m loving her even more that she is my children’s mother, and I am extremely proud of her, and I always aim to be worthy of her love,” he stated.
In a way, Pierce shouldn’t even respond to the offensive comments, much less explain why he still wants her after 20 years.
On the other hand, seeing an older couple show their affection for each other is absolutely adorable.
It’s so common for older Hollywood celebrities to get involved with attractive young women who are about thirty years their junior that Pierce’s decision to stay with the same woman and continue their relationship comes off as strangely defiant.
It once again highlights the unrealistic demands placed on women’s bodies and appearance; women must never “let themselves go” and must always be more attractive than men to “deserve” love. If they deviate from the norm in any way, it’s almost as if they’re giving the men permission to discard them and chase other women at will.
Pierce values his wife not for her perceived beauty but for the role she has played in his life.
She saved him from the depths of despair and gave him the chance to grow and find his place in a world filled with suffering and resentment. The couple’s continued strength is not surprising.
Love has no chance against criticism.
Keely and Pierce are committed to each other and don’t care what people think of them.
As you age, you realize that attraction and desire are created by an intellectual and emotional connection rather than by shallow ideals.
You spend time with someone not just because they physically excite you but because they are fundamentally a part of you, and you wouldn’t want to be with anyone else.
It means you value them for reasons other than their physical appearance and conventional ideas of beauty; it doesn’t mean there’s no more infatuation left in the tank.
Pierce’s devotion to Keely shows that you shouldn’t worry about what other people think.
You’ll find lasting fulfillment as long as you keep holding your partner in high regard and are prepared to embrace even the smallest “imperfections.”
These viewpoints don’t need to change anything; they simply remind us that love is more important than these pointless discussions that change with the tides.
