Pierce Brosnan's Wife Keely Explains Why He's a 'Superhero at Home': 'Generous, Warm, Kind Heart'

Mar. 15, 2025

Pierce and Keely Shaye Brosnan.Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty

Pierce Brosnanis as much of a “superhero at home” with his wifeKeely Shaye Brosnanas he is on the big screen inBlack Adam.

At the New York City premiere of 69-year-old Brosnan’s new D.C. Extended Universe movie Wednesday, Keely, 59, told PEOPLE “he’s a superhero at home, so why not on the big screen too?”

InBlack Adam, Brosnan portraysKent Nelson/Doctor Fate, a superhero and Justice Society of America member who wears the Helmet of Fate, wields magic and sets out to confront Black Adam (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), per a character description on DC’s website.

“His heart,” Keely explained when asked what makes Brosnan equally super at home as on screen. “He has a big heart, generous, warm, kind heart.”

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Pierce (R) and Keely Shaye Brosnan.Kevin Mazur/Getty

The couple, who share sonsDylan, 25, andParis, 21, agreed that being each other’s friend is the secret ingredient for a wonderful marriage.

“Solving problems day in, year after year, liking each other, getting on with each other,” Brosnan told PEOPLE of keeping his marriage healthy.

“Being best friends,” Keely added.

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As Keelycelebrated her 59th birthdaylast month, Brosnan marked the special occasion with a sentimental Instagram post expressinghis love for his wife.

“Happy Birthday my darling@KeelyShayeBrosnan,” he wrote alongside a tropical photo of the pair. “I love you dearly. So many years of love, life, work and play,” he added. “Onwards we go!”

Back in 2016, Brosnan raved about his wife, telling theIndependentin March of that year, “I love her vitality, her passion. She has this strength that I wouldn’t be able to live without. When Keely looks at me, I go weak.”

The following year, the formerJames Bondactor told PEOPLE thatspending quality time togetheris a key ingredient ofthe pair’s happy marriage.

“My wife and I took a short road trip up to Santa Barbara — we were going for a romantic weekend and to look at houses and drink great wine,” Brosnan said at the time. “We didn’t listen to any music, but we just listened to the sounds of each other’s voices and sorted out the world.”

Black Adamis in theaters Oct. 21.

source: people.com