Brooke Shields on Growing Up Famous, Growing Into Herself & Aging

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with the iconic Brooke Shields—actress, model, author, and lifelong performer whose career has spanned decades and defied expectations. In this conversation, Brooke opens up about aging in the public eye and the freedom she’s found in embracing it on her own terms. She reflects on the joy and vulnerability of live performance, her deep love of comedy, and why making people laugh has become one of the great pleasures of her life. We also explore her unexpected passion for science, as Brooke shares candid thoughts on Darwin, natural selection, and how survival of the fittest plays out not just in nature—but in Hollywood. Watch more episodes of Reclaiming:    • Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky   Connect with Monica:   / monica_lewinsky   https://x.com/monicalewinsky   / monicalewinsky   Connect with Wondery: Connect with Wondery   / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia   https://x.com/wonderymedia About the show: If you’re interested in unexpected conversations that go uncharted places, are remotely self-aware and like to laugh, then please join me as I continue to find my public voice on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky. (That’s me.) I will have honest, wide-ranging interviews with all kinds of people – recognizable names, regular folks, experts and friends – about what it means to reclaim what’s been lost or taken in the broadest sense. Every week, I’ll draw from my own unique experiences (like say, surviving a global scandal at 24 years old), and delve into the personal and often messy ways people find their way back to themselves. And because I love a good tangent, we’ll probably also touch on other stuff, too. Listen to Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky premieres early and ad-free at https://wondery.com/shows/reclaiming-.... Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:34 Early Career and Anti-Smoking Campaign 03:21 Challenges and Gender Double Standards 07:50 Navigating Public Perception and Aging 15:41: Women's Earned Wisdom and Being Heard. 24:54 Documentary Reflection and Personal Growth 32:43 The Importance of Resilience 36:51 The Shift in Feminism and Media 39:53 Body Image and Empowerment 43:02 Comedy and Musical Theater 47:56 New Projects and Career Reflections 52:07 Balancing Fame and Personal Fulfillment 01:00:36 Reclaiming Peace of Mind #monicalewinsky #podcast #brookeshields #reclaiming #wondery