American-born actress and model Brooke Shieldson can literally say she grew up in the spotlight. She started modeling at a young age and over the years she became one of the most notable models in the United States in the 80s.
At age 12, Shields’ acting career took off after playing the lead role in the controversial drama film Pretty Baby (1978). Several years after her infamous film role, the multi-talented Hollywood star was cast as the titular character in the ’90s sitcom Suddenly Susan. Brooke Shields’ other notable acting credits include: Jungle Lipstick, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, as well as the adult animated series Mr. Pickles
Biography of Brooke Shields (Age)
It was on May 31 and in 1965 that Brooke Christa Shields was born to a model mother, Teri Shields (née Schmon) and a businessman, father Frank Shields. His parents had a very brief marriage which ended in divorce when Brooks was only 5 months old. She has 2 half-brothers and 3 half-sisters.
Brooke Shields was educated at NewLincoln School, New York, after which she attended Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood, New Jersey. After graduating in 1983, Shields enrolled at Princeton University. She graduated in June 1987 after studying French literature with a minor in Italian.
Shields started modeling even before her first birthday when she celebrated her television debut on an advertisement for an ivory soap. Under her mother’s tutelage, she was signed to the Ford Modeling Agency as a child model. His profile soared after his controversial role as a child prostitute in the film. Pretty Baby (1978). At the age of 14, Shields makes history as the youngest model to grace the cover of Voguemagazine. Also in 1980, she featured a number of controversial ads for Calvin Klein jeans, which are widely credited with catapulting the designer to status as a fashion maker. At 16, the multi-talented young artist was already one of the most prominent faces in the United States and Brooke Shields featured in a record for over 300 magazine covers between 1980 and 1985.
As her modeling career blossomed, Brooke Shields was also doing well as an actress. She rose to prominence for early acting roles in films like Wanda Nevada (1979), The Blue Lagoon (1980), and Eternal Love (1981). The multi-talented actress also starred on the small screen as she starred in numerous television series during the 1980s.
Brooke Shields finally landed her first major TV role on the sitcom Suddenly Susan (1996-2000), starring lead character Susan Keane. Her brilliant performance earned her two Golden Globe nominations. Shields was also a main cast member of the comedy -drama series Lipstick Jungle (2008–2009) and also appeared in the final season of the drama series Military Wives (2013). In 2014, the talented actress landed a role in the animated series Mr. Pickles where she plays one of the main characters, Mrs. Goodman.
Business, husband and children
Brooke Shields is in a happily married, long-term union with screenwriter and producer Chris Henchy. The two met through mutual friends in 1999 and announced their engagement in July 2000. They eventually married on April 4, 2001. Shields has two children with husband Chris Henchy. The couple’s first child was born on May 15, 2003 to a daughter named Rowan Francis Henchy. They welcomed their second daughter on April 18, 2006 and named her Grier Hammond Henchy.
Prior to her current marriage, Brooke Shields was in a long-term relationship with tennis star Andre Agassi. They started dating in 1993 which resulted in a wedding on April 19, 1997. However, their marriage did not survive the courtship as they separated after just two years. Their divorce was finalized on April 9, 1999.
At the peak of her international model and actress career, Brooke Shields was romantically linked to a few stars. At 16, she had her first high profile relationship with Hollywood actor John Travolta.
After parting ways with Travolta, Brooke Shields met colleague Dean Cain (1985-1986) while they were both studying at Princeton University. As revealed in her memoir, There Was a Baby Girl: The Real Story of My Mom and Me, she lost her virginity to Cain at age 22.
Shields was also linked to top actors like Nicholas Cage (1987), Woody Harrelson (1988), Liam Neeson (1991-1992), as well as superstar musician Michael Bolton (1992). She also reportedly had a relationship with New York-based attorney John F. Kennedy Jr., son of the late US President John F. Kennedy.
Brooke Shields net worth
Brooke Shields was highly sought after for her fame both as a model and as an actress. Having dabbled in showbiz at a young age, Shields’ career in Hollywood has undoubtedly stood the test of time, as it has remained relevant for decades down the line. It’s no surprise that the multi-talented Hollywood star boasts a net worth of $25 million.
Height and other body measurements
Brooke Shields is 183cm (6ft) tall. Known for her imposing physique, the ageless actress has overall measurements of 36-27-35 inches (91.5-68.5-89 cm). She also maintains a body weight of 70 kg.
