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Brooke Shields Reveals She Felt Uncomfortable About Body as Teen

Brooke Shields has opened up about feeling deeply uncomfortable when TV host Barbara Walters asked about her measurements when she was just 15. The actress, now 60, recalled the moment on the Dinner's On Me podcast, wishing she had handled it differently. She reflected on the era when women had little power in a male-dominated world. Shields also shared that she feels sexier now at 60 than she did as a teenager, after launching her haircare line Commence for women over 40.

Key Points: Brooke Shields on Teen Body Discomfort

  • Brooke Shields recalls Barbara Walters asking her measurements at 15
  • She felt deeply uncomfortable but went along with it
  • Reflects on era when women had little power
  • Now at 60, she feels sexier and has more to offer
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Brooke Shields sheds light on her teenage discomfort

Brooke Shields recalls discomfort when Barbara Walters asked her measurements at 15. Now 60, she feels sexier and more empowered.

"It's also insane that Barbara Walters asked me my measurements - Brooke Shields"

Los Angeles, May 13

Hollywood actress Brooke Shields has spoken up on her discomfort while discussing her body as a teenager.

The 60-year-old star has recalled being asked about her "measurements" by TV host Barbara Walters when she was just 15, and Brooke has recalled feeling deeply uncomfortable at the time, reports 'Female First UK'.

The actress, who has been married to film director Chris Henchy since 2001, told the Dinner's On Me podcast, "It's also insane that Barbara Walters asked me my measurements".

As per 'Female First UK', she said she went along with the question in the moment but she now wishes she had handled it differently.

The model, who was married to sports star Andre Agassi between 1997 and 1999, said, "I did it. Like, I didn't brush it off or anything. If someone asked me that now, I'd come back with some kind of a quip".

Brooke reflected on the era in which the interview took place, noting that women had little power at the time.

She said, "I think it's, like, I took everything personally, and I kind of still do. I'm much better now at not letting it affect me so much. But (it was) when women (didn't have) any power and they were in a male world".

Earlier this week, Brooke claimed that she feels "sexier" at 60 than she did as a teenager. The Blue Lagoon star feels she "has so much more to offer" at this stage of her life, after founding her haircare line Commence, which is aimed at women over the age of 40.

The actress, who became one of the most famous faces in the world in the 80s, said on the 'I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza' podcast, "It stemmed from being the age that I am and realising that I was coming into this very important phase, but that I wasn't being told that I had the same amount of value as I was told when my ovaries worked".

"So to me, I thought, 'That is insane'. I feel sexier now than I did in my teens and I feel that I have so much to offer. Why aren't women being allowed to be their full selves? Like, why is it so threatening to the industries?", she added.

- IANS

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Ravi K
While I respect her journey, I feel this is a bit of a privileged perspective. Many women in India are still fighting for basic rights, and here we are discussing a celebrity's discomfort from 45 years ago. Still, it is good that these conversations are happening, even if they feel distant from our reality.
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Aditi M
This really resonates with me as a woman. The pressure on young girls to look a certain way is universal. In India, we have our own version of this - from relatives commenting on weight to marriage prospects depending on appearance. Brooke is showing that even tall poppies face the same struggles. Respect to her for saying it openly. 💪
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Varun X
Bro, why are we discussing an American actress from decades ago? We have real issues in India - inflation, unemployment, farmer protests. This feels like a distraction. But I guess if it helps people understand women's issues, it's okay. Still, focus on our own problems no?
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Pooja D
The part about women having no power in a male-dominated world is so true! Even today, look how Bollywood treats its actresses - questions about their weight, age, marriage plans. Brooke Shields is a legend for surviving that era and coming out stronger. At 60 and feeling sexier than ever - that's goals right there! ✨
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Arun Y
Honestly, I think we should focus on the progress. Back then such questions were normal, now they'd cause outrage. That's positive change. Also, her statement about feeling sexier at 60 is inspiring - we need to change the mindset that women lose value after a certain age

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