Brooke Shields – Born in 1965

Before joining the film industry, Brooke Shields was initially a child model who was then cast for a lead role in Pretty Baby at the age of 12. Who has not fallen for Brooke Shields’ character as Emmeline in The Blue Lagoon? Her innocent, angelic face and simply honest performance helped greatly in the film’s success and put Brooke alongside the ranks of popular and pretty actresses. She also top-billed in the romantic drama film Endless Love which endeared her to the hearts of movie fans even more.

The actress put her career as a model on hold when she decided to go to Princeton University. She then finished her bachelor’s degree in Romance Languages. When she returned to the industry, her fans welcomed her with open arms. She had two Golden Globe nominations for her appearance in NBC’s Suddenly Susan. With a reported net worth of $25 million, Shields must have done some wise financial decisions.