History of Brooke Shields in Timeline
Brooke Shields is an American actress and former child model. She became famous at age 12 for her controversial role in the film "Pretty Baby", which featured nude scenes filmed when she was 11. Shields continued modeling and starred in several successful movies during the 1980s, including "The Blue Lagoon" and "Endless Love".
May 31, 1965: Brooke Shields is Born
Brooke Christa Shields is born on May 31, 1965. She would later become an American actress.
1965: Shields's Noble Lineage
Research reveals that Brooke Shields has ancestral links to numerous noble families from Italy, including the Gattilusi-Palaiologos-Savoy, Grimaldi, Imperiali, Carafa, Doria, Doria-Pamphili-Landi, Chigi-Albani, and Torlonia dynasties.
1966: Shields Begins Modeling Career
At just 11 months old, Brooke Shields embarks on her modeling career, starting with an advertisement for Ivory Soap photographed by Francesco Scavullo.
1974: Shields Appears in "After the Fall" TV Adaptation
Brooke Shields takes part in the television adaptation of Arthur Miller's play "After the Fall".
1975: Controversial Photoshoot
At ten years old, Brooke Shields was photographed nude by Garry Gross with the consent of her mother, Teri Shields. These photos were intended for the Playboy Press publication "Sugar 'n' Spice" and depicted Shields in various poses, wearing makeup and oil.
1976: Shields Makes Feature Film Debut in "Alice, Sweet Alice"
Brooke Shields makes her feature film debut in the horror film "Alice, Sweet Alice", playing a young girl murdered during her first communion. She was cast after director Alfred Sole saw her in a Vogue magazine advertisement.
September 26, 1977: Shields Featured in New York Magazine
Brooke Shields and her mother Teri are featured on the cover of New York Magazine. The cover story focuses on Brooke's modeling career.
1977: Shields's Role in "Annie Hall" Cut
Brooke Shields works with director Woody Allen on his film "Annie Hall", but her role is removed from the final cut.
May 29, 1978: Shields Featured on People Magazine Cover
Brooke Shields is featured on the cover of People magazine with a headline highlighting the controversy surrounding her role in "Pretty Baby".
1978: Shields Stars in Controversial Film "Pretty Baby"
At age 12, Brooke Shields gains notoriety for her leading role in Louis Malle's film "Pretty Baby", which featured nude scenes filmed when she was 11 years old.
1978: Controversy Surrounds "Pretty Baby"
The release of "Pretty Baby" sparks significant controversy due to the nude scenes featuring 11-year-old Brooke Shields, coinciding with growing concerns about child sexual abuse.
1979: Shields Stars in "Just You and Me, Kid"
Brooke Shields appears in the film "Just You and Me, Kid" alongside George Burns, featuring scenes with implied nudity.
1979: Shields Stars in "Wanda Nevada" and "Tilt"
Brooke Shields appears in two films released in 1979: "Wanda Nevada" and "Tilt".
1980: Shields Becomes Youngest Vogue Cover Model
At 14 years old, Brooke Shields becomes the youngest fashion model to grace the cover of Vogue.
1980: Shields Appears in Controversial Calvin Klein Ads
Brooke Shields appears in provocative print and television advertisements for Calvin Klein jeans, featuring the iconic tagline "You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing."
1980: Lead Role in The Blue Lagoon
Brooke Shields starred in the controversial film "The Blue Lagoon", which featured nude scenes involving teenage lovers stranded on a tropical island. Shields later clarified that body doubles were used for some of these scenes.
1980: Shields Stars in "The Blue Lagoon"
Brooke Shields stars in the coming-of-age romantic survival drama film "The Blue Lagoon".
February 9, 1981: Rising Fame and Modeling Success
By the age of 16, Brooke Shields was a prominent figure in the United States, balancing careers as a fashion model and child actress. Time magazine featured her on their cover, reporting her day rate as a model to be $10,000.
1981: Legal Battle Over Photoshoot
Brooke Shields, her mother, Garry Gross, and Playboy Press engaged in a legal battle in New York City courts concerning the rights to the controversial nude photographs taken when Shields was ten years old.
1981: "Alice, Sweet Alice" Re-released
The horror film "Alice, Sweet Alice", starring Brooke Shields, is re-released to capitalize on her rising fame.
1981: People's Choice Award Win
Brooke Shields won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Young Performer.
1981: Shields Stars in "Endless Love"
Brooke Shields stars in Franco Zeffirelli's romantic drama film "Endless Love".
1981: Lead Role in Endless Love and First Razzie Award Nomination
Brooke Shields starred in Franco Zeffirelli's "Endless Love", a film initially given an X rating by the MPAA before being re-edited for an R rating. Shields received her first Razzie Award nomination for worst actress for her performance in the film.
1981: Guest Appearance on The Muppet Show and Hosting ABC's Fridays
Brooke Shields made history as the youngest guest star ever on "The Muppet Show," participating in a Muppet rendition of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The same year, she became the youngest person to host ABC's "Fridays," a sketch comedy show similar to "Saturday Night Live."
1983: Shields Graduates from Dwight-Englewood School
Brooke Shields completes her secondary education and graduates from the Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood, New Jersey.
1983: Vogue Covers and Studio 54
Brooke Shields graced the covers of various Vogue magazines, including the September issue of Paris Vogue, October and November issues of American Vogue, and the December edition of Italian Vogue. She became a regular at Studio 54, a renowned New York City nightclub.
1983: Shields Attends Princeton University
Brooke Shields puts her modeling career on hold to pursue higher education at Princeton University.
1983: Lead Role in Sahara and Financial Failure
Brooke Shields starred in the film "Sahara" for a significant fee, with her mother, Teri Shields, serving as executive producer. Despite the high cost of production, the film was a critical and commercial failure, grossing a mere fraction of its budget.
1983: Enrollment at Princeton University
Brooke Shields took a break from acting to focus on her education at Princeton University.
1983: Richard Prince's Reproduction of the Controversial Photo
Following the legal battle, artist Richard Prince used one of Garry Gross' photographs of ten-year-old Brooke Shields in the bathtub for his artwork. He reproduced the image, enlarged it, framed it in gold, and displayed it as the sole artwork in his "Spiritual America" exhibition in Manhattan.
1983: Court Ruling Favors Photographer
The court ruled in favor of Garry Gross regarding the ownership of the controversial photographs of a young Brooke Shields. The decision was influenced by a legal technicality, which might have been different if Shields had been classified as a child "performer" instead of a model.
1984: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor
Brooke Shields won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for her role in "Sahara", making her the only actress to receive this distinction. She was also nominated for both Worst Actress and Worst Supporting Actor at the Razzies, with the latter nomination referencing her character's mustache.
1984: Four Consecutive People's Choice Awards and Anti-Smoking Advocacy
Brooke Shields won her fourth consecutive People's Choice Award for Favorite Young Performer. During this period, she also appeared in a USPHS public service announcement advocating against smoking, sponsored by the American Lung Association.
1985: Publication of Autobiography "On Your Own"
Brooke Shields' autobiography, titled "On Your Own," was published.
1986: Filming of "Brenda Starr"
Brooke Shields filmed "Brenda Starr", intended for release in 1987.
July 1987: Brooke Shields' Princeton Transcript Published in Life Magazine
Brooke Shields' academic record from her time at Princeton University was published in Life magazine. The publication of her transcript, showing high marks but a lack of certain core subjects, spurred discussion about the nature of a liberal arts education at prestigious institutions.
1987: Graduation from Princeton University and Completion of Senior Thesis
Brooke Shields graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French literature. Her senior thesis explored the themes of innocence and experience in the films of Louis Malle.
1989: Spoke Out Against the Fur Industry
Brooke Shields publicly opposed the fur industry.
1989: Delayed Release of "Brenda Starr"
The release of "Brenda Starr" was delayed due to legal issues regarding the comic strip rights and demands from Brooke Shields' mother.
1990: Purchased a Ranch in Montana
Brooke Shields purchased a ranch near Big Timber, Montana.
1993: Critical and Commercial Failure of "Brenda Starr"
"Brenda Starr", starring Brooke Shields and Timothy Dalton, was finally released but faced harsh criticism and performed poorly at the box office.
1993: Relationship with Andre Agassi Begins
Brooke Shields and Andre Agassi began their relationship.
1993: Guest Appearance on 'The Simpsons'
Brooke Shields made a guest appearance in the fourth season of 'The Simpsons' in an episode titled 'The Front'.
1993: Michael Jackson Reveals Relationship with Brooke Shields
In a televised interview with Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson disclosed that he was romantically involved with Brooke Shields. Shields has since stated that Jackson proposed marriage and suggested adopting a child together on multiple occasions.
1994: Starred in Broadway Revival of 'Grease'
Brooke Shields played the role of Rizzo in the Broadway revival of the musical 'Grease'.
1996: Shields Stars in "Suddenly Susan"
Brooke Shields stars in the NBC sitcom "Suddenly Susan", marking her return to acting.
1996: Guest Role on 'Friends' and Lead Role in 'Suddenly Susan'
Brooke Shields appeared as Joey Tribbiani's stalker in an episode of the sitcom 'Friends'. This role led to her being cast in the title role of the NBC sitcom 'Suddenly Susan'.
1997: People's Choice Award Win
Brooke Shields won a People's Choice Award in the category of Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series for her role in 'Suddenly Susan'.
1997: Married Andre Agassi
Brooke Shields married tennis player Andre Agassi.
1998: Role in 'The Misadventures of Margaret'
Brooke Shields played a lesbian named Lily in the film 'The Misadventures of Margaret'.
1998: Purchased a Home in Los Angeles
Brooke Shields purchased a home in Los Angeles.
1999: Divorced Andre Agassi
Brooke Shields and Andre Agassi divorced after two years of marriage.
2000: Shields Receives Golden Globe Nominations
Brooke Shields receives two Golden Globe nominations for her performance in "Suddenly Susan".
2000: 'Suddenly Susan' Ends
The NBC sitcom 'Suddenly Susan', starring Brooke Shields, ended after four seasons.
July 2001: Starred in Broadway Revival of 'Cabaret'
Brooke Shields portrayed Sally Bowles in the long-running Broadway revival of the musical 'Cabaret'.
2001: Married Chris Henchy
Brooke Shields married television writer Chris Henchy.
2001: Michael Jackson Discusses Brooke Shields with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Michael Jackson, in a conversation with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, spoke about Brooke Shields, expressing his feelings for her. The specific details of Jackson's remarks are not provided in the context.
May 15, 2003: First Daughter Born
Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy welcomed their first daughter, Rowan Francis Henchy.
2003: 'Wonderful Town' Revival Opened
The Broadway revival of the musical 'Wonderful Town', in which Brooke Shields would later star, opened.
September 2004: Replaced Donna Murphy in 'Wonderful Town'
Brooke Shields took over the role of Ruth Sherwood in the Broadway revival of 'Wonderful Town' after Donna Murphy left the production.
2004: Recurring Role on 'That '70s Show'
Brooke Shields had a recurring guest role on 'That '70s Show' playing Pam Burkhart, Jackie's mother. Her character was later written out of the show.
2004: Character Death on 'Hannah Montana'
The character Susan Stewart, played by Brooke Shields, is revealed to have died in 2004 in the Disney Channel series 'Hannah Montana'.
April 2005: Played Roxie Hart in London's West End Production of 'Chicago'
Brooke Shields played the role of Roxie Hart in a production of the musical 'Chicago' at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End.
May 2005: Tom Cruise Criticizes Brooke Shields' Use of Antidepressants
Actor Tom Cruise publicly condemned Brooke Shields for using and advocating for the antidepressant Paxil. Cruise, a Scientologist whose beliefs oppose psychiatry, questioned Shields' career trajectory and suggested it was negatively impacted by her medication.
May 2005: Publicly Discussed Postpartum Depression
Brooke Shields openly discussed her experience with postpartum depression in magazine interviews and on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'.
July 1, 2005: Brooke Shields Pens Op-Ed Defending Antidepressant Use
Brooke Shields responded to Tom Cruise's criticism with an op-ed in The New York Times titled 'War of Words.' She defended her use of antidepressants, emphasizing the seriousness of postpartum depression and the importance of seeking medical treatment.
2005: Brooke Shields Poses for Richard Prince
At 40 years old, Brooke Shields allowed Richard Prince to photograph her wearing a bikini, recreating the pose from the controversial childhood nude photo, with a motorcycle in the background.
2005: Guest Appearance on 'Entourage'
Brooke Shields appeared in a second season episode of the HBO series 'Entourage' titled 'Blue Balls Lagoon'.
April 18, 2006: Second Daughter Born
Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy welcomed their second daughter, Grier Hammond Henchy.
August 31, 2006: Tom Cruise Apologizes to Brooke Shields
Tom Cruise personally apologized to Brooke Shields for his critical remarks about her antidepressant use. Shields accepted his apology, describing it as "heartfelt."
2006: Published 'Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression'
Brooke Shields released her book 'Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression' in which she shared her personal experience with postpartum depression.
2007: Guest Appearance on 'Hannah Montana'
Brooke Shields guest starred on the Disney Channel series 'Hannah Montana', playing Susan Stewart, the protagonist's deceased mother.
2008: Role in 'Lipstick Jungle'
Brooke Shields returned to television in the prime time drama series 'Lipstick Jungle'.
2008: Shields Stars in "Lipstick Jungle"
Brooke Shields stars in the NBC sitcom "Lipstick Jungle".
2008: New York Magazine's 40th Anniversary
New York Magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary and releases a collection of classic covers, including one featuring Brooke Shields, but without a link to the accompanying story.
July 7, 2009: Brooke Shields Speaks at Michael Jackson's Memorial Service
Brooke Shields delivered a heartfelt speech at Michael Jackson's memorial service, sharing her long-standing friendship with the late pop star. She recounted their initial meeting when she was 13 and spoke about their close bond.
2009: Removal of Richard Prince's Print from Tate Modern Exhibit
Richard Prince's reproduction of the controversial Brooke Shields photograph, part of his "Spiritual America" exhibit at the Tate Modern, was removed after a police warning.
2009: "Lipstick Jungle" Ends
The NBC sitcom "Lipstick Jungle", starring Brooke Shields, concludes.
2010: Guest Appearances on 'The Middle' and 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
Brooke Shields made guest appearances on the television series 'The Middle' and was a featured celebrity on the genealogy documentary reality series 'Who Do You Think You Are?'.
2010: Shields Discovers Royal Ancestry
Through the genealogy documentary series "Who Do You Think You Are?", Brooke Shields discovers her lineage traces back to Christine of France, a daughter of King Henry IV of France.
June 28, 2011: Cast in Broadway's 'The Addams Family'
Brooke Shields took over the role of Morticia Addams in the Broadway musical 'The Addams Family'.
2012: Living in Greenwich Village
Brooke Shields and her family resided in Greenwich Village, New York City.
2013: Guest Co-host on 'Today' and Recurring Role on 'Law & Order: SVU'
Brooke Shields began occasionally guest co-hosting the 9:00 hour of the 'Today' show on NBC. She also had a recurring role in the nineteenth season of 'Law & Order: SVU' as Sheila Porter.
May 2014: Auction of Richard Prince's Reproduction
Christie's auctioned a print of Richard Prince's reproduction of the controversial Brooke Shields photo, fetching a price of $3,973,000, within the pre-auction estimate.
2014: Shields Voices Beverly Goodman in "Mr. Pickles"
Brooke Shields lends her voice to the character Beverly Goodman in the Adult Swim animated series "Mr. Pickles".
2015: Published 'There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me'
Brooke Shields published her second book, 'There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me', which focuses on her relationship with her mother, who struggled with alcoholism.
2017: Shields Joins "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Brooke Shields returns to NBC with a recurring role in the long-running crime drama series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit".
2019: Shields's Voice Role in "Mr. Pickles" Ends
Brooke Shields's voice role as Beverly Goodman in "Mr. Pickles" and its spin-off "Momma Named Me Sheriff" concludes.
2022: Launched Podcast 'Now What?'
Brooke Shields launched her podcast called 'Now What?' which focuses on how people deal with adversity.
2022: Sold Los Angeles Home
Brooke Shields sold her home in Los Angeles.
March 2023: Chloe Malle Reflects on Media Scrutiny Faced by Brooke Shields
Chloe Malle, daughter of Pretty Baby director Louis Malle, commented on the intense media attention that Brooke Shields experienced following the film's release. Malle highlighted the scrutiny Shields faced in a profile of the actress published in Vogue.
April 2023: Documentary 'Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields' Released
The two-part documentary 'Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields', directed by Lana Wilson, was released on Hulu. The documentary explores Brooke Shields's life and career.
2023: Value of Shields's "Just You and Me, Kid" Fee
The $250,000 fee Brooke Shields received for "Just You and Me, Kid" is equivalent to approximately $1,167,857 in 2023 dollars.