Pierce Brosnan, 73, told insiders he feels devastated by a viral online post mocking his wife Keely Shaye Smith's weight, saying the abuse has cast a dark cloud over their marriage.

Family Celebration Highlights

Keely Shaye Smith, 63, marked her mother Sharon's 82nd birthday in a purple satin slip dress, posing with Pierce, their sons Dylan, 29, and Paris, 25, at their Malibu home.

Online Abuse Sparks Outrage

A post shared on X earlier this year combined photos from the 1996 Governors Ball and the 2008 Mamma Mia! premiere, captioned, "Dear men, this is why marriage should be avoided." The comment drew widespread condemnation and supportive messages for Keey.

Pierce's Reaction

According to a close friend, Pierce was "really furious" and saddened that their marriage is reduced to talk about Keey's weight, calling her "a strength I wouldn't be able to live without." He has previously defended her, saying he loves every curve of her body.

Keey's Weight Journey

Reports since 2024 claim Keey has lost around 100 lbs (45 kgs), though she has not confirmed the figures. She previously praised her body in a 2024 quote and featured in Vogue's 2006 Shape Issue, expressing pride in her curves.

Marriage History

The couple met at a beach party in Mexico in 1994, married in Ballintubber Abbey, County Mayo, in 2001, and spent £1.5 million on the wedding, including £100,000 of flowers and a £30,000 fireworks display. They now live in a £13 million eco-friendly Malibu mansion with a Zen garden.

Public Statements

In 2023, Pierce told Fox News Digital that watching each other grow older is "a very spiritual journey," emphasizing love over physical changes. He has repeatedly said he is "weak at the knees" when Keey looks at him.

Celeb relationships who've faced cruel 'punching' claims

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith

Keely Shaye Smith was the subject of cruel trolling last year after trolls made a dig at the American journalist for how her body changed after 20 years and two children.

Declan Rice and Lauren Fryer

Lauren Fryer, the long-term partner of Arsenal player and England captain, was the target of horrific online abuse earlier this year, when keyboard warriors accused the woman of being 'out of his league'.

Jay Z and Beyonce

The couple have been married for 16 years, but are often met with cruel criticism from trolls claiming that 'Jay Z is punching above his weight, he's lucky to be married to Beyonce.'

Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy

Peter Crouch, who shares four children with model Abbey Clancy, has admitted that he is punching with his beautiful wife, as he claimed he would be a "virgin" if he wasn't a professional footballer and said: "I couldn't pull a hamstring until I was about 21. I was ridiculed by every newspaper, every press outlet, I was different. I was just incredibly tall."