Keely Shaye Brosnan's beach photos that highlight her idyllic life with husband Pierce Brosnan


The James Bond actor has been happily married to Keely since 2001 and they share two sons


Keely Shaye Smith and Pierce Brosnan attends the World Premiere of "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again"
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Hannah HargraveUS Deputy Editor
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Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye-Brosnan have a wonderful life together and split their time between Malibu, California and KauaiHawaii. 

Over the years, the loving pair have been photographed basking in the sunshine, not only near their palatial oceanfront properties, but on some impressive vacations too. 

With the sun, sea and sand at their fingertips thanks to the dreamy life on some of the world's best beaches, it's no wonder Keely, 62, always manages to look effortlessly chic in her beachwear, while the James Bond actor loves showing off his fit physique in his 70s.

Pierce and Keely have been married since 2001 and he's her biggest fan, often calling her "the most beautiful woman". Here are some of the dreamiest photos of their idyllic beach life.

keely shaye and pierce brosnan on the beach in the 90s© Getty Images

They've always loved the beach

Young love

They have raised five children together - their two grown sons, Dylan and Paris, and Pierce's three older children from his previous marriage - and Pierce cherishes everything about his wife.

"In the past, I truly loved her for her person, not only for her beauty, and now I’m loving her even more that she is my children’s mother," he said. "And I am very proud of her, and I always seek to be worthy of her love." 

Pierce Brosnan wife sons beach throwback © Instagram/Keely Shaye-Brosnan

Pierce, Keely and their boys in a throwback photo

Happy family

Pierce has praised Keely’s nurturing nature, noting that his fatherly instincts are purely his own. He has often highlighted her as a "fierce advocate" and a "strong, intelligent, and compassionate" partner.

Keely and Pierce Brosnan carry bunches of lavendar as they walk on the beach© Instagram

They adore one another

Blue skies and sand

The couple met on April 8 1994 and married on August 4 2001 at Ballintubber Abbey, in Pierce's native Ireland.

On their 20th wedding anniversary, Kelly shared a snap of herself wearing a tiara with her husband, writing: "Still the one! Happy 20th wedding anniversary @piercebrosnanofficial Thank you for the gift of your love and friendship. The world is more beautiful with you in it! 4-8-94 / 8-4-2001."

Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely on the beach in a swimsuit© REX

They're lucky enough to split their time between two beautiful places

Hawaii life

They keep a low profile in Hawaii, but often share the stunning vistas with fans. With palm trees swaying in the wind, cloudless sky and white sandy beaches Keely's "true blue" statement about where they live couldn't be more true. 

Pierce Brosnan paddle boarding in 2011© Zeus/Flynetpictures.com / SplashNews.com

Pierce is in his seventis

Keeping active

Pierce keeps active and enjoys a number of different sports. He loves paddleboarding and confessed "you don't have to work that hard at it."

He's also a fan of snorkelling and fishing.

Pierce Brosnan and wife Keely on a beach vacation © REX

They enjoy each other's company

Sun-drenched vacations

They don't just live by the beach, they vacation there too. 

Talking about the secret to their longtime marriage, Pierce previously said that "ultimately, we just enjoy each other's company enormously".

He's also said taking quiet getaways with his wife and holding her hand brings him immense happiness. 

pierce brosnan keeley shaye smith malibu home© Mike Helfrich

They have beautiful homes

Property portfolio

Who wouldn't want to live here!

They spent ten years transforming their Malibu beach mansion and it is truly spectacular. 

Being by the sea is a huge part of Pierce's life. "Water has always been a part of my joy and my existence,” he told Gentleman's Journal.

“I grew up on a river on the banks of the the River Boyne, in Navan, County Meath. And I have fond memories of the seaside. It was a fair distance away, but we would travel, nevertheless, to the beaches in Galway.

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“So, when I dropped into America in the 1980s, there was only one place to be — and that was on the coast," he added. "L.A. just didn’t hold the same magic for me as the Malibu coastline. I need the water. I need to be beside the ocean."

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