# Pierce Brosnan Says Online Trolls Targeting Keely Shaye's Weight Have Taken a Toll on Their Marriage > Pierce Brosnan says cruel online comments about Keely Shaye Smith's figure have left him reeling, as the couple endures renewed trolling despite her recent weight loss and birthday celebrations. - Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com) - URL: https://briefzora.com/pierce-brosnan-says-online-trolls-targeting-keely-shayes-weight-have-taken-a-toll-on-their-marriage - Published: 2026-10-29T15:54:41+05:00 - Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk) - Section: Politics - Topics: Sun Club, Celebrity relationships and break ups, Celebrity marriages - Image: https://briefzora.com/uploads/2026/10/how-trolls-tormenting-pierce-brosnans-wife-have-taken-toll-on-coupl-tz4squ.webp ## Key points - Pierce Brosnan says a viral post mocking Keely Shaye Smith's weight has left him reeling. - Keely celebrated her mother Sharon's 82nd birthday in a purple satin slip dress with the family. - Reports claim Keey has lost around 100 lbs (45 kgs) since 2024, though she has not confirmed it. - The couple met in Mexico in 1994, married in 2001, and now live in a £13 million Malibu mansion. - Pierce has repeatedly defended his wife's body, calling her a strength he cannot live without. ## Why it matters The trolling affects both Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith, highlighting the impact of online abuse on a high-profile marriage. ## Article 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." ## Frequently asked questions ### What did the viral post say about Pierce Brosnan's marriage? The post captioned the images, "Dear men, this is why marriage should be avoided," targeting Keely Shaye's weight. ### How much weight has Keely Shaye Smith reportedly lost? Reports say she has lost around 100 lbs (45 kgs) since 2024. --- When citing, please link to https://briefzora.com/pierce-brosnan-says-online-trolls-targeting-keely-shayes-weight-have-taken-a-toll-on-their-marriage and name Briefzora as the source.