In a town where lasting love can seem like a fairy tale, Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith are living proof that commitment, respect, and genuine affection can stand the test of time—even in Hollywood.

The former James Bond star, now 70, opened up in a recent interview with Fox News Digital about his enduring love for Keely, whom he met over three decades ago in 1994 during a chance meeting in Mexico. They tied the knot in August 2001 in a romantic ceremony in Ireland, and now, nearly 24 years into marriage, Brosnan says Keely still makes his “heart sing.”

“She still makes my heart sing, and she still makes my world turn,” Brosnan said. “She allows me to go out into the world and create what I do as an actor, and that takes strength and stamina. We just enjoy each other’s company.”

Their love story is a refreshing contrast to the role Brosnan plays in his new drama series MobLand, where he portrays a womanizing, dangerous man caught in the world of London’s crime families. “Keely and I, it’ll be 31 years here soon,” he said. “And it’s all gone by in the blink of an eye, the speed of a flame. We like each other, and we have wonderful sons, and we have a creative life.”

What stands out most in Brosnan’s reflections is the emphasis on liking one another—an often overlooked but essential ingredient in any thriving relationship. “It’s always about solving problems and how you solve the problems and how you can deal with them and the stresses and strains of life,” he said. His words offer quiet wisdom: enduring love isn’t without its challenges, but it grows through patience, partnership, and perseverance.

Through heartache and joy, the couple has stood strong. Brosnan, who lost his first wife, Cassandra Harris, to ovarian cancer in 1991 and later his daughter Charlotte to the same illness in 2013, has spoken before about how Keely became a source of hope and healing. Together, they’ve raised two sons, Dylan and Paris, and built a shared life grounded in loyalty and love.

Even in the midst of demanding careers, the couple prioritizes time together. At the March 31 premiere of MobLand, Brosnan shared that he and Keely hadn’t seen each other in three months due to filming. “It is date night with Keely,” he told People. “We saw each other just the night before last.” The two turned heads on the red carpet in New York City, radiating joy and elegance side by side.

As a fun bonus during the MobLand shoot, Brosnan practiced his character’s Irish accent around the house. “I think she liked it, really,” he laughed. “I suppose I had this cod Irish character that I play at home.”

For couples of faith, the Brosnans’ story offers a beautiful reminder that lasting love is possible when God is the center of your bond and kindness, friendship, and loyalty are cultivated day by day. Their journey is more than a Hollywood romance—it’s a testament to what love looks like when two people choose one another again and again, no matter the season.