How old is Brooke Shields?

Brooke Shields is 60 years old (born May 31, 1965).

Is Brooke Shields still alive?

Yes, Brooke Shields is still alive as of 2026, aged 60.

Where is Brooke Shields from?

Brooke Shields is from New City, New York, USA, United States.

What generation is Brooke Shields?

Brooke Shields is a Generation X, born in 1965.

Brooke Shields

🎭 actor

Still alive

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Age today

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Brooke Christa Shields (born May 31, 1965) is an American actress, author and model. Some of her better known movies include Pretty Baby and The Blue Lagoon, as well as TV shows such as Suddenly Susan, That '70s Show and also Lipstick Jungle.

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Born

Years in career42 years active

May 31st, 1965

Birthplace

New City, New York, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

42 years

Region

North America

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How Brooke Shields compares to other Actors

🎂Brooke Shields is 7 years older than the average Actor

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Facts about Brooke Shields

Did you know?

Did you know that Brooke Shields was offered the role of Sarah Connor in "The Terminator" but turned it down?

5 Lesser-known facts

She was the youngest fashion model ever to grace the cover of Vogue, appearing at just 14 years old.
She attended Princeton University, graduating in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in French literature.
Her controversial 1980 Calvin Klein jeans commercials were banned by several TV networks.
She replaced Bernadette Peters in the Broadway revival of "Wonderful Town" in 2004.
She authored "Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression" detailing her struggles.

Career highlight

While "Pretty Baby" launched her as a child star, her role in "The Blue Lagoon" at age 14 solidified her global fame and became one of the highest-grossing films of 1980. This role, though controversial for its themes, defined her early career as a symbol of youthful beauty and innocence, making her a household name.

Legacy

Brooke Shields' career, marked by early stardom and navigating child fame, paved the way for future child actors while also sparking important conversations about exploitation in the industry. She remains an enduring figure who successfully transitioned from child model/actor to a respected adult performer and advocate.