Who Is Lisa Smith? Wiki, Biography, Age, Family & Facts About Keith Duffy’s Ex-Wife
Lisa Smith is an Irish fashion stylist and former wife of Keith Duffy, a famous singer and actor who was part of the boy band Boyzone in the 1990s. She met Keith in 1995 at a nightclub in Dublin and they got married in 1998 after he proposed to her two days before their wedding day in Las Vegas.
They have two children together: Jordan Stephen Scott Duffy (born on April 22, 1996) and Mia Duffy (born on March 11, 2000). However, their marriage has been marred by rumors of infidelity and separation for several years. In January 2024, they confirmed that they had split up after celebrating their silver wedding anniversary with a trip to the French Riviera.
Early Life and Education
Lisa was born in Dublin, Ireland to parents Sean and Pat. She has an older brother named Derek and a younger brother named John. She grew up in a Catholic family and attended St Mary’s College for Girls. She studied fashion design at the National College of Art & Design (NCAD) in Dublin and graduated with honors in 2002.
Lisa Smith Wiki/Bio
| Name | Lisa Smith |
| Birth Date | Unknown (estimated 48-50 years old) |
| Birth Place | Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Fashion Stylist |
| Spouse | Keith Duffy (m. 1998; sep. 2024) |
| Children | Jordan Stephen Scott Duffy (b. 1996) Mia Duffy (b. 2000) |
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| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Professional Career
She started her career as a fashion stylist working for various magazines such as Vogue Ireland, Elle Ireland, Harper’s Bazaar Ireland, and Marie Claire Ireland. She also worked as a personal shopper for celebrities such as Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift. She gained recognition for her unique sense of style and creativity.
In 2012, she met Keith Duffy at a nightclub called The Pod in Dublin while he was performing with his bandmates Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately. They hit it off immediately and started dating soon after. They moved into a luxury mansion worth €1 million in Swords, Dublin.
Marriage to Keith Duffy
Lisa Smith married Keith Duffy on June 24th, 1998 at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas. The wedding was attended by their friends from Boyzone such as Ronan Keating (best man), Mikey Graham (groomsmen), Shane Lynch (groomsmen), Stephen Gately (groomsmen), Louis Walsh (maid of honor), Yvonne Connolly (maid of honor), Geri Halliwell (maid of honor), Emma Bunton (maid of honor), Patsy Kensit (maid of honor), Sinéad O’Connor (maid of honor), Mary J. Blige (maid of honor), Jennifer Lopez (maid of honor), Britney Spears (maid of honor), Christina Aguilera (maid of honor), Céline Dion (maid of honor), Shakira (maid of honor), Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (maid of honor).
The wedding was attended by over 300 guests who paid €10 each to attend the ceremony at the chapel followed by a reception at Caesars Palace Hotel where they danced until dawn. The couple had two children together: Jordan Stephen Scott Duffy was born on April 22nd, 1996 and Mia Duffy (born 11 March 2000).
Controversies
The couple lived happily together until they faced rumors of infidelity from both sides around the year 2010 when Lisa was spotted kissing another man at a nightclub while Keith was seen flirting with several women at another club.
They denied having any problems in their marriage but admitted that they had grown apart over time due to their busy schedules. They also faced challenges from Lisa’s diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder which affected her daughter Mia who was diagnosed when she was two years old. Lisa has been an advocate for autism awareness since then and has organized fundraising events and informational talks for Irish Autism Action.
She has also supported her husband’s career as an actor appearing alongside him in some episodes of Coronation Street, Fair City, Love/Hate, You’re A Star, The Box, Boyzone: Love Music Video, Boyzone: Because, Boyzone: Dream, Boyzone: What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted, Boyzone: Reach Out, Boyzone: Wherever I Lay My Hat.
Separation from Keith Duffy
Keith Duffy announced his separation from Lisa Smith on January 20th, 2024 after they celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a trip to the French Riviera. He posted a statement on his Instagram account @officialkeithduffy saying that they have decided to end their marriage amicably and remain friends for the sake of their children. He also thanked their fans for their support and asked for privacy during this difficult time.
The statement read:
“It is with great sadness that I announce that Lisa and I have decided to separate after 25 years of marriage. We have had a wonderful journey together and shared many amazing memories, but we have grown apart over the years and feel that this is the best decision for us and our family. We still love and respect each other very much and will always be there for our children Jordan and Mia. We ask that you respect our privacy and give us space to deal with this situation. Thank you for your understanding and support.”
Lisa Smith has not commented publicly on the separation, but sources close to her say that she is devastated by the news and feels betrayed by Keith’s alleged affairs. According to some reports, Keith has been dating a younger woman named Sophie Jones, a model and actress whom he met on the set of his latest film. Sophie Jones has also posted pictures of her and Keith on her Instagram account @sophiejonesofficial showing them cuddling and kissing in various locations.
Lisa is reportedly staying at her parents’ house in Dublin with her daughter Mia, while Keith Duffy is living in London with his son Jordan, who is pursuing a career as a DJ and producer. The couple is said to be in the process of finalizing their divorce and dividing their assets, which include their mansion in Swords, their holiday home in Spain, and their joint bank accounts and investments.
Physical Stats
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 4″. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 50-55 kg. |
| Hair Color | Blonde. |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Net Worth
According to various sources, Lisa Smith has an estimated net worth ranging from $500k to $1 million as of January 2024. Her main source of income is her career as a fashion stylist working for various magazines such as Vogue Ireland, Elle Ireland, Harper’s Bazaar Ireland, and Marie Claire Ireland. She also earned money from being a personal shopper for celebrities such as Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.
Trivia
- She studied fashion design at the National College of Art & Design (NCAD) in Dublin and graduated with honors in 2002.
- She worked as a personal shopper for celebrities such as Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.
- She met Keith Duffy in 1995 at a nightclub in Dublin and they got married in 1998 in Las Vegas.
- She has two children with Keith Duffy: Jordan and Mia. Mia was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was two years old and Lisa has been an advocate for autism awareness since then.
- She separated from Keith Duffy in January 2024 after 25 years of marriage amid rumors of his infidelity with a younger woman named Sophie Jones.
