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Brooke Shields reveals the grueling, formative journey behind her iconic role in “Pretty Baby,” shot over five months in scorching New Orleans with relentless hours and weekend schoolwork. Though the film catapulted her to fame, the whirlwind attention overwhelmed her and her mother, who chose modeling over film for years. Surprisingly, her mom didn’t foresee the controversy, but Shields’ lifelong love of cinema made the experience thrilling. The fallout forced a retreat from acting, leading her to “The Blue Lagoon” and eventually Princeton. Now a celebrated alum and seasoned performer, Shields reflects on how that intense early fame reshaped her career—and the price of child stardom.

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