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Brooke Shields & Chris Henchy: 25 Years of Love & Laughter
4 Apr
Summary
- Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary today.
- Shields attributes their marriage success to open communication and adaptation.
- The couple met in 1999 on the Warner Bros. lot and married in 2001.
Actress Brooke Shields and producer Chris Henchy are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on April 4, 2026. The couple first crossed paths in 1999 on the Warner Bros. lot, where Henchy helped Shields find her lost dog. Their connection grew, and they were engaged by 2000.
Shields and Henchy exchanged vows on Catalina Island on April 4, 2001, followed by another ceremony in Palm Springs on May 26, 2001. They are parents to two daughters: Rowan Francis, born May 15, 2003, and Grier Hammond, born April 18, 2006.
Reflecting on their enduring marriage, Shields told PEOPLE in 2024 that open discussion and adapting to each other's growth are crucial. She noted that partners may evolve at different rates, which can be challenging but part of a relationship's natural progression.
The couple has shared many family moments over the years, from attending events with their young daughters to enjoying holiday celebrations and vacations, cherishing their time together as their family has grown.
