Brooke Shields reflects on her life and career in the documentary “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields.” Despite her success as a model and actress, she battled self-confidence issues, partly due to her mother’s harsh criticisms about her appearance.
Her husband, screenwriter Chris Henchy, played a pivotal role in helping her embrace her beauty and womanliness. Before Henchy, she was briefly married to tennis legend Andre Agassi.
Discovered by Calvin Klein at 15, Shields still had body insecurities, feeling she didn’t have a “swimsuit body.”
In a recent interview, Shields revealed a traumatic experience from 30 years ago when she was assaulted by a Hollywood executive. She hopes to encourage others to speak their truths, emphasizing that everyone processes trauma differently.
Her story reminds us that even celebrated figures face insecurities and challenges, highlighting the importance of empathy and supporting one another.
