Brooke Shields Speaks Out: Addressing Her Controversial Scene in Pretty Baby
In 1978, a 12-year-old Brooke Shields took on a controversial role in Louis Malle’s film Pretty Baby, where she portrayed a child streetworker in early 20th century New Orleans. The film received critical acclaim for its artistic value, but it was also heavily criticized for featuring nude scenes involving Shields, who was underage at the…