Brooke Shields, the renowned actress, and model, is taking control of her narrative regarding her controversial film debut in "Pretty Baby" at age 12. The film, directed by Louis Malle, depicts the life of a young girl who is raised in a brothel in New Orleans during the early 1900s. Shields played the lead role, which involved nudity and sexual content.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Shields explained that she had no control over her image at the time of the film's release. She was also not allowed to see the finished product until years later. Shields expressed regret for not having more say in the film and how it was marketed, but acknowledged that she was just a child at the time and did not have the power to make those decisions.

Now, over four decades later, Shields is reclaiming her story by producing a documentary about the making of "Pretty Baby" and her experience working on the film. She hopes the documentary will shed light on the exploitation of young actors in the industry and spark a larger conversation about the protection of child actors.

Shields' decision to take control of her narrative is significant in the current cultural climate, where discussions about consent, power dynamics, and exploitation in the entertainment industry have become increasingly prevalent. It is also a reminder of the importance of protecting young actors and ensuring that they have agency over their own image and career.