How old was Brooke Shields in The Blue Lagoon?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

At the time The Blue Lagoon was made, Brooke Shields was:

14 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year The Blue Lagoon came out:

January 1, 1980

And the birth date of Brooke Shields:

May 31, 1965

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Brooke Shields during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.