Brooke Shields turns 60: a look back at her iconic career (35 images)

By UPI Staff

Brooke Shields, who turns 60 on Saturday, has captivated audiences for decades with her work as a model, actress and author. From her breakout in "Pretty Baby" and "The Blue Lagoon" to TV roles on "Suddenly Susan" and "Lipstick Jungle" and Broadway stints in "Chicago" and "Cabaret," Shields remains a pop culture icon.

Brooke Shields and Diana Canova show their People’s Choice Awards on March 5, 1981 in Hollywood, Calif., after Shields was named Favorite Young Motion Picture Performer and Canova was named Favorite Female performer in a new TV program during the taping of the People’s Choice Awards. Photo by Glenn Waggner/UPI

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Shields enters the National Gallery of Art in Washington on November 11, 1985, to attend a dinner event, which Princess Diana also attended. Photo by Doug Mills/UPI

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Teri Shields (R) congratulates her daughter, Brooke Shields, after a graduation ceremony at Princeton University on June 9, 1987. Brooke Shields, graduated with honors, earning her degree in French literature. Photo by Paul Kern/UPI

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Shields gives a big smile after accepting her award as one of the Singular Sensations of the year by the National Glaucoma Trust on June 18, 1991. Shields was the special guest of honor at the event. Photo by Rich Harbus/UPI

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