Brooke Shields, 60, shared a powerful Instagram message on Friday, Jan. 9, where she vowed to take full control of her life.
The Hallmark star, who recently made her long-awaited return to the network’s “When Calls the Heart” amid her entrepreneurial ventures with her hair care line, Commence, shared a lengthy post about why it’s so important to her that she be her own hero.
Brooke Shields Stands in Her Power
“Dear friends, If you’ve been with us for a while, you know I’ve got a thing about resolutions. They can be so arbitrary. They can put so much pressure on us. They can make us seem set up to fail. No, thank you!” she wrote, referring to not setting a specific standard for herself this New Year.
Shields continued, “This year, I want to reframe all that. What about resolutions that don’t feel like punishment – but instead feel like permission? Permission to [expletive] up, permission not to be perfect, permission to keep trying, permission to not be so hard on myself, permission to give myself a clean slate, permission to ignore all those external pressures and let myself decide what’s important.”
The mom-of-two went on, “That’s the confidence I’m after in 2026. I like myself so much better when I don’t feel like I’m striving to be everything all at once, chasing the shoulda couldas and seeking external validation. It’s exhausting, that chasing – and when you do get it, it’s all too fleeting.”
“The Blue Lagoon” actress ended her message by declaring a more “authentic” life for herself by remaining steady in her rightful power.
“In January, I want to let go of that tension and remember that I’m in charge here,” she wrote. “When I stop asking for permission, I start living more authentically, joyfully, confidently. Here’s to cultivating that confidence together. Take care, Brooke.”
Along with the inspiring message, Shields shared a profile photo of herself with her hair blowing in the wind. She wore an all-white pantsuit and accessorized with a silver necklace and matching earrings.
What Is Brooke Shields Working on Now?
While Shields focuses on herself, her millions of fans are on the edge of their seats while waiting for her cameo appearances in season 13 of WCTH. The star, who plays the role of Charlotte Thornton, had been absent from the show since season 3 and finally made her highly anticipated on-screen return to help Little Jack and his mom, Elizabeth Thornton, find the best health care available for his diabetes.
With the support of her loyal fanbase and the success of her career, is there really any stopping Shields as she paves her own way through 2026? We don’t think so!
