Brooke Shields wasn’t necessarily happy about her daughter, Rowan Henchy, joining the cast of Bravo’s “Next Gen NYC.” However, after she learned her daughter signed on the dotted line, she gave the 23-year-old a solid piece of career advice.
Speaking with Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones on “TODAY,” the “Suddenly Susan” actress acknowledged that her daughter’s start to her career is different than hers.
“They didn’t have reality shows, that’s a different….,” she said. “And you were not praised for bad behavior. Bad behavior was not really the goal. So a lot of rating is geared towards that.”
When asked whether she was nervous about her daughter being one of the main cast members on the show, Shields admitted she was “sick to my stomach.”
Brooke Shields Gave Her Daughter Advice Before Joining The Cast Of Bravo’s ‘Next Gen NYC’
Despite her fears, Shields said she gave her daughter advice on how to make the most of her time on the show.
“I said, ‘Look, don’t be a [mess] up. You know? Be the one, the voice of reason, and if you’re gonna parlay this’ — I mean it’s Bravo and Peacock, she wants to be in broadcast journalism, and she also likes being on camera — so I said, ‘See if you can translate that into another opportunity, and it’s a business choice you’re making,” she said.
Brooke Shields Has Spoken About How Her Daughter Has Inspired Her Work In The Industry
Elsewhere during the conversation, Shields noted that her daughter’s time on the show has had a positive impact on her. “Bad behavior is not the goal, and this should be a stepping stone of some kind, but it’s given her a lot of confidence in a way that’s so nice to see,” she said.
This isn’t the first time Shields has spoken about her relationship with her children. According to PEOPLE, the dynamic she shares with her children inspired her new show, “You’re Killing Me.”
“We started talking about this generational gap — all the stuff that I feel with my daughters when they make fun of me is funny,” she said.
She also shared what she hopes her role in the series will teach her daughters. “It took me a long time, longer than I hope for my girls, to realize that my voice really was important,” she said.
‘Next Gen NYC’ Will Premiere In June 2026
In addition to Shields’ daughter, Rowan, joining season 2 of “Next Gen NYC,” other newcomers, Liam Obergfoll and Kendall White, are joining the fold, according to a previous report from The Blast.
The trio will be joined by returners Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Emira D’Spain, Brooks Marks, Ava Dash, Gia Giudice, Georgia McCann, Charlie Cakkour, Shai Fruchter, and Hudson McLeroy.
“Eager to carve out their own identities, they’re determined to make it on their own terms while also navigating the pressure to curate the right vibe, the right circles, and a feed that keeps up with the life they’re chasing. In a world driven by image, ambition, and constant visibility, they quickly learn that making it is one thing — holding onto it, and each other, is another,” the series synopsis read.
Another Celebrity Mom Gave Her Daughter Advice Before Joining The Bravo Series
Shields isn’t the only celebrity mom giving their daughter advice about how to navigate life in front of the cameras on the Bravo series.
Another report from The Blast details Kandi Burruss’ conversation with her daughter, Riley, before season 1 of the show aired in 2025.
“Well, I just told her don’t be on there [and] say anything that you ain’t going to stand behind. You got to make sure you keep it honest on this show,” Kandi said. “And even if you say something they don’t like, just own it and keep it pushing.”
Burruss’ advice came from her 15 years as a main cast member on Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” during which she had her fair share of explosive arguments.
“Don’t let them rewind no tapes on you like how they do [with] people on the shows. We not doing that,” Kandi added.
