In the 2023 documentary 'Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields', the actress revealed her sexual assault by a Hollywood executive, a revelation her youngest daughter, Grier, learned about for the first time while watching the film. Grier expressed her shock and emotional struggle, stating, 'I couldn't even get through it,' highlighting the difficulty of processing such information. Brooke admitted to not adequately preparing Grier for the documentary’s serious themes, describing it as a 'miscommunication.' While her eldest daughter, Rowan, was already aware of the assault, Grier felt helpless and could not reconcile the 'happy ending' her mother mentioned with the trauma revealed. Brooke reflected on the challenge of navigating public perception and the complexities of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of learning from her children. The documentary discusses the broader topic of the sexualization of women in Hollywood alongside Brooke's personal experiences.