Brooke Shields reflects on being made a 'sex symbol' at a young age and how she turned the page on fame
Brooke Shields reflects on her early fame and the label of being a 'sex symbol' at a young age. She discusses her experiences in Hollywood and how she managed to navigate the pressures of fame with the support of her family. Shields emphasizes her happiness in comedic roles and her desire to move beyond the expectations placed on her.
- ▪Brooke Shields rose to fame at the age of 11 by playing a child prostitute in 'Pretty Baby'.
- ▪She posed nude for a Playboy publication at the age of 10.
- ▪Shields credits her strong family support for helping her avoid the pitfalls often associated with child stardom.
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Entertainment Brooke Shields reflects on being made a 'sex symbol' at a young age and how she turned the page on fame Shields rose to fame at 11 playing a child prostitute in 'Pretty Baby' and posed nude for a Playboy publication at 10 By Christina Dugan Ramirez Fox News Published May 17, 2026 5:36pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brooke Shields is reflecting on the controversy surrounding her early fame.
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