Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brooke Shields

How Brooke Shields built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Brooke Shields is an American actress and model who began her career as a child. She gained significant attention for her role in the film *Pretty Baby* at the age of 12. Shields continued modeling and starred in dramas like *The Blue Lagoon* and *Endless Love* during the 1980s, solidifying her presence in entertainment and pop culture.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1978: Release of Pretty Baby

In 1978, the film "Pretty Baby", in which Brooke Shields was filmed nude and in sexual situations as a child actor, was released, sparking intense media scrutiny.

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1996: Friends guest appearance and casting in Suddenly Susan

In 1996, Brooke Shields played Joey Tribbiani's stalker on "Friends," which led to her starring role in the NBC sitcom "Suddenly Susan" from 1996 to 2000.

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1997: People's Choice Award

In 1997, Brooke Shields won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series for her role in "Suddenly Susan".

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1998: The Misadventures of Margaret

In 1998, Brooke Shields played Lily, a lesbian, in "The Misadventures of Margaret".

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2000: End of Suddenly Susan

In 2000, Brooke Shields' role in the NBC sitcom "Suddenly Susan" ended.

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July 2001: Broadway revival of Cabaret

Starting in July 2001, Brooke Shields portrayed Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of Cabaret for four months.

2003: Revival of Wonderful Town

The revival of "Wonderful Town" took place in 2003.

September 2004: Wonderful Town on Broadway

In September 2004, Brooke Shields replaced Donna Murphy in the role of Ruth Sherwood in the 2003 revival of Wonderful Town.

2004: Recurring role on That '70s Show

In 2004, Brooke Shields had several recurring guest appearances on "That '70s Show" as Pam Burkhart.

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2004: Death of Susan Stewart

In 2004, Susan Stewart, the character played by Brooke Shields on "Hannah Montana", passed away.

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April 2005: Roxie Hart in Chicago

In April 2005, Brooke Shields played Roxie Hart in a production of Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End.

2005: Entourage appearance

In 2005, Brooke Shields appeared in a second-season episode of HBO's "Entourage", entitled "Blue Balls Lagoon".

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2006: Publication of Down Came the Rain

In 2006, Brooke Shields published "Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression", detailing her experiences with postpartum depression.

2007: Hannah Montana guest appearance

In 2007, Brooke Shields made a guest appearance on Disney's "Hannah Montana", playing Susan Stewart.

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2008: Lipstick Jungle

In 2008, Brooke Shields returned in the prime time drama "Lipstick Jungle".

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2010: Guest appearances on The Middle and Who Do You Think You Are?

Starting in 2010, Brooke Shields made guest appearances on "The Middle" and appeared in NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?", revealing her distant relation to French royalty.

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June 28, 2011: Morticia Addams in The Addams Family

On June 28, 2011, Brooke Shields took over the role of Morticia Addams in the Broadway musical "The Addams Family".

2013: Guest co-host on Today and recurring role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Starting in 2013, Brooke Shields became an occasional guest co-host on "Today" and recurred on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" as Sheila Porter.

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2015: Publication of There Was a Little Girl

In 2015, Brooke Shields published "There Was a Little Girl", a book about her relationship with her mother and her mother's alcoholism.

There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me

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2022: Launch of Now What? podcast

In 2022, Brooke Shields launched a podcast called "Now What?", focusing on how people respond to adversity.

January 2023: Release of Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields documentary

The 2023 documentary "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields" was released, exploring the impact of the 1978 film "Pretty Baby" on Brooke Shields' life and career.