History of Brooke Shields in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
1993: Michael Jackson interview with Oprah Winfrey
During Michael Jackson's 1993 interview with Oprah Winfrey, he stated that he was dating Brooke Shields at the time.
1993: Relationship with Andre Agassi
In 1993, Brooke Shields began a relationship with Andre Agassi.
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.
1999: Meeting Chris Henchy
In 1999, Brooke Shields met television writer Chris Henchy through common friends.
2001: Marriage to Chris Henchy
In 2001, Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy wed.
2001: Conversation with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
In 2001, Michael Jackson discussed Brooke Shields in a conversation with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach.
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.
2003: Revival of Wonderful Town
In 2003, the revival of 'Wonderful Town' took place, where Brooke Shields later played the role of Ruth Sherwood starting September 2004.
September 2004: Role of Ruth Sherwood in Wonderful Town
In September 2004, Brooke Shields took over the role of Ruth Sherwood in the 2003 revival of Wonderful Town. Critics praised her performance for the "goofy sweetness" she brought to the role.
2004: Recurring guest appearances on That '70s Show
In 2004, Brooke Shields played Pam Burkhart on That '70s Show, a recurring guest role. She played Jackie's mother, who briefly had a relationship with Donna's father. Her character was eventually written out of the show.
2004: Death of Susan Stewart in Hannah Montana
In 2004, the character Susan Stewart, played by Brooke Shields in a guest appearance in 2007, died in the show 'Hannah Montana'.
April 2005: Roxie Hart in Chicago
In April 2005, Brooke Shields played Roxie Hart in a long-running production of Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End.
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.
May 2005: Tom Cruise's condemnation of Shields' use of Paxil
In May 2005, Tom Cruise publicly condemned Brooke Shields for using and speaking in favor of the antidepressant drug Paxil, leading to a public dispute. Cruise questioned her career and sanity. Shields responded by calling Cruise's remarks "irresponsible" and "dangerous".
July 1, 2005: Publication of 'War of Words' op-ed
On July 1, 2005, Brooke Shields responded to Tom Cruise's attacks with an op-ed titled "War of Words", published in The New York Times. She defended her use of medication for postpartum depression and advocated for its social acceptance.
2005: Appearance on Entourage
In 2005, Brooke Shields appeared in a second-season episode of HBO's Entourage, entitled "Blue Balls Lagoon".
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.
2006: Publication of Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression
In 2006, Brooke Shields penned the book Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression.
2007: Guest appearance on Hannah Montana
In 2007, Brooke Shields made a guest appearance on Disney's Hannah Montana, playing Susan Stewart, the mother of Miley Stewart.
2008: Return in Lipstick Jungle
In 2008, Brooke Shields returned in the prime time drama Lipstick Jungle. The series ended a year later.
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.
2010: Guest Appearances on The Middle
Starting in 2010, Brooke Shields made guest appearances on The Middle. She also appeared as a featured celebrity in NBC's genealogy documentary reality series, Who Do You Think You Are?, where it was revealed that she is the distant cousin of King Louis XIV of France.
June 28, 2011: Role of 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.
2012: Living in Greenwich Village
As of 2012, Brooke Shields and her family were living in Greenwich Village, New York City.
2013: Guest Co-Host on Today and role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Starting in 2013, Brooke Shields has been an occasional guest co-host in the 9:00 hour of Today on NBC. She also recurred during Season Nineteen of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Sheila Porter.
2015: Publication of There Was a Little Girl
In 2015, Brooke Shields published There Was a Little Girl about the relationship she had with her mother, who suffered from alcoholism throughout Shields's life.
2022: Launch of Now What? podcast
In 2022, Brooke Shields launched a podcast called Now What? focusing on how people respond to adversity.
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.
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.
2024: President of the Actors' Equity Association and Starred in Mother of the Bride
In 2024, Brooke Shields was elected the president of the Actors' Equity Association and starred in the Netflix film Mother of the Bride opposite Miranda Cosgrove.
2025: Publication of Brooke Shields is not Allowed to Get Old
In 2025, Brooke Shields published Brooke Shields is not Allowed to Get Old about aging as a woman.
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