Pierce Brosnan’s stunning good looks and impressive acting skills astounded the entire world. The Irish-born actor quickly rose to prominence in Hollywood and began playing in a variety of films that were successful at the box office..
His first wife was a woman who was happy to help him achieve success in the entertainment industry, and she was the one who helped him get there.
Cassandra Harris, an Australian actress who is of German and English origin, is the woman that the Bond actor married. Once upon a time, he stated that “[Cassie] made me the guy I am today, the actor I am today, and the father I am today.”
In the 1970s, a friend they shared brought them together. Even though Brosnan was taken aback by her beauty the moment he laid eyes on her, it took more than a passing glance for her to get to know the actor. William Firth was Cassandra’s first husband, and Dermot Harris, a British film producer, was her second.
She acknowledged the fact that she “had not the slightest bit of interest in him…
However, we shared many interests in common, such as theater, literature, and music, and once our conversation began, it never ended.”
Despite the fact that Cassandra had two children, Charlotte and Christopher, with Dermot and that she had been married previously, Brosnan did not consider this to be baggage when he married her and eventually adopted the children after their biological father passed away in 1986. The actor from “D.i.e. Another Day” revealed the following:
“We had an instant connection as a family. First, I was known as Pierce, then I was known as Daddy Pierce, and finally, I was known simply as Dad. Both Charlotte and Chris have been incredible influences in my life.”
They had been married for a few years when they decided to start their family with the birth of their son, Sean. Everything seemed to be going well; they had a child together, and Brosnan’s adopted children seemed to have adjusted well into the family.
In 1987, the family was devastated by the news that they got. Cassandra suffered from a condition that ran in her family. She was given a diagnosis with ovarian cancer, which was an aggressive disease that had ravaged her body. Her mother had passed away from the same disease.
The Australian actress had chemotherapy as well as eight separate surgical procedures. Cassandra persevered in her bravery in spite of the challenging circumstances, despite the fact that she had to take prescription medications on a regular basis.
She had the benefit of being supported by a loving family, which helped her to recover quickly and get back to her regular routine with her family. Brosnan admitted the following:
“Sometimes Sean would pretend to be a doctor. After he nursed her, she would feel better and be able to move on with her life, such as organizing the children, making plans for my profession, and redecorating this house.”
Cassandra passed away in the Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital in Los Angeles in the year 1991, which was a terrible tragedy. Brosnan had been by her side the entire time, comforting her, holding her hand, praying with her, and sharing his concerns with her while lying next to her on the hospital bed.
She had the benefit of being supported by a loving family, which helped her to recover quickly and get back to her regular routine with her family. Brosnan admitted the following:
“Sometimes Sean would pretend to be a doctor. After he nursed her, she would feel better and be able to move on with her life, such as organizing the children, making plans for my profession, and redecorating this house.”
Cassandra passed away in the Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital in Los Angeles in the year 1991, which was a terrible tragedy. Brosnan had been by her side the entire time, comforting her, holding her hand, praying with her, and sharing his concerns with her while lying next to her on the hospital bed.
The loss of Cassandra resulted in Brosnan taking on a more prominent role. Because of the tragedy, the family became much closer; the father and his sons spent a lot of time together, and at the same time, he maintained communication with Charlotte, who was living in London.
Brosnan was committed to being the best father he could be for his children by being present for them; however, he understood that it would take some time for the grief to go away, and as a result, he sought professional assistance for his youngest son, Sean.
Despite the difficulties of raising his children as a single parent after the loss of his wife, he admitted, “I love being a dad.” “Believe it or not, there is still laughter to be found in the home, along with a wonderful enthusiasm for life. Both of my children are wonderful, and I also have a job.”
In 1994, a few years after he had lost Cassandra, the actor met Keely Smith, a reporter and TV correspondent. Keely Smith had been in the industry for a while.
He explained that some friends of hers had offered her surgery for weight loss, but that he continues to be in love with every curve in her body despite the fact that her friends had offered it to her. He went on to say that he was taken aback not only by her physical attractiveness but also by the way she carried herself from the very beginning.
After a short while, they started going out on dates and quickly realized that they were meant to be together. They kept in frequent contact with one another and found it difficult to spend time apart. In 1995, the Irish native who had just been cast in the role of James Bond made the following statement:
“Whenever I traveled anywhere in the world, I was constantly reminded of how much I missed her, and I often sent her money to buy plane tickets so that we could finally be together. We just seemed to click together.”
In 2001, after two failed attempts to get married (the first time, due to Sean’s health crisis), the couple finally had their wedding in private at Ballytubber Abbey in Mayo. The location was chosen because of its secluded location.
The location was soundproofed to ensure guests’ privacy and could accommodate around one hundred people. After that, the happy couple entertained guests at an extravagant reception held in Ashford Castle.
Hello, Magazine was hired by the newlyweds to take exclusive photographs during the ceremony at a cost of around one million Iranian Rials. As a result, there was adequate security on hand to deter the paparazzi from approaching the event.
In addition to having a love relationship with his second wife, Brosnan was also successful in creating a happy family with his children from his previous marriage. In 1997, the actor and his partner, Smith, became parents for the first time to their third son, Dylan.
Dylan is a brilliant young guy who earned his degree in cinematic arts from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He also works as a model and a cinematographer.
Paris, the couple’s younger son, follows in the footsteps of his big brother in the modeling industry and also has an interest in filmmaking. In 2019, he chronicled his trip to Sri Lanka and revealed the accomplishments that the United Nations had made to alleviate hunger among children in the country.
Despite the fact that he is a father and also has a career, Brosnan is in awe of the family he and Smith have created. He has, on multiple occasions, singled her out for appreciation regarding the accomplishments she has made. According to his account:
“I’m one of those guys who thinks that every man’s life should include at least one powerful lady. Keely turned out to be an amazing woman. I could conduct a search a million times over, but I would never discover another that is of like quality. Being a father comes with a lot of responsibilities, but it’s also quite rewarding.”
The actor who plays James Bond, 007, is well aware that Brosnan and Smith have the cutest marriages in all of Hollywood. He couldn’t believe how fortunate he was to have found genuine love with the perfect person on his second try.
There have been no scandals or problems connected to his connection with Smith from the beginning of their romantic involvement with each other. On the contrary, the couple has become inseparable and frequently gushes over each other in interviews and online.
The actor recently celebrated the most recent anniversary of his marriage with his wife by posting a flashback wedding photo along with some heartfelt words to commemorate her. It stated:
“Happy Anniversary to you, my sweetheart! That night, we danced, and to this day, we still dance the same dance. I have the ability to do it all over again.”
Their affection extends further than simply praising one another. They will also defend their decisions and do everything in their power to refute those who disagree with them.
Brosnan defended Smith one year ago when an internet troll made a body-shaming comment about her, comparing her appearance at the beginning of their marriage to how she looks now. He went on to explain that some of their mutual acquaintances had offered her surgery for weight loss, but that despite this, he is still in love with every curve of her body.
He continued by saying that he was intrigued not just by her beauty but also by her personality right from the beginning. Indeed, Brosnan and Smith have been inseparable from one another ever since they met.
The most important thing is that they have a wonderful family, which includes talented offspring. This famous couple in Hollywood demonstrates to the younger generation that love that lasts is not a fantasy and that it is possible for celebrities to find each other.
