Childhood and Education Journey of Brooke Shields in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Brooke Shields. A timeline of key moments.

Brooke Shields is an American actress and model who began her career as a child. She gained significant attention at the age of 12 for her role in the film *Pretty Baby*, which included nude scenes shot when she was 11. Shields continued modeling into her late teens and starred in dramas such as *The Blue Lagoon* and *Endless Love* in the 1980s, establishing herself as a prominent figure in entertainment and pop culture.

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

1978: Release of Pretty Baby

The 1978 release of the film Pretty Baby, in which Brooke Shields was filmed nude and in sexual situations as a child actor, led to intense media scrutiny.

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July 1987: Publication of transcript in Life magazine

In July 1987, shortly after Brooke Shields graduated from Princeton University, her four-year transcript was published in Life magazine. This led to scrutiny of the breadth of her liberal arts education.

1989: Coming out against the fur industry

Despite coming out against the fur industry in 1989, Brooke Shields later went on to create her own mink fur coat at Kopenhagen Fur.

1990: Purchase of ranch in Montana

In 1990, Brooke Shields purchased a ranch near Big Timber, Montana.

1997: Marriage to Andre Agassi

In 1997, Brooke Shields married Andre Agassi.

1998: Purchase of home in Los Angeles

In 1998, Brooke Shields purchased a home in Los Angeles, which she later sold in 2022.

1999: Divorce from Andre Agassi

In 1999, Brooke Shields divorced Andre Agassi.

2001: Marriage to Chris Henchy

In 2001, Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy wed.

May 15, 2003: Birth of Rowan Francis Henchy

On May 15, 2003, Rowan Francis Henchy, the daughter of Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy, was born.

May 2005: Publicizing battle with postpartum depression

Between April and May 2005, Brooke Shields spoke to magazines and appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to publicize her battle with postpartum depression, an experience that included depression, thoughts of suicide, an inability to respond to her baby's needs and delayed maternal bonding.

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April 18, 2006: Birth of Grier Hammond Henchy

On April 18, 2006, Grier Hammond Henchy, the daughter of Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy, was born.

August 31, 2006: Tom Cruise's apology to Brooke Shields

On August 31, 2006, Tom Cruise apologized in person to Brooke Shields for his earlier condemnation of her use of antidepressants. Shields accepted the apology.

July 7, 2009: Speech at Michael Jackson's memorial service

On July 7, 2009, Brooke Shields spoke at the memorial service for Michael Jackson, sharing memories of their friendship that began when she was 13 years old.

2012: Living in Greenwich Village

As of 2012, Brooke Shields and her family were living in Greenwich Village, New York City.

2022: Sale of home in Los Angeles

In 2022, Brooke Shields sold her home in Los Angeles, which she had purchased in 1998.

January 2023: Pretty Baby documentary

In January 2023, the documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields was released, inspired by the 1978 film of the same name.

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March 2023: Vogue profile

In March 2023, a Vogue profile of Brooke Shields included discussion of the 1978 film Pretty Baby.

April 2023: Release of Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields documentary

In April 2023, the two-part documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, directed by Lana Wilson, aired on Hulu. The series explores Brooke Shields's journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman discovering her power.

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