Brooke Shields reveals she loves kissing her husband Chris Henchy but prefers 'not talking' to him

Brooke Shields said the secret to her long-lasting romance with her husband Chris Henchy does not lie in constant communication but in shared silence
PUBLISHED JAN 8, 2025
Brooke Shields recently admitted that she enjoys quiet moments over conversation with her husband Chris Henchy (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for WarnerMedia)
Brooke Shields recently admitted that she enjoys quiet moments over conversation with her husband Chris Henchy (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for WarnerMedia)

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

Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy attend as Ed Sheeran performs live for SiriusXM at the Stephen Talkhouse on August 14, 2023, in Amagansett, New York. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy at the Stephen Talkhouse on August 14, 2023, in Amagansett, New York (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

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!”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Rowan Francis Henchy, Brooke Shields, and Grier Hammond Henchy attend the Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2022 Press Room at Madison Square Garden on December 09, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Rowan Francis Henchy, Brooke Shields, and Grier Hammond Henchy attend the Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2022 Press Room at Madison Square Garden on December 9, 2022, in New York City (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

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

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Brooke Shields attends the Forbes and Mika Brzezinski 50 Over 50 Celebration at The Rainbow Room on October 25, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Brooke Shields attends the Forbes and Mika Brzezinski 50 Over 50 Celebration at The Rainbow Room on October 25, 2024, in New York City (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 26: Brooke Shields attends the American Ballet Theatre's Fall Gala at D
Brooke Shields attends the American Ballet Theatre's Fall Gala at David H Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on October 26, 2021, in New York City (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for American Ballet Theater)

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.

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