Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Brooke Ellen Shields is the full name of this renowned American actress, model, and activist.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on June 31, 1965, in Manhattan, New York City, Shields is still alive today.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Shields holds American nationality and has had a multifaceted career as an actress, model, and author.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a show business family, Shields was exposed to the world of acting from a young age. Her mother, Teri Shields, was also an actress and model who appeared in several films during the 1940s and 1950s. Brooke's father, Frank Shields, was a talent manager and a Broadway producer. As a child, Shields began modeling at the age of 11 months old and quickly gained fame for her appearance on the cover of _Vogue_ magazine.
Major Accomplishments
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Shields' breakthrough role came in 1980 when she starred as The Blue Lagoon's Ellie Webb, alongside Christopher Atkins. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination and significant recognition within the industry. Throughout her career, Shields has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. Some notable roles include _Endless Love_, _Pretty Baby_, and _That '70s Show_. In addition to her acting work, Shields has also written several bestselling novels.
Notable Works or Actions
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One of Shields' most notable works is her memoir, Down Came the Rain: Into the Valley of Postpartum Depression, which she co-authored with Nancy M. Pina in 2005. The book chronicles Shields' personal struggles with postpartum depression after the birth of her first child and has since helped raise awareness about this often stigmatized condition.
Impact and Legacy
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Shields' impact on popular culture is undeniable, from her early days as a model to her successful acting career. As an advocate for women's rights and mental health awareness, Shields continues to inspire audiences around the world with her unwavering dedication to using her platform for good. Her activism has also led to collaborations with notable organizations such as the National Postpartum Depression Resource Center.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Shields is widely quoted and remembered due in part to her unwavering commitment to speaking out on issues that matter most to her. Whether discussing postpartum depression, women's rights, or simply sharing words of wisdom with fans, Shields' messages continue to resonate with audiences today. Her experiences as a mother, actress, and advocate have given her unique insight into the world of entertainment and beyond, making her an invaluable voice in contemporary culture.
Throughout her illustrious career, Brooke Shields has demonstrated time and again that she is more than just an iconic face or talented performer – she's a passionate advocate for positive change.
Quotes by Brooke Shields
Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. I'm pleasantly surprised with my resilience. I persevere, and not just blindly. I take the best, get rid of the rest, and move on, realizing that you can make a choice to take the good.
With regard to my mother, it felt like it was never enough. Nothing I said or did seemed correct or could make her stop getting drunk or feel deeper happiness. I felt helpless. Why wasn’t I enough to help her stop drinking?
My feelings about my mother and about our relationship are so confused that to write them down with clarity would mean I had them all figured out, which I do not. – Brooke Shields’s diary.
High school basically continued with bouts of her getting drunk and then stopping for a day. There was not one major moment or birthday celebration during which she could remain sober. I learned how to plan my joy. I would front-load my birthdays with breakfast activities or plan to be with her for only the beginning of an event. Then I would go off to be with friends and know that that would be the last I would see of my mother’s real facial expressions.
My younger years of modeling were really just filled with fun trips. I was doing catalogues for Alexander’s and Bloomingdale’s.
I think I’m going to have to live vicariously through my daughter’s rebellion because I certainly never did go through adolescence.
Louis Malle was the best filmmaker I’ve ever worked with. He was such an artist. He was dealing with the theme of innocence and experience.