Brooke Shields Releases Memoir on Body Image

In her new memoir, "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old," actress Brooke Shields candidly discusses her struggles with body image, highlighting a painful incident with her ex-husband, tennis star Andre Agassi. Shields reveals that Agassi's backhanded compliment regarding her weight left her feeling unsettled, particularly when he responded to her insecurities by stating he loved her too much to let her get 'big and fat.' This remark, made during their marriage, deeply affected her self-esteem and sense of worth. The couple, who married in 1997 and divorced in 1999, did not have children, a fact Shields expresses relief over, recalling Agassi's unsettling comment during their separation about not making parenting easy for her. Shields reflects on how being labeled merely as 'the face' contributed to her feeling disconnected from her body. The memoir explores broader themes of beauty standards and aging in Hollywood, based on her experiences throughout her career.