On with Kara Swisher Brooke Shields on Surviving Hollywood
Feb 19, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Brooke Shields, an iconic actress and model known for her roles in 'Pretty Baby' and 'Blue Lagoon,' opens up about the perils of growing up under the Hollywood limelight. She reflects on her early hypersexualized roles and the challenges she faced, including her complex relationship with her mother and the impact of social media on young girls today. Shields also discusses how she now advises her own daughters to navigate these turbulent waters, emphasizing the importance of safety and self-worth amidst fame.
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Brooke Shields on "Pretty Baby"
- Brooke Shields' early career began with disturbing roles like "Pretty Baby," where she played a child prostitute.
- Despite the film's controversial nature, she claims to have seen it as just a job and didn't feel abused during filming.
Filming "Blue Lagoon"
- In "Blue Lagoon," Shields' character explored themes of sexuality.
- Shields reveals that the filmmakers aimed to capture her real-life sexual awakening, which she resisted and now finds disrespectful.
Calvin Klein Ads: A Retrospective
- Shields reflects on the Calvin Klein ads, finding them brilliant but controversial.
- She was shocked by the public's focus on her not wearing underwear, reducing the campaign to a single point.
