Actress and entrepreneur Brooke Shields recently shared highlights from a summer trip to Croatia, which she described as the "highlight of the summer." The 61-year-old documented her adventure-filled getaway with friends, including comedian Chelsea Handler, through a series of photos and videos posted to Instagram.
One of the striking images captured Shields by a waterfall, wearing a black strapless one-piece swimsuit. She was photographed with her eyes closed and face lifted towards the sun, with her dark hair slicked back. The caption accompanying the post read, "Highlight of the summer: the most amazing trip to Croatia with the best people 🇭🇷😍🏝️."
Further highlights from the trip included time spent on the water. Shields shared a photo of herself, Handler, and another friend relaxing on a wooden swim platform attached to a boat. Shields was seen in the same black one-piece swimsuit, while Handler wore a turquoise swimsuit. Another image depicted Shields and Handler exploring Croatia on a busy street, with Shields dressed in a bright yellow dress and a wide-brimmed straw hat, and Handler in a white button-down shirt and patterned skirt.
Shields also embraced an adventurous side during her vacation, as shown in a video where she is seen jumping from the edge of a rushing waterfall into the water below. Fans reacted positively to the posts, with many commenting on the beauty of Croatia and Shields herself.
The vacation follows Shields' recent reflections on navigating public life and maintaining a grounded sense of self, a topic she discussed with Oprah Winfrey. Shields spoke about the challenges of growing up in the spotlight and the importance of surrounding herself with supportive people, particularly as a mother to her daughters, Rowan and Grier.
She also touched upon her complex relationship with her late mother and former manager, Teri Shields, and the years of therapy that have helped her develop her own voice and identity independent of her mother's influence and career management.