Self-growth is a journey most of the world is on the hunt to reach. Some want to find the fastest ways to get there and others enjoy the process. Life tends to look different for everyone. There is no plain answer on how to escape any negative holes in your life, you just have to do it.
Brooke Shields, a model and actress, could write a book on what it is like growing up in the public eye since she was five days old. Her mother, Teri Shields, did not hesitate to wrap her into the spotlight as soon as she saw how unreal her looks are just as a baby. At eleven months old she was named “the most beautiful baby”. Imagine the immense amount of pressure she felt as she started to grow up. The awkward stage is inevitable, but Brooke managed to make it effortless. Her beauty was in no question, but the ethics of her Teri’s mom-aging may have been a little suspicious to some.
The young lady never held back when it came to her home life. She opened up about her being the “caretaker” for her mother who struggled with alcoholism. With a career to balance with her personal struggles, many celebrities tend to slip in the face of struggle. Teri neglected to truly think about the long term effects of some of the roles she allowed her daughter to play. “Pretty Baby” skyrocketed in fame, but the backlash of her explicit character conflicted the hearts of many. With a lawsuit at hand, Brooke took the matters into her own hands and made it clear that there were no intentions to brew these reactions.
Soon she would be in “Blue Lagoon” and many others, but the film received another reputation Shields did not expect. With a lawsuit at hand, Brooke took the matters into her own hands and made it clear that there were no intentions to brew these reactions. Young love portrayed between the actress and her co-star, Christopher Atkins, increased the attention on the two.
Besides acting, she actively modeled and was featured in many campaigns. Calvin Klien, being a young designer himself, had his eyes on her. He wanted her to be a part of his denim line and knew when he saw her she would be a perfect fit. She had the stark blue eyes, contrasting light brown hair, and face bones structured to perfection. Another backlash on the model’s work came when she gave her memorable catchphrase “you want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.” She seemed to not catch a breath from the critics of the world. Just as a young woman, she was trying to find her true identity. A mother figure for her was rare and only was genuine when Teri was not drinking. At such a young age, she was establishing a successful career that many yearn for. It was the best and worst of both worlds.
Education proved to be an important part of Brooke’s life. A graduate of Princeton University and a major in Romance Languages, she proved the world that she’s got beauty and brains. Nothing was going to stop the powerhouse in chasing all of her dreams. She broke barriers for women by proving that you can never let your circumstances control your life.
Recently she has been featured in more and more films as a grown woman. Even branching out into sitcoms like Suddenly Susan, dramas like Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, and other minor films. Do not forget about that beautiful face just yet, she still looks as young as ever at fifty-five.
Brooke Shields is known around the world as an icon of the 80s. That decade may have been her prime time, but she continues to be an icon in all lives. Overcoming adversity and traumas, she stands with strength today in her success and joy. A net worth of over $40 million and a unified family of four- now that is a worthy outcome!