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My Take
Brooke Shields is one of those rare people who was genuinely famous before she could even form memories — a baby model at eleven months, a controversial film star by age eleven, and a Calvin Klein jeans icon as a teenager. What always gets me is that she didn't just coast on that early fame or implode under the pressure of it, which plenty of people in her position absolutely did. She went to Princeton, earned her degree, built a legitimate acting career across film, TV, and Broadway, and kept reinventing herself decade after decade. The Razzies on her record? Honestly, wearing those as a badge of honor feels right — she took risks, showed up, and stayed in the game. She's tougher and smarter than the tabloids ever gave her credit for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brooke Shields
- Name (Japanese)
- ブルック・シールズ
- Reading
- ぶるっく・しーるず
- Born
- May 31, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Height
- 6 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / model / stage actor / children's writer
2. Background
- University
- Princeton University
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Theatre World Special Award
- 1981 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
- 1985 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award
- 1990 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress
- Ellis Island Medal of Honor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Brooke Shields born?
Born May 31, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Brooke Shields from?
Brooke Shields is from Manhattan, New York, United States.
What does Brooke Shields do?
Brooke Shields works as television actor, film actor, model, stage actor, children's writer.
How tall is Brooke Shields?
Brooke Shields is 6 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.