Legendary actress Brooke Shields revealed her reaction to learning her daughter Rowan Henchy had been cast in season two of Bravo’s Next Gen NYC.
During an appearance on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, Brooke admitted that Rowan’s casting made her “sick” with worry and fear.
The Pretty Baby actress had concerns about Rowan getting into Hollywood at a young age. But, Brooke acknowledged that the industry has changed since her own early rise to fame nearly five decades ago. “They didn’t have reality shows,” explained Brooke of the time she rose to fame.
It was a “different” time when people “were not praised for bad behavior.” Brooke added, “Bad behavior was not really the goal, so a lot of rating is geared towards that.”
“I was sick to my stomach,” but learned to pivot her energy to be more helpful and positive for her daughter. Brooke advised Rowan on how to act in front of reality TV cameras. “I said, ‘Look, don’t be a f*ck up. Be the one, the voice of reason, and if you’re gonna parlay this.’ I mean, it’s Bravo and Peacock, she wants to be in broadcast journalism, and she also likes being on camera. So, I said, “See if you can translate that into another opportunity, and it’s a business choice you’re making.”
Despite her early reservations, Brooke said she has enjoyed the effect that filming season two of Next Gen NYC has had on Rowan so far. “Bad behavior is not the goal, and this should be a stepping stone of some kind, but it’s given her a lot of confidence in a way that’s so nice to see.”
