Brooke Shields packed plenty of adventure into her summer with a sun-soaked trip to Croatia alongside longtime friend Chelsea Handler and others. The actress and model shared snapshots from the getaway, showing everything from scenic city walks to boat rides and a dramatic waterfall excursion.
According to PageSix, at 61, Shields appeared completely at ease as she posed beside rushing water in a black strapless one-piece swimsuit before later taking the plunge herself. She called the Croatia vacation the “highlight of the summer,” and the photos captured a carefree side of a woman who has spent nearly her entire life in the public eye.
How Old Is Brooke Shields?
For anyone wondering how old Brooke Shields is, the former child star is now 61. In one standout photo, she relaxed on a moss-covered rock beside a waterfall with her hair slicked back from the water. Another image showed her stretched out on a boat’s wooden swim platform while Handler sat nearby in a turquoise swimsuit.
Shields did more than enjoy the scenery from a distance. A video from the trip captured her jumping from the edge of a waterfall into the water below. Away from the swimming and boating, she explored Croatia in a bright yellow dress, a wide-brimmed straw hat, and layered jewelry. Fans responded warmly to the vacation photos, with one commenter even joking that she had discovered the “fountain of youth.”
She’s 61 and Still Seeking Adventure
The relaxed vacation comes after Shields spoke candidly about navigating a lifetime of fame. She began modeling as a baby and grew up under intense public attention before becoming one of the most recognizable young stars of her generation. In a July conversation with Oprah Winfrey, Shields reflected on the importance of surrounding herself with grounded people rather than allowing celebrity to consume her.
That perspective became even more important after she became a mother to daughters Rowan and Grier with husband Chris Henchy. Shields has also discussed years of therapy and the work she put into separating her own voice from the influence of her late mother and longtime manager, Teri Shields. Decades after audiences first watched her grow up on screen, the Croatia photos show a very different chapter: one filled with friendship, travel, and the freedom to enjoy life on her own terms.