Movies and TV shows Star Brooke Shields Biography
brooke shields biography
Early Life:
Brooke Christa Shields was born on May 31, 1965, in New York City, USA. She was raised in a well-to-do family and her mother, Teri Shields played an active role in her early career.
Early Modeling Career:
Brooke Shields began her modeling career at a very young age. She gained widespread attention and controversy when she appeared in a provocative Calvin Klein jeans ad campaign at the age of 14, with the famous tagline, “You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.”
Acting Career:
Brooke Shields transitioned into acting and made her film debut in the controversial 1978 movie “Pretty Baby,” where she played the role of a child prostitute. She continued to act in various films and television shows, including “The Blue Lagoon” (1980), “Endless Love” (1981) and “Suddenly Susan” (1996-2000) among others.
Education:
Despite her early career in entertainment, Brooke Shields pursued higher education. She graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s degree in French literature.
Personal Life:
Brooke Shields has been married twice, first to tennis player Andre Agassi and later to screenwriter Chris Henchy. She has two daughters with Chris Henchy.
Advocacy:
Shields has been an advocate for various causes, including postpartum depression awareness. She authored a book, “Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression,” in which she discussed her own experiences with the condition.
Continued Career:
Brooke Shields has maintained a presence in the entertainment industry over the years, appearing in television series, stage productions and other projects.
brooke shields Movies and TV shows
Movies:
- Pretty Baby (1978) – In this controversial film, Shields played the role of a child prostitute.
- The Blue Lagoon (1980) – She starred in this romantic adventure film as a young girl stranded on a deserted island.
- Endless Love (1981) – Shields appeared in this romantic drama alongside Martin Hewitt.
- Sahara (1983) – An adventure comedy film in which she played a lead role.
- Brenda Starr (1989) – She portrayed the title character in this film based on the popular comic strip.
- The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) – Shields made a cameo appearance in this Muppet movie.
- The Bachelor (1999) – A romantic comedy film in which she appeared alongside Chris O’Donnell.
- Furry Vengeance (2010) – She had a supporting role in this family comedy film.
- My Sister’s Keeper (2009) – Shields played a significant role in this drama film.
- Chalet Girl (2011) – A British romantic comedy film in which she appeared.
Television Shows:
- Suddenly Susan (1996-2000) – Shields starred in this NBC sitcom as Susan Keane, a magazine writer.
- Lipstick Jungle (2008-2009) – She played Wendy Healy, one of the main characters, in this comedy-drama series.
- Jane the Virgin (2015-2017) – Brooke Shields had a recurring role in this popular comedy-drama series.
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2006, 2010) – She made guest appearances in two different episodes of this long-running crime drama series.
- The Middle (2014) – A guest role in this sitcom.
- When Calls the Heart (2018) – A recurring role in this Hallmark Channel series.
brooke shields awards and nominations
Young Artist Awards:
Nominated for Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture for “The Blue Lagoon” in 1981.
People’s Choice Awards:
Won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program for “Suddenly Susan” in 1997.
Razzie Awards:
Nominated for Worst Actress for “Sahara” in 1984.
Saturn Awards:
Nominated for Best Actress in a Television Series for “Suddenly Susan” in 1997.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
Brooke Shields was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.