Brooke Shields was 10 years old. The photo shoot for Sugar and Spice, a Playboy supplement, was carried out by photographer Garry Gross. According to Infobae’s profile, her mother and manager, Teri Shields, signed the consent form; the session was paid 450 dollars.
In 1981, Brooke and Teri sued Gross to prevent the images from being used, but the judge ruled in favor of the photographer. The case raises an uncomfortable question about childhood fame and adults’ decisions: who was protecting Brooke at the time?
