How old was Brooke Shields in Wanda Nevada?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

At the moment the movie Wanda Nevada was being made, Brooke Shields was:

13 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Wanda Nevada:

January 1, 1979

And the birth date of Brooke Shields:

May 31, 1965

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Brooke Shields could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.