Brooke Shields (born Brooke Christa Shields on May 31, 1965, in New York City) is a renowned American actress and model. She gained widespread recognition as a child model starting at just 11 months old and quickly transitioned into acting.
Her early film career included controversial yet notable roles in Pretty Baby (1978) and she achieved international stardom with The Blue Lagoon (1980) and Endless Love (1981). During the early 1980s, she was also one of the most famous faces in fashion modeling, particularly known for her iconic Calvin Klein jeans advertisements.
Seeking to balance her career with education, Shields attended Princeton University from 1983 to 1987, graduating with a degree in French Literature.
After university, she returned to acting, finding significant success on television, most notably starring in the popular sitcom Suddenly Susan (1996-2000), for which she received two Golden Globe nominations. She has also performed on Broadway in productions like Grease and Chicago.
Throughout her career, Brooke Shields has remained a prominent figure in popular culture, known for her striking looks, resilience, and successful transition from child star to accomplished adult actress and public figure.