Brooke Shields reveals she loves kissing her husband Chris Henchy but prefers 'not talking' to him
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brooke Shields has spent over two decades with her husband Chris Henchy, and the couple’s enduring bond continues to evolve.
'The Blue Lagoon' actress recently opened up about her secrets to their happy marriage and how her perspective on love and self-care has changed over the years in an interview with Real Simple.
Brooke Shields on being married to Chris Henchy for 23 years
For Shields, 59, the secret to her long-lasting romance with Henchy lies not in constant communication but in the comfort of shared silence.
“I love kissing, and since I’ve gotten older, I kind of love things like riding in a car and not talking with your partner,” Shields shared in the interview. “I love being around my husband and not talking to him. Sorry, honey!”
The 'Pretty Baby' star explained that this relaxed dynamic has become a hallmark of their relationship. “There’s this comfort zone that you have,” she continued. “You don’t feel the pressure of having to be funny or smart or whatever. You’re just in your time.”
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The couple, who have two daughters, Rowan Francis Henchy and Grier Hammond Henchy, celebrated 23 years of marriage in May 2024.
Shields marked the milestone with a heartfelt social media tribute, writing, “Today marks 23 years married to the love of my life. Still giddy to be stuck with you, Henchy!”
The legendary actress reflected on how aging transforms many aspects of life, revealing that she has grown significantly in practicing self-love compared to her younger years.
Brooke Shields on embracing self-love and confidence
As Shields reflects on aging, she added that learning to love herself has been one of the most empowering changes in her life.
“It’s kind of a cliche, but God, you really have to learn early to love yourself. No one can do it for you,” she said. “If you search for that outside yourself, it’s a bit impoverished for you. And it’s not that you can’t be satisfied, but there’s just such freedom in finding all the ways you like yourself, to grow to love your unique self. And it’s so hard to do."
Acknowledging the challenges of silencing her inner critic, Shields shared, “I mean, listen, the inner critic is always going to have the first response. But I’m finding a sense of humor about myself. And it’s not just self-deprecation, which used to be my source of humor, but after 30, 40 years, you start to believe your self-deprecation, and that’s dangerous."
Now, Shields walks “into rooms bigger than I used to,” describing, "There’s something empowering about that." Her go-to self-care includes simple pleasures like a back massage or spending time with friends who help her rediscover her favorite traits.
