Keely Shaye Brosnan shares message with fans amid absence from son's exhibition launch

Keely has been married to Pierce Brosnan since 2001 and they share two grown sons together

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Hannah Hargrave
Hannah HargraveUS Deputy Editor
February 27, 2026
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Paris Brosnan made both his parents incredibly proud on February 26 when he opened his art exhibition in the UK with his dad, Pierce Brosnan, by his side. 

But noticeably absent from the celebrations which were attended by Best Quality Designer Handbag was his mom, Keely, who is an ever supportive parent to Paris and his brother, Dylan.

Ahead of the event, Pierce posted a message on Instagram promoting Paris'  'Collective Energy', which is presented exclusively by Clarendon Fine Art in Mayfair.

Proud parents

Pierce Brosnan is one proud dad! The James Bond star stepped out in London the night of February 26 to celebrate a new achievement for his youngest son. The actor, 72, joined the opening for his son Paris Brosnan's debut UK collection, titled "Collective Energy," at the Mayfair gallery in London. And the event was definitely a family affair. Along with Pierce, the LA-based artist's older brother Dylan Brosnan, 29, was also in attendance, as was Paris' girlfriend, Alex Lee-Aillon. Paris and Dylan's mom Keely Shaye Smith was seemingly not in attendance. Check out the best photos from the "Collective Energy" opening night celebration below…© Getty Images
Pierce attended Paris' big launch

He said how "proud" his son had made him and he wasn't the only one. While Keely may not have been there in person, she too shared the same emotional message on social media and let fans know they had a week to visit the exhibition themselves. 

She didn't address her absence, but Paris wasn't short of people attending to show their love with his dad, older brother and his girlfriend, Alex Lee-Aillon, showing up along with many others.

Paris Brosnan, Keely Shaye Smith and Pierce Brosnan© Getty Images for Robina Benson
Paris with his supportive parents

Paris spoke to Best Quality Designer Handbag exclusively and explained the inspiration for his artwork. "I'm inspired by people," he said. "That's why this exhibition is called Collective Energy - it's all the people around me."

While the show was in the UK, Keely and Pierce mostly split their time between their beautiful homes in Hawaii and Malibu. 

Time apart

Pierce Brosnan with wife Keely Shaye Brosnan© Getty Images
Keely encouraged everyone to go and see her son's artwork

The couple have been happily married since 2001 and both Dylan and Paris have praised them for being "the best parents you could ask for."

Pierce and Keely are equally as supportive of one another and he recently spoke about how they navigate spending time apart due to his hectic work schedule. 

The romantic actor dotingly expressed to Fox: "She's given me wings to fly and lets me, you know, gallivant around the world here making movies," before adding that Hawaii is "our home".

Secret to their marriage 

Pierce Brosnan in tuxedo and his wife Keely Shaye Smith in floral dress at the amfAR 25th Annual Cinema Against AIDS gala at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes© AFP via Getty Images
They adore one another

Pierce believes that a successful marriage comes down to communicating through struggles and being each other's best friend.

The movie star revealed: "You know, it's just solving one problem after the [other], whether it's the washing machine or how far the finances are going to go, or what your dreams are. But ultimately, we just enjoy each other's company enormously."

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The entertainer lovingly added just how lucky he is to get to enjoy the fruit of his labor alongside his wife. Pierce shared: "Keely and I love each other and are blessed to have each other as companions in this life and we've created a good life for ourselves, of hard work and perseverance of life."

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