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.
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.
In July 1987, Brooke Shields' Princeton University transcript was published in Life magazine, leading to commentary on the breadth of her education.
In 1989, Brooke Shields came out against the fur industry.
In 1993, Brooke Shields began a relationship with Andre Agassi.
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.
In 1997, Brooke Shields married Andre Agassi.
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".
In 1998, Brooke Shields played Lily, a lesbian, in "The Misadventures of Margaret".
In 1999, Brooke Shields divorced Andre Agassi.
In 1999, Brooke Shields met television writer Chris Henchy.
Starting in July 2001, Brooke Shields portrayed Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of Cabaret for four months.
In 2001, Brooke Shields married Chris Henchy.
On May 15, 2003, Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy's daughter, Rowan Francis Henchy, was born.
The revival of "Wonderful Town" took place in 2003.
In September 2004, Brooke Shields replaced Donna Murphy in the role of Ruth Sherwood in the 2003 revival of Wonderful Town.
In 2004, Brooke Shields had several recurring guest appearances on "That '70s Show" as Pam Burkhart.
In 2004, Susan Stewart, the character played by Brooke Shields on "Hannah Montana", passed away.
In April 2005, Brooke Shields played Roxie Hart in a production of Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End.
In May 2005, Brooke Shields spoke to magazines like Guideposts and appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to publicize her battle with postpartum depression.
In May 2005, Tom Cruise criticized Brooke Shields for using and speaking in favor of the antidepressant drug Paxil.
On July 1, 2005, Brooke Shields responded to Tom Cruise's criticism with an op-ed titled "War of Words" in The New York Times, advocating for the use of medication for postpartum depression.
In 2005, Brooke Shields appeared in a second-season episode of HBO's "Entourage", entitled "Blue Balls Lagoon".
On April 18, 2006, Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy's daughter, Grier Hammond Henchy, was born.
On August 31, 2006, Tom Cruise apologized in person to Brooke Shields for his earlier criticism, and she accepted the apology.
In 2006, Brooke Shields published "Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression", detailing her experiences with postpartum depression.
In 2007, Brooke Shields made a guest appearance on Disney's "Hannah Montana", playing Susan Stewart.
In 2008, Brooke Shields returned in the prime time drama "Lipstick Jungle".
On July 7, 2009, Brooke Shields spoke at the memorial service for Michael Jackson, sharing memories of their friendship.
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.
On June 28, 2011, Brooke Shields took over the role of Morticia Addams in the Broadway musical "The Addams Family".
As of 2012, Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy were living in Greenwich Village, New York City.
Starting in 2013, Brooke Shields became an occasional guest co-host on "Today" and recurred on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" as Sheila Porter.
In 2015, Brooke Shields published "There Was a Little Girl", a book about her relationship with her mother and her mother's alcoholism.
In 2022, Brooke Shields launched a podcast called "Now What?", focusing on how people respond to adversity.
The 2023 documentary "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields" was released, exploring the impact of the 1978 film "Pretty Baby" on Brooke Shields' life and career.
In a March 2023 Vogue profile of Brooke Shields, Chloe Malle discussed the 1978 film "Pretty Baby" and the 2023 documentary it inspired.
In April 2023, the documentary "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields" directed by Lana Wilson, aired on Hulu, examining Brooke Shields' life and career.
In 2024, Brooke Shields was elected president of the Actors' Equity Association and starred in the Netflix film "Mother of the Bride".
In 2025, Brooke Shields is scheduled to publish "Brooke Shields is not Allowed to Get Old", a book about aging as a woman.
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