Brooke Shields isn’t mincing words when it comes to her daughter Rowan Henchy joining the cast of “Next Gen NYC.”
In a new interview for “Today With Jenna and Shienelle,” the legendary model and actress admitted that when she learned the news, “I was sick to my stomach.” She added she’s not exactly comfortable with her daughter entering the world of reality television.
Brooke Shields Has a Strong Opinion About Her Daughter’s Debut on ‘Next Gen NYC’
Brooke Shields is opening up about her reaction to her daughter Rowan Henchy’s step into reality television on Season 2 of Next Gen NYC. The actress admits the news brought on a mix of emotions as she adjusts to watching her daughter enter the spotlight in a very public way.
The actress told Jenna Bush and Shienelle Jones, “They didn’t have reality shows, that’s a different. And you were not praised for bad behavior. Bad behavior was not really the goal. So a lot of ratings are geared towards that.”
Sheilds admitted that upon learning of her daughter’s casting, she reacted in a very visceral way.
“Oh, I was sick to my stomach,” Shields said. “I said, ‘Look, don’t be a [expletive]. You know? Be the one, the voice of reason.”
She continued, “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.’”
Brooke Shields Does See Some Positive Aspects of Her Daughter’s New Reality TV Career
Brooke Shields is a mother of two daughters, Rowan and Grier Henchy. She has been married to Chris Henchy since 2001.
She has always told her children to be respectful and kind, which is the antithesis of most reality television show behavior. However, she believes that Rowan can turn this experience into a positive one.
Additionally, Shields explained, “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.”
Rowan is introduced in the series as Shields’ daughter by cast member Gia Giudice. When the name produced crickets, she added, “Hannah Montana’s mom,” referencing the role Shields played in 2007 and 2008.
BravoThe cast of Season 2 of “Next Gen: NYC” includes Riley Burruss, Charlie Zakkour, Liam Obergfoll, Hudson McLeroy, Ava Dash, Ariana Biermann, Emira D’Spain, Georgia McCann, Gia Giudice, Brooks Marks, Shai Fruchter, and Rowan Henchy. Additionally, Shields makes an appearance during this season as a guest star.
Of the new installment, a Bravo press release states, “The pace is faster, the hustle is louder, and for this New York City crew, life in the city that never sleeps is a full-on reality check. From first real apartments and lingering scandals to messy breakups, shifting friendships and new romances, everyone’s trying to build a life that feels authentic – but also aesthetic.”
Brooke Shields stars in the new Acorn series, “You’re Killing Me.”
