Brooke Shields

Date of Birth: May 31, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Brooke Christa Shields is an American actress and model born on May 31, 1965, in Manhattan, New York City. She began her career as a child model and gained critical acclaim at the age of 12 for her leading role in Louis Malle’s film “Pretty Baby” (1978), in which she played a child prostitute in early 20th-century New Orleans. Her career continued to blossom with notable roles in films such as “The Blue Lagoon” (1980) and “Endless Love” (1981). Shields took a brief hiatus from acting to attend Princeton University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in French literature. In addition to her film career, Shields has had a successful television career, starring in the sitcom “Suddenly Susan” (1996–2000), for which she received two Golden Globe nominations. She has also appeared in various Broadway productions, including “Grease,” “Cabaret,” and “Chicago.” Shields is known for her advocacy on issues like postpartum depression and has authored several books, including her memoir “Down Came the Rain.”

5 Interesting Facts about Brooke Shields

1. Brooke Shields was the youngest fashion model ever to appear on the cover of Vogue at age 14.

2. She appeared in controversial Calvin Klein jeans commercials at the age of 15 with the tagline, “You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.”

3. Shields attended Princeton University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in French literature in 1987.

4. She has publicly discussed her struggle with postpartum depression following the birth of her first daughter, Rowan.

5. Shields has appeared in multiple Broadway musicals, showcasing her versatility as a performer.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Brooke Shields

1. “If my girls were to say, ‘Mom, I’m not going to go to college,’ I would say, ‘I don’t care, you’re going to go to college.’”

2. “I think I’m going to have to live vicariously through my daughter’s rebellion because I certainly never did go through adolescence.”

3. “The thing I’m the most proud of in my personal life is that my daughters have good self-esteem. They are very grounded.”

4. “I was always a bit of a bookworm.”

5. “Acting is the most communicative thing I can imagine doing.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Brooke Shields’ highest net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.

Children

Brooke Shields has two daughters with her husband, television writer Chris Henchy. Their names are Rowan Francis Henchy, born in 2003, and Grier Hammond Henchy, born in 2006.