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 featured nude scenes filmed when she was 11. Shields continued modeling and starred in dramas like "The Blue Lagoon" and "Endless Love" during the 1980s, establishing herself as a prominent figure in entertainment and pop culture.
May 31, 1965: Brooke Shields Born
On May 31, 1965, Brooke Christa Shields was born. She would later become an American actress and model.
1965: Ancestral Links to Noble Families
According to research, in 1965, Brooke Shields has ancestral links with noble families from Italy.
1966: Started Modeling Career
In 1966, Brooke Shields began her career as a model at 11 months old, starting with a job for Ivory Soap, photographed by Francesco Scavullo.
1975: Nude Photos Taken by Garry Gross
In 1975, Garry Gross took controversial nude images of a ten-year-old Brooke Shields with her mother's consent for Playboy Press publication Sugar 'n' Spice.
1981: Litigation Over Nude Photographs Begins
From 1981 to 1983, Brooke Shields, her mother, and photographer Garry Gross were involved in litigation over the rights to nude photographs taken in 1975.
1983: Litigation Over Nude Photographs Ends
From 1981 to 1983, Brooke Shields, her mother, and photographer Garry Gross were involved in litigation over the rights to nude photographs taken in 1975.
1983: Graduation from Dwight-Englewood School
In 1983, Brooke Shields graduated from the Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood, New Jersey, marking the completion of her secondary education.
1983: Attended Princeton University
In 1983, Brooke Shields suspended her modeling career to attend Princeton University, marking a shift towards higher education.
1983: Richard Prince Photographed Gross's Photo
In 1983, Richard Prince photographed Garry Gross's photo of a 10-year-old Brooke Shields standing naked in a bathtub.
1983: Enrolled at Princeton University
In 1983, after appearing in "The Muppets Take Manhattan", Brooke Shields enrolled at Princeton University, marking a shift to focus on her academic studies.
July 1987: Transcript Published in Life Magazine
In July 1987, Brooke Shields's Princeton University transcript was published in Life magazine, leading to discussions about the quality of her education.
1987: Graduated from Princeton University
In 1987, Brooke Shields graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French literature.
1989: Came out against fur industry
In 1989, Brooke Shields publicly came out against the fur industry.
1990: Purchased Ranch in Montana
In 1990, Brooke Shields purchased a ranch near Big Timber, Montana.
1998: Purchased Home in Los Angeles
In 1998, Brooke Shields purchased a home in Los Angeles.
May 15, 2003: Birth of Rowan Francis Henchy
On May 15, 2003, Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy's daughter, Rowan Francis Henchy, was born.
May 2005: Publicized Battle with Postpartum Depression
In May 2005, Brooke Shields spoke about her experience with postpartum depression, raising public awareness.
2005: Photographed by Richard Prince in Bikini
In 2005, Brooke Shields, at age 40, was photographed by Richard Prince wearing a bikini in the same pose as the childhood nude photo, in front of a motorcycle.
April 18, 2006: Birth of Grier Hammond Henchy
On April 18, 2006, Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy's daughter, Grier Hammond Henchy, was born.
August 31, 2006: Tom Cruise Apologized to Brooke Shields
On August 31, 2006, Tom Cruise apologized to Brooke Shields for his comments about her use of antidepressants; she accepted.
July 7, 2009: Spoke 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.
2009: "Spiritual America" Exhibit at the Tate Modern
In 2009, a Richard Prince print of Brooke Shields was included in his "Spiritual America" exhibit at the Tate Modern, creating a stir and leading to its removal after police warning.
2010: Discovery on "Who Do You Think You Are?"
In 2010, on "Who Do You Think You Are?", Brooke Shields discovered she is a descendant of Victor Amadeus I of Savoy and Christine of France, revealing her royal ancestry.
2012: Living in Greenwich Village
As of 2012, Brooke Shields and her family were residing in Greenwich Village, New York City.
May 2014: Auction of Richard Prince Print
In May 2014, copy #10 of Richard Prince's reproduction of the Gross photo of Brooke Shields was auctioned off by Christie's for $3,973,000.
2022: Sold Home in Los Angeles
In 2022, Brooke Shields sold her home in Los Angeles that she originally purchased in 1998.
January 2023: Documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
In January 2023, a documentary about Brooke Shields called Pretty Baby was released.
March 2023: Vogue Profile on Shields
In March 2023, Vogue published a profile on Brooke Shields, discussing the film Pretty Baby and its impact.
April 2023: Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields Documentary Aired
In April 2023, the documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, exploring Brooke Shields' life and career, aired on Hulu.