Was so popular among younger girls that her very own Brooke Shields doll became available to purchase across the world. Her 1982 doll was labeled: 'The World's Most Glamorous Teenager'.

Since May of 1977, the longest consecutive period of time that has passed without her appearing on the cover of a US or international magazine is seven months.

Was the first choice for the role of Supergirl, yet Helen Slater was the one who got to bag the role of the Girl of Steel.

TV Guide magazine chose her as the best TV guest star of 2006 for her performances on Nip/Tuck (2003) and Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001). Others on the list included Forest Whitaker, Chevy Chase, Jane Seymour and David Morse.

Following a much publicized dispute with Tom Cruise over her use of psychiatric medicine to overcome depression, Cruise came to her home in 2006 and personally apologized to her for his criticism. Touched by the gesture, she accepted his apology.

Turned down the roles of "Emily" in Wild Orchid (1989) and "Roxy", Catherine's girlfriend, in Basic Instinct (1992) because producers couldn't assure her the parts didn't require nudity.

She has 3 half sisters: Marina, Cristiana and Olympia. She also has half brothers and a step sister named Diana.

Named one of the 20th Century's 100 most beautiful women by the British magazine Harpers & Queen. Others on the list included Gloria Swanson, Vivien Leigh, Lauren Bacall, Sophia Loren, Josephine Baker, and Catherine Deneuve (2005)