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To think cillian Murphy’s wife has bloomed in middle age?

123 replies

Linoleum81 · 21/02/2026 12:21

I remember long before pesky blinders, having a mild crush on Cillian. A lot of interviews he mentioned his wife and it’s obvious he adores her. I had a nosy and she looked like a normal, pretty, middle class Irish woman. But seeing her in photos lately at events: she looks, well, stunning: like a model or actress, the sort of woman you would look twice at. I think it’s fairly unusual to glow up in middle age: but she really looks amazing

OP posts:
TheYearofMagicalThinking · 21/02/2026 13:19

How can we complain about men treating us as second class citizens and then start threads like this? Women need to start being less complicit in our own oppression.

Halphabetty · 21/02/2026 13:19

They've moved back to Ireland in recent years - it just may be a very happy time for her.

NewPeaches · 21/02/2026 13:20

NeverDropYourMooncup · 21/02/2026 13:18

Does she not have a name?

Why would anyone bother with a minor detail like that?

She's just a man's wife.

ImPamDoove · 21/02/2026 13:21

Olderandwiserpossibly · 21/02/2026 13:03

This thread is giving me vibes of Piers Brosnan and his wife: she got appalling abuse by people criticising her appearance and body shaming her.
To the extent he has repeatedly had to defend her and talk about how much he loves her.
Why on earth does anyone think this thread discussing this woman's appearance is acceptable?

It’s human nature to comment on people’s looks and utterly sanctimonious to feign offence. Pierce Brosnan’s wife got nasty comments because of her weight, this thread is not like that.

Halphabetty · 21/02/2026 13:25

Pierce Brosnan's wife is Keely Shay Smith in case anyone has taken offence that her name hasn't been mentioned.

RS1987 · 21/02/2026 13:25

Their kids must have amazing cheekbones

Strawberryfruitstarburst · 21/02/2026 13:25

ImPamDoove · 21/02/2026 13:21

It’s human nature to comment on people’s looks and utterly sanctimonious to feign offence. Pierce Brosnan’s wife got nasty comments because of her weight, this thread is not like that.

It’s not sanctimonious, it GENUINELY makes me feel uncomfortable when I am in the company of women and they talk about the appearance of other women.

Strawberryfruitstarburst · 21/02/2026 13:26

I think it’s quite old fashioned to gossip about how people look.

Wingingit73 · 21/02/2026 13:27

This post is so insulting. Stop commenting on how women look

Brightlittlecanary · 21/02/2026 13:28

Are you a little jealous op maybe, she looks just like she always looked to me, natural ageing, bit more make up.

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 21/02/2026 13:28

I used to run a holiday club for toddlers. Every year I’d see a few women whose DC had aged out of the club, looking ten years younger with a bounce in their step. I was always pleased for them- the toddler years can be gruelling, especially with pregnancy and recovery in the mix. It was good to see women regaining their health and wellness, along with better sleep!

Christmasinmecar · 21/02/2026 13:34

You probably wouldn't look at Yvonne twice in the street as she is a normal looking woman who doesn't have to rely on getting her breasts out for attention.
She and Cillian look happy together and that's what matters, who gives a shit about randoms slagging off or putting other women down?
It's great to see a seemingly loving couple like them so comfortable with themselves.

Chellybelle · 21/02/2026 13:35

Looks a laugh a minute.

Christmasinmecar · 21/02/2026 13:37

Strawberryfruitstarburst · 21/02/2026 13:25

It’s not sanctimonious, it GENUINELY makes me feel uncomfortable when I am in the company of women and they talk about the appearance of other women.

Rest assured the women being bitched talked about are talking about the bitchy talkers behind their backs.
Still, I've always said, if you are talking about me even in a negative way, I must be worth talking about because I'm in their heads to start.

Snakess · 21/02/2026 13:40

Brightlittlecanary · 21/02/2026 13:28

Are you a little jealous op maybe, she looks just like she always looked to me, natural ageing, bit more make up.

Considering she complimented the woman, probably not. Her comment is more flattering than yours is😭

It would be rude if she’d made a post saying she looks bland or whatever, but she’s just pointing out that she had a glow up. The whole point of a glow up is you look better than you did before.

eggandonion · 21/02/2026 13:44

I met his cousin once and she was very pleasant. I have no idea what the wife looks like.

Panshon · 21/02/2026 13:44

Halphabetty · 21/02/2026 13:25

Pierce Brosnan's wife is Keely Shay Smith in case anyone has taken offence that her name hasn't been mentioned.

Shaye

TraitorsLantern · 21/02/2026 13:45

I think it’s only in the last few years he’s done more high-profile red carpet stuff. So there’s an extra level of grooming and glam, which would make most people look great. And she was always striking so looks amazing.

Treesnthings · 21/02/2026 13:48

Chellybelle · 21/02/2026 13:35

Looks a laugh a minute.

Is she a comedian? I thought she was a working artist.

SomethingUniqueThisTime · 21/02/2026 13:49

I think people/women with more striking features tend to look better as they get older. Great bone structure ages better than softer features. Also we all gain knowledge on what styles & makeup works well on us.

NewPeaches · 21/02/2026 13:49

eggandonion · 21/02/2026 13:44

I met his cousin once and she was very pleasant. I have no idea what the wife looks like.

Best post on the thread! 🤣🤣🤣

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 21/02/2026 13:50

Honestly he always looks a little exposed to me- in imminent danger of frostbite on his cheekbones! I can’t describe it well, but I feel a bit anxious looking at him!

His sons are the image of their Daddy though.

TheToteBagLady · 21/02/2026 13:51

RS1987 · 21/02/2026 13:25

Their kids must have amazing cheekbones

I thought the same thing 😂

DeftGoldHedgehog · 21/02/2026 13:57

She looks fab in almost all photos, old and new, to me. Very good cheekbones.

Disturbia81 · 21/02/2026 13:58

SomethingUniqueThisTime · 21/02/2026 13:49

I think people/women with more striking features tend to look better as they get older. Great bone structure ages better than softer features. Also we all gain knowledge on what styles & makeup works well on us.

Yep great bone structure provides scaffolding into old age. What can look a bit odd or much in younger years when it feels like everyone else is cute or pretty, pays off later on.