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Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Die-t Another Day! Pierce Brosnan reveals paunchy frame in tight outfit as wife Keely slims down
Pierce Brosnan has always spoken glowingly about his wife Keely Shaye Smith, steadfast in defending her against body shamers. As if the James Bond heartthrob weren't dreamy enough to his admirers, his insistence over the years that he 'strongly love(s) every curve in her body' has made him even dreamier. Now comes a plot twist in the decades-old story of the gorgeous couple and their disparate physiques: Smith, 61 - a former model turned journalist and documentary producer - has lost a remarkable amount of weight, while her 71-year-old husband seems to be gaining some. A recent sighting of him picking up a lunch order from the beachside Malibu Seafood reveals that the Mobland star has packed on some pounds. Don't get us wrong: Brosnan would look good in gravy – or tartar sauce, as the case may be. We're just noticing that the former 007's once sculpted frame has morphed into a bit of a dad bod. His white T-shirt tucked into his black jeans revealed the gut of a man who, along with a lunchtime martini – shaken, not stirred – might order a sourdough bowl of clam chowder, the fried seafood combination and a side of fries. Even though the actor has dismissed rumors about potentially playing an older, silver fox Bond figure, 'M,' the fictional head of the British Secret Intelligence Service that agent Bond works for, might put him on paleo before sending him on assignment. Meanwhile, Smith has set the internet on fire with her stunning weight loss that she gained gradually after the births of the couple's sons, now 24 and 28. She looked notably slimmer at last year's US-Ireland Alliance's Oscar Wilde Awards, which she attended with her husband, wearing a black lace, thigh-grazing frock that showed off her new physique. She also turned heads at this month's premier of Paramount's Mobland, a British crime drama. Observers who've been tracking her figure estimate that she has shed more than 100lbs over two, maybe three years. Brosnan has been a staunch defender of wife Keely Smith whose weight has been scrutinized over the years Smith – who's less interested in discussing beauty hacks than the oceans' health, which she makes films about – has stayed mostly mum about her transformation, which seems to have started before the recent Ozempic craze. Back in 2020, she shared her love for a healthy diet on her Instagram page. With vibrant photographs of tropical fruits from Hawaii, where she grew up and still keeps a home, she explained how she was 'harvesting... and collecting fresh, organic coconut water.' She has spoken and posted defiantly on social media about conventional beauty standards and body shaming. Rather than flaunting her weight loss, she took to her Instagram page to celebrate 'all my body has given and accomplished in 60 years' and share this quote from Lexy Florentina, a trauma-trained somatic experiencing practitioner: 'Look at your body. Look at those arms that have held people they love. 'Look at those eyes that have seen oceans and mountains and big green trees. Look at those legs that have carried you through your longest journeys. Look at your feet that have held you up on your hardest days. 'Look at your smile that has grinned a million times at the moments that have brought you joy. Look at your body… not for the curves or texture but for the moments that this body has given you. Look at your body. Now what do you see?' In 2024, rather than flaunting her weight loss, she took to her Instagram page to celebrate 'all my body has given and accomplished in 60 years' with a quote Brosnan, for his part, sees the wife with whom he has been through far more in a quarter-century of marriage than just some weight fluctuations. The couple met in Mexico in 1994, a year before he made his James Bond debut in Golden Eye and three years after the death of his first wife, Australian-born actress Cassandra Harris, at age 39 from ovarian cancer. Harris had two children from a previous relationship, whom Brosnan adopted, and a son she shares with the actor. Deeply grieving and focusing on his kids, Brosnan waited for seven years before marrying Smith in 2001. He has for more than two decades publicly praised her for patiently supporting him and his brood in their bereavement. Their family suffered another loss in 2013 when his eldest daughter, Charlotte, died at age 4 1 from the same ovarian cancer that also killed her mom. Throughout both ordeals, Brosnan spoke out more than most public figures do about the crushing weight of grief. Despite dozens of roles playing dashing and death-defying characters, he is perhaps most admired for his real-life authenticity and kindness, especially toward women. Actress Halle Berry famously told Wired that, while working on the 2002 Bond film Die Another Day, Brosnan restored her faith in men. 'He will always be my Bond, always,' she said. 'There couldn't be a human who is more of a gentleman than Pierce Brosnan.' After his Mobland co-star Hellen Mirren recently slammed the Bond franchise for having been built on 'profound sexism,' Brosnan – whose success stems largely from his starring role in four of the films – surprised many by expressing some agreement. Closer to home in 2022, the actor jumped to his wife's defense after an internet troll contrasted photos of him and her when they met three decades ago to their bodies now. The viral tweet not only ridiculed Smith's weight, but also suggested that women in general 'let themselves go' once they find a partner. 'Your daily reminder to avoid marriage,' it was captioned. It has since been removed from the internet. Speaking with Fox News Digital in 2023, Brosnan put the trolling in the context of what makes his marriage to Smith so strong. 'We like each other a lot. We love each other a lot. And we've been down the road, and we've seen many, many hardships as families do, as we all do.' In that same interview, he shared words that apply just as much now that he seems to be gaining gaining weight while she is losing it. 'Watching someone grow up with you and grow old with you is a very spiritual journey. To watch each other change… whatever it may be, the hair, the waist. But it's the love in the heart.'
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John C. Reilly Honored With Oscar Wilde Award
Will Ferrell let the throngs mingling over Guiness and chippies at the historic Ebell Los Angeles for the annual US-Ireland Alliance's Oscar Wilde Awards in on a little secret as he presented his comedy costar bestie with the honor this week. "Did you touch my drum set?" the iconic line from "Step Brothers" was inspired by Reilly's childhood on the heavily Irish south side of Chicago, an upbringing that his friend described as growing up with "roving gangs of hooligans from large families." The drum set line was a real-life squabble Reilly had with his real-life brother and like so much of the spiky wit the duo share on screen it became one of the many improvised moments mined for comedic gold over the span of their long careers, Ferrell told the crowd. 'All the gifts that historically have come out of Irish society radiate from John," Ferrell his acceptance speech, tinged with misty-eyed passion, Reilly spoke about his love of the Irish people. "What really stands out to me at this moment is their love of democracy and their common decency.… Someone more eloquent than me once said, a nation's greatness is measured by the care they give to the most vulnerable. That's how you make a country great. You put your beliefs to work. That's what the Irish do."He referenced the obstacles that Oscar Wilde, who was prosecuted for gross indecency for his affair with another man, overcame to give the world lyrical lines like,'we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking up at the stars," even as the powerful tried to crush his voice. "Oscar dying penniless in a cheap French hotel may make it appear to some that the Establishment succeeded in destroying him," Reilly said in a trembling voice. "But his work lives on and tells another story of resilience, survival and brilliance. It lives on and it continues to inspire us…. And I doubt anyone today is receiving an award named after one of those who tried to break him.'In a moment of characteristic, well, Irish humility, Reilly did not mention his own ongoing struggle. The actor is among the thousands who lost homes in the Eaton fire that ripped through Altadena in January, devouring miles of the picturesque community and killing 17 of its residents from a historically black neighborhood near Lake honorees included prolific film producer Kathleen Kennedy, whose work on 70 films has garnered 120 Academy Award nominations, including "Star Wars," which was shot in Ireland, and her husband, the director Frank Marshall. Kennedy spoke about how she is consistently grilled about whether she is one of the Kennedys, referencing the political dynasty from Massachusetts, her lineage doesn't include that clan, but still she manages to embrace their fighting "Irish spirit." "It's the resilience, creativity, and love of storytelling that has left a lasting impression on me. So tonight, let's celebrate the power of collaboration, the friendships we continue to build, and the incredible contributions of Irish artists, filmmakers, and visionaries," Kennedy said before bringing her husband to the stage. Marshall, who is now an honorary Irishman, quickly quipped: "if you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough.'Macdara Kelleher, a founder of Wild Atlantic Pictures presented the Wilde Card Award to Éanna Hardwicke. Kelleher produced the upcoming film "Saipan" in which Hardwicke plays Irish soccer legend, Roy award ceremony is intentionally planned for Oscar week and in attendance was were Northern Ireland editor, Nick Emerson, who is nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Film Editing for "Conclave," and the Irish producers of the film "The Apprentice," Ruth Treacy and Julianne Ford, of Tailored Films. Screen Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen execs Desiree Finnegan, Andrew Reid, and Steven Davenport were seen speaking with a number of film executives in the room about opportunities for production on the the television side, the writers of the acclaimed FX series centered on the true story of two sisters who joined the IRA, "Say Nothing," Joshua Zetumer, Kirsten Sheridan and Clare Barron, were among a slew of entertainment industry bold faced names. The casual dress gala is a favorite for a reason. Guests enjoyed Irish favorites like Wilde Irish Gin's signature cocktail – a Wilde Irish Coffee, mini mugs of Irish stew, fish & chips, and a mashed potato bar paired with Five Farms Irish Cream or Writers Tears Whiskey. Explore LA Every Weekend! Don't miss the top picks for things to do in Los Angeles. Subscribe to the Weekend Guide below or by clicking here.
