Brooke Shields’ Husband Chris Henchy: Meet Her Producer Spouse

Actress Brooke Shields has been married to her husband, Chris Henchy, throughout much of her Hollywood career. The longtime couple tied the knot more than 20 years ago, but they continue to prove true love does exist in showbiz.

Brooke has been a household name ever since she rose to fame with her role in 1978’s Pretty Baby, but the actress’ spouse is quite famous in his own right. On top of his impressive talents as a screenwriter and producer, Chris is best known for cocreating several hit films with actor Will Ferrell, including Land of the Lost, The Other Guys and The Campaign.

According to People Pill, the handsome film guru first kicked off his career in Hollywood following his college graduation from the University of New Mexico in the late 1980s. At the time, he moved to his native New York City to work on Wall Street, which was ultimately derailed when he decided to pursue a career in comedy instead.

In the early ’90s, Chris got his first taste of success when he was hired by MTV to write monologue jokes for The Larry Sanders Show. Years later, he began writing bits for Campus Cops in 1996, which then led to a handful of other guest-writing stints on specials and series.

In 2000, Chris landed his big break when he created and produced the television series Battery Park, which starred Elizabeth Perkins and Henry Winkler. His success has continued throughout the years as he’s written and produced shows like Spin City, Life With Bonnie, I’m With Her, Entourage, Eastbound & Down and more. Chris even founded the website, Funny or Die, alongside Will McKay and Adam McKay.

There’s no denying Chris’ personal life has been just as prosperous as his professional career. Shortly after first meeting on a TV set in 1999, the director and Brooke got engaged during a lavish vacation in Mexico in July 2000. The Blue Lagoon actress walked down the aisle to her one true love during a romantic ceremony less than a year later in May 2001.

Following their nuptials, Brooke and Chris became proud parents when they welcomed their eldest daughter, Rowan, in 2003. The couple’s youngest child, Grier, arrived just three years later in 2006.

So how do Brooke and Chris make it work after two kids and nearly two decades together? “[She] is very un-Hollywood. [Brooke] and Chris have a great relationship,” an insider close to the pair exclusively told Closer in May 2018. “Their kids come first and they do all the things normal families do.”

We adore Brooke and Chris’ relationship!

Keep scrolling to learn more about the star’s spouse of two decades.

Chris Is Extremely Talented

Since paving a career as a TV producer and screenwriter, Chris has earned nearly 40 producing credits and more than 22 writing credits, per IMDb. He’s even worked as an actor, appearing in a handful of shows, including Step Brothers, Entourage and I’m with Her. Chris most recently acted in 2015’s Daddy’s Home.

Chris Is a Doting Dad

From the moment they became the parents of their two daughters, Rowan and Grier, Chris and Brooke have had a blast raising their beloved kids. The Golden Globe nominee proved how grateful she is to have Chris as the father of her children while celebrating Father’s Day in June 2021. “The best dad,” she wrote alongside several throwback photos of their family.

Chris and Brooke Have a Secret to Marriage

After being married for more than 20 years, it’s hard not to wonder how the lovebirds have maintained their strong marriage. Though Chris and Brooke love when they get to spend a lot of time together, the former Suddenly Susan star revealed the secret to their romance is embracing time apart.

“A little space is good,” she exclusively told Closer in May 2018.