Brooke Shields

BRADLEY COOPER: THE LUNCHTIME MEAT TRAIN

Makes sense that Bradley Cooper and Brooke Shields would get together for a Halloween lunch. Brooke and Bradley have been friends since they filmed the Clive Barker horror movie The Midnight Meat Train in 2008 with Vinnie Jones. The grisly movie was about a NYC street photographer (Bradley) who tried to track down a serial killer called the “subway butcher” who came alive at night with a chainsaw. The gruesome and bloody film went straight to video. In the photo you can see Bradley holding hands with daughter Lea, 5, Brooke in Dior sweatshirt, Brooke’s daughters Rowan, 19, and Grier, 16, and her husband in sunglasses, Chris Henchy.

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BROOKE SHIELDS’ PRETTY BABIES GREW UP

You don’t often see Brooke Shields at red carpet events with her two daughters, but this was a special family night. It was a New York screening of Impractical Jokers: The Movie, which Brooke’s husband Chris Henchy directed, wrote, and produced. Brooke is holding onto her youngest – and tallest daughter – Grier, who is only 13! Her older sister Rowan is 16 – both girls were lucky to get their mother’s good looks.

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BROOKE SHIELDS WAS ALWAYS GOOD TO HER LATE MOTHER TERI – AND IT WASN’T EASY

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Brooke Shields mother Teri died from dementia related illness this week – she was well known for being an early “momager” like Kris Jenner. Teri managed Brooke’s career from her shocking appearance in the movie “Pretty Baby” at the age of 11, to her Calvin Klein jeans ads and beyond. In 1995 Brooke, with great difficulty, finally ended her business relationship with her mother. What few people realize is that Brooke was an amazing daughter and fiercely protective of her mother. Teri was an alcoholic and embarrassed Brooke on numerous occasions when she showed up at photoshoots and publicity events totally bombed. Young Brooke always made excuses and took care of her mother. Despite her mother’s humiliating behavior, Brooke was always patient and kind to Teri and looked after her. It was a difficult situation and we have always admired Brooke for this. (Above, Teri at Brooke’s graduation from Princeton)

BROOKE SHIELDS DRESSES UP WITH HER DAUGHTERS

We almost didn’t recognize Brooke Shields in her black wig as she took her daughters Rowan, 6, and Grier, 3, trick or treating on Halloween in New York. We like the fact that she gets into the spirit of the moment and has fun with her kids. Recently Brooke admitted in an interview that she didn’t lose her virginity until she was 22 – and regrets that it didn’t happen sooner!

BROOKE SHIELDS: PAMPER YOURSELF!

brooknailcut_gallery.jpgWe’re still trying to figure out why Brooke Shields gets her manicure and pedicure done every week in the cheapest nail salon in Brentwood. She patronizes one of those Vietnamese salons where nobody speaks English and we suspect the cute Vietnamese girls are trafficked in illegally, but we have no proof. Certainly they didn’t pass any license tests in English. We go to these cut-rate salons because they are affordable, but we’re always nervous about the sanitation and the fact that we usually end up bleeding. Anyway, Brooke has her mani-pedi done for a mere $20, and we can’t figure out why she doesn’t get pampered at a nicer, more hygienic salon – she can afford it.

HOW BROOKE SHIELDS AND TOM CRUISE BECAME FRIENDS INDEED

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AHA! The truth comes out! If you were wondering why Brooke Shields became SO chummy with Tom Cruise after they had that very public tiff over anti-depressants, we’ve got the answer. After Tom’s anti-drug tirade he realized how many women had turned AGAINST him (including Sumner Redstone’s wife) – they sided with Brooke. Rather than lose masses of female fans, Tom appeared on Brooke’s doorstep with an apology. He included her in various social events and Brooke softened up. Tom desperately needed her friendship and Brooke’s publicized appearance at his wedding was a huge deal to Cruise. He persuaded Brooke to attend the wedding by pampering her like a princess with deluxe travel accomodations AND he promised her a role in one of his upcoming movies, possibly The War Magician. Brooke is thrilled – HER career needs a boost too! So they’re BOTH happy with their showbiz “friendship.”