Brooke Shields, a prominent figure in show business for 56 of her 57 years, has had a diverse career in TV, movies, and modeling. Her latest film, a documentary, is a brutally honest account of her life, revealing dark and traumatic secrets. Despite controversies in her career, she has remained in high demand. Shields reflects on her early career, including controversial roles like "Blue Lagoon," and discusses her close relationship with her late mother, who was her manager. She also opens up about a past sexual assault and her journey to healing. Shields' daughters admire her resilience and creativity, and she remains excited about her future in the industry.
1. Brooke Shields has been in the entertainment industry for 57 out of her 57 years.
2. She has starred in TV movies, modeling, and has had a career without controversy.
3. Her latest film is a documentary about her life as a Hollywood star.
4. The documentary is an honest account of her life, revealing her darkest and most traumatic secrets.
5. She started modeling at 11 months old and was cast in her first major role in the movie "Pretty Baby" at the age of 11.
6. She had to grow up quickly due to a delicate scene with a much older love interest in "Pretty Baby".
7. She was cast as a prostitute in the film "Blue Lagoon" at the age of 15.
8. The film was controversial and was marketed as a sexual awakening.
9. Her mother, Terry Shields, was her manager and was also controversial.
10. Terry battled an addiction to alcohol, which became serious and forced Brooke to take on another job as a carer.
11. Brooke kept a secret of sexual abuse for years, fearing it would end her career.
12. She was determined to forge ahead in her career after the assault.
13. She is now happily married to screenwriter Chris Henchy.
14. Her daughters, Rowan and Greer, are proud of her and are fascinated by her early movie roles.