When talking about her upcoming documentary 'Pretty Baby', the former 'Suddenly Susan' star also explains what she means by saying she is owning her identity fully.
- Apr 2, 2023
AceShowbiz - Brooke Shields knew her rape confession would become a "clickbait." When talking about "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields", the former "Suddenly Susan" star opened up about what she considered to be the hardest part to unveil on her upcoming documentary series.
Speaking to the Associated Press, the 57-year-old first admitted, "I haven't been able to talk about it up until now, and then it felt like, you sort of owe it to yourself." She then elaborated, "And I just hoped that out of two hours and however many minutes, the one brief story - I mean, I knew it's going to be clickbait - but I was worried that I would get let down again by the press."
The former child model also revealed her concerns when it came to her documentary series. She explained, "I was worried about the #MeToo stuff just because I didn't want it to be reduced to just a headline. And yet I knew that if I didn't, I would have felt like a hypocrite or inauthentic."
During the interview, Brooke additionally talked about fully owning her identity. "I made myself small for so long, either to be relatable or to not be threatening or humbled, you know? Don't be a snob," she reminded. "Don't be arrogant. Have people like you. Be kind to everyone."
"It was like this the way I grew up, and I was rewarded for it. I'm saying that it's okay to pat myself on the shoulder a little bit. It's okay to say I really do have talent because I wouldn't still be here if I didn't," the daughter of momager Teri Shields continued explaining.
Acknowledging that she had her own strength, the wife of director/producer Chris Henchy further stated, "It's not just because I'm smart or just because I look a certain way." She went on to add, "I've maintained a career and kept challenging myself."
In the interview, Brooke also reflected on the time she could not recognize her own talent. "And I don't think I ever felt confident enough to say it out loud," she candidly spilled. "I always just wanted other people's approval about my talent, never thinking that I could give it to myself."
Brooke's upcoming documentary "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields" presents a look at her career and her experiences being sexualized and objectified as a child star. This two-part Hulu series was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in February.
