Brooke Shields grew up in front of the cameras. See her stunning transformation in photos through the years.
A-lister Brooke Shields has been a Hollywood fixture for decades, growing up in the spotlight and evolving from child model to actress, author, and entrepreneur. The daughter of actress and socialite Teri Shields, Brooke began modeling before her first birthday and quickly became one of the most recognizable young faces in entertainment. Her breakout role in the controversial 1978 film Pretty Baby launched her to international fame while she was still a child.
By 1980, Brooke had become the youngest person ever to appear on the cover of Vogue at just 14 years old. Around the same time, she starred in now-iconic Calvin Klein campaigns and appeared in films like The Blue Lagoon and Endless Love, cementing her status as one of the biggest young stars of the era. Despite her fame, Brooke stepped away from Hollywood in the early 1980s to attend Princeton University, where she earned a degree in Romance Languages.
Brooke was back and bolder than ever by the mid-90s with her show Suddenly Susan. The NBC sitcom ran from 1996 to 2000, and earned two Golden Globe nominations for the part. After another extended hiatus, Brooke had a major recurring role on the 19th season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2017-18).
Brooke’s life and career were later explored in the 2023 documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields. She also released her 2025 memoir, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, in which she opened up about aging in Hollywood and her personal experiences navigating fame and the entertainment industry.
Scroll through our gallery above to see more pics of Brooke from over the years, and some of her career highlights!
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Brooke Shields Through The Years, From Child Star To Today
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Brooke Shields stuns in a silver top at a red carpet event. She showed off a beautiful curly hair style during the outing.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 2 of 29
Brooke Shields In 1979
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Brooke appeared on NBC’s Today Show in April, 1979. At this time, the child star was one of the most recognizable faces in the US.
September 23, 2020, 10:55AM 3 of 29
Brooke Shields With Jane Fonda & Sally Field
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Actresses Jane Fonda, left, Sally Field and Brooke Shields stand with their award at the 8th Annual People’s Choice Awards on March 18, 1982. They shared the award for favorite motion picture actress.
September 23, 2020, 10:55AM 4 of 29
Brooke Shields At Princeton
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Actress Brooke Shields gives the thumbs-up in her cap and gown as she shows her diploma during graduation ceremonies at Princeton University. She graduated from the New Jersey institute in 1987.
September 23, 2020, 10:55AM 5 of 29
Brooke Shields & Michael Jackson
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Brooke Shields and pop superstar Michael Jackson leave a restaurant in the Topanga Canyon area of Los Angeles after dining together in 1991. The pair dated briefly, but he described her as one of the loves of his life.
September 23, 2020, 10:55AM
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Brooke Shields In 2002
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Brooke Shields appeared at Lotta’s Fashion Show in 2002. She rocked long, curly tresses and a sheer top with black, leather pants.
September 23, 2020, 10:55AM 7 of 29
Brooke Shields In 2004
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Actress Brooke Shields poses during a photo session for the Broadway musical ‘Wonderful Town’. She starred in the role of Ruth Sherwood, in 2004.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 8 of 29
Brooke Shields in 2005
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Brooke Shields attends the ‘Return to Chicago Party’ in New York. She stunned on the red carpet in a deep purple gown and black heels.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 9 of 29
Brooke Shields Wears A Black Gown
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Actress Brooke Shields arrives at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills. She stunned in a blac, strapless gown at the 2006 event.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 10 of 29
Brooke Shields In 2007
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Brooke Shields attends the 2007 Costume Institute Gala at The Met. She wore a gorgeous, white lace gown.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 11 of 29
Brooke Shields In a LBD
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Brooke Shields attends the Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2009 Spring gala in April, 2009. She stunned at the NYC event in a little black dress.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 12 of 29
Brooke Shields In 2012
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Brooke Shields attends Elton John’s AIDS Foundation’s 11th annual Enduring Vision in 2012. She wore a long-sleeved white gown.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 13 of 29
Brooke Shields At the amfAR Gala
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Brooke Shields attends the 2015 amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani. She rocked a floor-length, lace gown.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 14 of 29
Brooke Shields In 2017
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Brooke Shields attends The CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City. She looked radiant in a colorful, floral dress.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 15 of 29
Brooke Shields In A Bikini
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Brooke Shields looks incredible at 52 as she parades her fit figure in a bikini for a new body-positive swimsuit campaign. She rocked a red swimsuit in the new snaps.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 16 of 29
Brooke Shields In 2019
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Brooke Shields attends the CFDA Fashion Awards in Brooklyn, New York. She looked incredible in a silver, sparkly jumpsuit.
September 23, 2020, 10:54AM 17 of 29
Brooke Shields In Tribeca
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Brooke Shields made an elegant appearance at the Tribeca Ball, a New York Academy of Arts fundraiser event, in April 2022. She donned a figure-hugging black latex dress, which was paired with two-toned heels with a black pointed toe and white back. She also wore black-rimmed glasses and diamond drop earrings.
April 20, 2022, 4:17PM 18 of 29
Brooke Shields At A 2022 Art Opening
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Strike a pose! Brooke Shields looked like a blast from the past as she posed with a portrait of her in the 80s on May 4, 2022. The artist Tara Lewis was showing a series of paintings inspired by Brooke and 80s pop culture, called Tara Lewis X Brooke Shields: Role Modeling.
May 31, 2022, 10:00AM 19 of 29
Brooke Shields At The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful People In Media 2022
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White hot! Brooke Shields woere a white look at The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Most Powerful People in Media issue celebration in New York on May 17, 2022.
May 31, 2022, 10:00AM 20 of 29
Brooke Shields In 2022
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Brooke Shields is stylish in a fringed white top and blue jeans during an event by Fashionphile in New York on May 26, 2022. She had on 70s style glasses for a retro edge.
May 31, 2022, 10:00AM 21 of 29
Brooke Shields At The Premiere Of ‘The Son’
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Brooke Shields looked smart during a New York screening of The Son on Oct. 24, 2022. She tucked a black silk blouse into relaxed jeans and threw her hair back over her shoulders. Adding a few accessories, she donned dark glasses, a few necklaces, and several bracelets.
January 23, 2023, 12:51PM 22 of 29
Brooke Shields At The Premiere Of ‘Spirited’
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Brooke Shields dazzled during the New York premiere of Spirited in New York on Nov. 7, 2022. Her strapless sequined dress was two tones of festive red, which she dresses up with a gold clutch, metallic heels, and hoop earrings.
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Brooke Shields At The Premiere Of ‘Holiday Harmon’
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Brooke Shields was a 10 during a special screening of Holiday Harmon in Los Angeles on Nov. 16, 2022. Her crimson jumpsuit matched her lipstick and she accessorized with sparkling heels and big 70s-style glasses.
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Brooke Shields At Z100’s Jingle Ball 2022
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Brooke Shields looked fashion-forward during Z100’s Jingle Ball 2022 on Dec. 9. She sizzled in leather pants and a red tube top with a train.
January 23, 2023, 12:51PM 25 of 29
Brooke Shields On Christmas Eve 2022
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So festive! Brooke Shields was Christmas-chic in red velvet during her family’s Christmas Eve celebration on Dec. 24, 2022. The plunging dress had a deep neckline and sexy gathering up the side.
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Brooke Shields At The 2023 National Board of Review Awards
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Brooke Shields rocked pink during the 2023 National Board of Review Awards in New York on Jan. 8, 2023. Her dress featured a flirty cut-out under her bust and she teamed the look with suede pumps.
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Brooke Shields At The 2023 Sundance Film Festival
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Brooke Shields bundled up in a shearling jacket during the Sundance Film Festival premiere of Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields on Jan. 20, 2023. Long waves and cowboy boots completed her winter look.
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Brooke Shields Promotes ‘Pretty Baby’ At Sundance
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Brooke Shields looked sharp in a portrait to promote the documentary Pretty Baby at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 21, 2023. She wore a suit with a skinny tie and a chunky watch.
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Brooke Shields at Acorn TV’s “You’re Killing Me” New York Premiere at Crosby Street Hotel on May 07, 2026 in New York City.
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