Brooke Shields

The model, actress, mom and all-around American staple shares why she's all about authenticity. By Liz Ritter, Executive Editor · Dec 22, 2022. The ...

I work with True Botanicals, and they’ve helped me understand what a privilege it is to be able to take care of my skin. Their Pure Radiant Oil is my hero; I put it on all day long, I pat it over makeup to give me a glow. The last time I got it, I went to an event, went up to Daniel Craig and said, ‘Hi, it’s so nice to meet you. I feel that, as of late, I am so revved up and going that I have to be careful. The good news is, you can develop ways to recognize it and say, “My body is trying to tell me something.” That’s sad for our youth—that surprise phone call comes in and you get to sleep in or play in the snow. In the beginning, I told guests they didn’t have to answer anything; I felt like I was betraying them by suddenly being on this “side of it.” I only recently realized that, if I am willing to be vulnerable, people can feel safe talking to me—not like they are in front of a firing squad. I’m not putting forth an image; I’m just putting forth as much of my true self as I feel comfortable with, without it being self-indulgent. I don’t think there’s that much more to get to know about me—everyone already has their opinions about me, and they’ve had them for a long time. It’s meant to encourage and inspire women to begin new chapters in their lives and look forward—rather than feel like their life is over because they have hit a “certain age.” The greatest thing is that we’re having conversations about “the things,” the taboo subjects, the stuff we’ve always been afraid to talk about. I don’t think you want to hear the truth.’ I have no idea where that kind of confidence came from so young…but I really love that response.