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Brooke Shields Young: Photos Of Model & Actress Through The Years

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January 8, 2024 11:52AM EST
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In honor of Brooke Shields’ birthday, relive her career highs and lows over the decades in these photos.

A-lister Brooke Shields has been a Hollywood mainstay since the 1970s. Over the years, we’ve seen her rise to prominence as a child actor, star in major modeling campaigns, and even graduate from an Ivy League university. The daughter of a New York City actress and socialite, Brooke was destined for the spotlight, and made her modeling debut at just 11 months old. It was her star turn in 1978’s Pretty Baby, however, that catapulted her to stardom and earned her critical acclaim.

At the tender age of 14, in 1980, Brooke became the youngest person to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine and went on to star in a controversial campaign for Calvin Klein. Throughout the 80s, she also starred in The Blue Lagoon and Endless Love, however, she announced a hiatus from acting in 1983 to complete her bachelor’s degree in Romance Languages at Princeton University.

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 was explored in the 2023 documentary, Pretty Baby.

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

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
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Brooke Shields In 1979

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
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Brooke Shields With Jane Fonda & Sally Field

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
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Brooke Shields At Princeton

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
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Brooke Shields & Michael Jackson

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

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
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Brooke Shields In 2004

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
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Brooke Shields in 2005

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
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Brooke Shields Wears A Black Gown

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
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Brooke Shields In 2007

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
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Brooke Shields In a LBD

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
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Brooke Shields In 2012

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
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Brooke Shields At the amfAR Gala

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
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Brooke Shields In 2017

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
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Brooke Shields In A Bikini

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
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Brooke Shields In 2019

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
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Brooke Shields In Tribeca

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
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Brooke Shields At A 2022 Art Opening

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
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Brooke Shields At The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful People In Media 2022

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
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Brooke Shields In 2022

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
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Brooke Shields At The Premiere Of ‘The Son’

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
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Brooke Shields At The Premiere Of ‘Spirited’

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.

January 23, 2023, 12:51PM
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Brooke Shields At The Premiere Of ‘Holiday Harmon’

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.

January 23, 2023, 12:51PM
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Brooke Shields At Z100’s Jingle Ball 2022

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
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Brooke Shields On Christmas Eve 2022

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.

January 23, 2023, 12:51PM
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Brooke Shields At The 2023 National Board of Review Awards

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.

January 23, 2023, 12:51PM
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Brooke Shields At The 2023 Sundance Film Festival

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.

January 23, 2023, 12:51PM
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Brooke Shields Promotes ‘Pretty Baby’ At Sundance

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.

January 23, 2023, 12:51PM
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