Brooke Shields’ Cutest Photos with Her Daughters, Rowan and Grier

The actress shares daughters Rowan Francis and Grier Hammond with husband Chris Henchy

Brooke Shields with daughters Rowan Francis Henchy 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.
Rowan Francis Henchy, Brooke Shields and Grier Hammond Henchy on Dec. 9, 2022. Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty

Brooke Shields‘ daughters are all grown up!

The actress and model is the mother of two daughters — Rowan Francis, born in 2003, and Grier Hammond, born in 2006 — whom she shares with her husband of over 20 years, Chris Henchy. As Rowan and Grier have grown up, Shields has been vocal about how proud she is of her daughters, both students at Wake Forest University.

“I’m proud of them speaking their mind,” she told PEOPLE at the premiere of her documentary Pretty Baby. “They are young women who are already beginning to find their own agencies.”

As Shields releases her latest memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman, see her most adorable photos with Rowan and Grier through the years.

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Premiere Princesses

 Actress Brooke Shields, Grier Hammond Henchy and Rowan Francis Henchy attend the "Arthur Christmas" premiere at the Clearview Chelsea Cinemas on November 13, 2011 in New York City.
Grier, Brooke and Rowan in November 2011.Neilson Barnard/Getty

Shields took her young daughters out for a movie night at the New York City premiere of Arthur Christmas in January 2011.

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Broadway Babies

Rowan Francis Henchy, mother Brooke Shields and sister Grier Hammond Henchy pose at the Opening Night for "Maurice Hines Tappin' Thru Life" at New World Stages on January 11, 2016 in New York City.
Rowan, Brooke and Grier in January 2016.Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic

In 2016, the three snapped a close-up pic at the opening night of the show Maurice Hines Tappin’ Thru Life in New York City.

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Mirror Image

Brooke Shields Shares Then-and-Now Photos with on National Daughters Day: 'My Whole Heart'
Brooke Shields/Instagram

For National Daughters’ Day, Shields posted a carousel of then-and-now pics of her with daughters Rowan and Grier, including this glam shot of the trio.

“My pride and joy. My whole heart. My girls,” Shields wrote, adding “Happy #nationaldaughtersday 💗.”

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Girl Time

Grier Henchy, Brooke Shields, and Rowan Henchy
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Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy tied the knot in 2001 and welcomed daughters Rowan and Grier in 2003 and 2006, respectively.

After spending much of their childhood out of the spotlight, Rowan and Grier are now all grown up! Here, they pose for a photo with their mom at a benefit for Ovarian Cancer in The Hamptons in July 2017.

All Grown Up

Brooke Shields and Grier Henchy
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Grier looked every bit as fashionable as her mom at the September 2019 Hampton Classic Horse Show Grand Prix.

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Family Red Carpet Date

Rowan Henchy, Brooke Shields, Chris Henchy, and Grier Henchy
Mike Coppola/Getty

We’re not joking! Shields stepped out on the red carpet to support her husband, with Rowan and Grier, at the premiere of Impractical Jokers: The Movie in February 2020. Henchy directed, co-wrote and produced the film.

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What’s Old Is New

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Brooke Shields/Instagram

Who needs to shop when you can just visit your mom’s epic closet?! Rowan got to wear her mom’s strapless red gown from the 1998 Golden Globes to her prom in June 2021.

“I thought it was a special night when I was nominated for a Golden Globe and wore this dress in 1998, but nothing could have prepared me to see my daughter wearing it to her prom,” Shields, who was up for best performance by an actress in a television series – comedy or musical for her role on Suddenly Susan that year, captioned her Instagram post.

She added, “Proud mama!”

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A Sweet Tribute

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In June 2021, Shields and her 18-year-old daughter, Rowan, got matching ladybug tattoos to commemorate Rowan’s graduation (and their mother-daughter bond).

“A special graduation gift and memory with my girl 🐞 I’m so proud of you, I love you more than words can say,” Shields captioned the Instagram photos.

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Matching Mom

Brooke Shields Hits the Beach with Daughters in Matching Aerie Swim
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Rowan and Grier both inherited the modeling gene from their mama, showing off matching Aerie swimsuits in a June 2021 photo.

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College Bound

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Brooke Shields and daughter Rowan. Brooke Shields/Instagram

“This was the saddest drive away from anywhere I’ve ever had to make,” Shields wrote after dropping Rowan at college in August 2021. But it wasn’t all tears from the doting mom. She added: “My unique and extraordinary baby girl spreading her wings. I love you so. We are so proud of you.”

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Fashion Plates

Brooke Shields and Grier Henchy are seen at the front row of Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2022 on September 25, 2021 in Milan, Italy
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While her big sis was off at school, Grier joined Mom across the globe for the Salvatore Ferragamo spring/summer 2022 runway show at Milan Fashion Week in Italy. “a beautiful day with my girl,” Shields wrote alongside a pic of the pair.

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City Chicks

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year: when the kids are in town!

“Home for the holidays 🥰♥️🎄” the doting mom captioned a smiling snap with her girls on a New York City street in December 2021.

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In the Holiday Spirit

Brooke Shields, and daughters Grier Henchy, Rowan Henchy Instagram.
Brooke, Rowan and Grier in December 2022.Brooke Shields/Instagram

Shields and her daughters got all glammed up for a Christmas dinner in 2022, and the Suddenly Susan actress sent well wishes to followers: “May your day be full of happy.”

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Beach Day

 Grier Henchy, Brooke Shields and Rowan Henchy
Grier, Brooke and Rowan in December 2024.Michael Simon/Getty

They vacationed in the Bahamas while Grier and Rowan were on winter break from university — and a week before Shields’ book launch.

“The best new years trip 🩵🏝️,” Shields captioned her Instagram post. “Back to work… book comes out next week!!!”