Brooke Shields has been in the public eye since she turned 11 months old, when she shot a commercial for Ivory Snow soap. By the time she was 12, Shields had been propelled to international stardom by Louis Malle’s Pretty Baby. Blue Lagoon made her a teenage fantasy, and Franco Zeffirelli’s Endless Love made her a heartthrob. Since then, Shields has modeled, received two Golden Globe nominations, and starred in countless T.V. series and films.
Shields, now 59, lives in a West Village townhouse with her husband, Chris Henchy. She’s the president of the Actor’s Equity Association, the founder and C.E.O. of the haircare brand Commence, the mother of two daughters, and the author of the upcoming memoir, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old. The book confronts women’s ascent into middle age with personal anecdotes and well-researched reporting. While awaiting its release next year, Shields is spending the summer in Southampton, enjoying long days by the beach. Here, she shares her favorite restaurants, cafes, shops, and sights near her second home.
The path to Wyandanch beach
If I ever feel stressed, I take a bike to this path: the trees on either side have grown over the top and created the most gorgeous tunnel. My heart rate literally drops.
Shou Sugi Ban House
A very zen (which I am not!), amazing place to recharge. Wonderful treatments and exquisite food. (shousugibanhouse.com)
New york pilates and tremble
The perfect combo of cardio, strength training, and lengthening, in pleasant atmospheres with great music. The teachers are great, too! (newyorkpilates.com; makeittremble.com)
Soulcycle bridgehampton
A classic for a reason! (soul-cycle.com)
dreamy coffee bar
If I am taking a Tremble or SoulCycle class, I chug a little bit of this incredibly delicious and very caffeinated cold brew at SoulCycle’s summer pop-up. It’s amazing! (dreamycoffeeco.com)
27 hampton salon
Whether it’s for a quick blowout and makeup application or a color treatment, you’ll find that Bianca and her husband have created a wonderful atmosphere with incredible technicians. She keeps my roots in check! (27hamptonsalon.com)
le closet and pachute
They’re right next door to each other; dip into either one and you’ll come out with something you treasure! (leclosetnewyork.com; pachute.com)
THE perfect purse
The best selection of both vintage and current designer bags—every bag is authenticated. I don’t know how they do it! I’ve sold many bags through them and bought some of my favorites in return. They are very personal with every one of their customers, they are so knowledgeable, and can be completely trusted. (instagram.com)
BISTRO ETE
The best food and the freshest ingredients. Their homemade ice cream is stunning—they change the flavors every day. They also dry age their steak in-house. I bought some for my husband as a surprise, so now when we go in, they make us the steak from his stash! (bistroete.com)
DOPO ARGENTO
Great for lunch or dinner. Amazing pasta and oysters, fabulous cocktails, and a staff that feels like family. (argentosouth.com)
sean’s place
Sean King and his family have served the community for years. Great sandwiches, great catering, and great people! (seansplacehamptons.com)
BuddhaBerry
I crave it. I was first in line the day it opened in Southampton! (buddhaberry.com)
