It’s taken Hollywood star Brooke Shields a long time to open up about her experiences with abuse in her early twenties. But in her upcoming documentary, “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields,” the ex-wife of Andre Agassi finally breaks her silence on the topic. The documentary delves into Shields’ life and career, including her early years as a child model and her rise to fame in the entertainment industry. But it also touches on a more personal and painful subject: the sexual abuse Shields says she experienced during her early days in the industry.

The ex-wife of Andre Agassi breaks silence in her latest documentary

Shields has had a storied career in Hollywood. She became well known for her roles in films like “Pretty Baby” and “The Blue Lagoon,” and later, due to her marriage to tennis star Andre Agassi. However, despite her success, she struggled with the aftermath of sexual abuse. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Shields mentioned that it has taken her many years of therapy to be able to talk about it.

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Shields expresses hope that she can be an advocate for others who have experienced similar trauma. She also added,” I thought, I have arrived at this place, and I feel as a mother of two young girls that I hope that just by even hearing my incident that I can add myself to becoming an advocate. Because this is something that does happen every day, and it should not be happening. I felt that I had arrived at a place where I could talk about it. It’s taken me a long time. “

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Shields’ documentary is not only a brave step for her but also for the victims of sexual abuse. It’s important to talk about these issues and raise awareness, as it is a prevalent problem in society.

The documentary was released on Jan. 20 at the Sundance Film Festival, and it will be interesting to see how it resonates with the audience.

Shields once stated that her ex-husband Agassi was not inherently a bad person

Agassi and Shields got married in 1997, but their marriage was short-lived as she filed for divorce, citing personal reasons within two years. Despite their differences, Shields had made it clear that Agassi did not have a malicious nature, even though he had previously blamed her for the decline in his tennis career.

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In retrospect, it is evident that their marriage has had difficulties from the beginning. Additionally, Shields had reported that Agassi had destroyed his Grand Slam trophies during a fit of anger. Thankfully, both Agassi and Shields have found partners with whom they can thrive.