Brooke Shields says it was “difficult” allowing her daughter, Rowan Henchy, to join season 2 of Bravo’s “Next Gen NYC.” During a new interview, the “Hannah Montana” actress also got real about the fears she had surrounding the series.
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Shields, 60, touched on her daughter’s journey into the world of unscripted television, admitting it was challenging for her to get on board at first.
“This has been a really difficult journey for me because I would say to her, ‘We’re not a reality family. That’s just never been our MO,’” she said.
Continuing, Shields admitted she was a bit nervous about how her daughter’s role in the upcoming batch of episodes could impact her down the line.
“And I got very nervous that it might affect her or somehow hinder a career that she wants to have in broadcast news and journalism. That’s what she studied at university,” said Shields.
Brooke Shields Said She Was ‘Sick To My Stomach’ After Learning Her Daughter Was Approached To Join Reality Show
Shields shared a similar message just days ago, according to a previous report from The Blast, admitting she didn’t know how to feel at first because she got her start differently.
“They didn’t have reality shows, that’s a different….,” Shields 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.”
Elsewhere, Shields said she was “sick to my stomach” over the news, but after some time, she changed her tune and encouraged her daughter to use the platform for good.
“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.
Will Bravo Viewers See Brooke Shields In The Upcoming Season Of ‘Next Gen NYC’?
Despite her worries, Shields will make a few appearances on the show throughout the season. During her conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Shields said that she filmed a little bit for the series to support her daughter.
“I said, ‘Look, I will do one, maybe two episodes for you, but nobody’s putting any words into my mouth, and I don’t want them to let you put any words into your mouth, and I don’t want you to try to morph into somebody with bad behavior just because it’s going to create ratings,’” Shields said.
Shields went on to say that she also encouraged her daughter to showcase a different version of herself on camera. “And I said, ‘Be the girl holding back the hair for the person throwing up. Don’t be the thrower-upper.’ And she was very grounded in it, and I’m very proud of her because she is using it,” she said.
‘Next Gen NYC’ Will Return To Bravo In June 2026
Season 2 of “Next Gen NYC” will return to Bravo in June 2026. In addition to Henchy, Bravo viewers will be introduced to fellow newbies Liam Obergfoll and Kendall White.
Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Emira D’Spain, Brooks Marks, Ava Dash, Gia Giudice, Georgia McCann, Charlie Cakkour, Shai Fruchter, and Hudson McLeroy are all returning to the series.
According to the show’s synopsis, season 2 is “anything but chill.” It also read: “The pace is faster, the hustle is louder, and for this New York City crew, life in the city that never sleeps is a full-on reality check. Everyone’s trying to build a life that feels authentic – but also aesthetic.”
What Other Shows Are Slated To Return To Bravo This Summer?
Bravo viewers are in for a treat this summer, as season 20 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” is scheduled to return, featuring Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, and OG of the OC Vicki Gunvalson.
“… I miss filming. I missed my girls. I missed the joy of being an Orange County Housewife,” Gunvalson said in a previous interview, according to The Blast.
Also, NeNe Leakes will make her grand return to Bravo in August when “The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip” airs in honor of the franchise’s 20th anniversary.
