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Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors’ Equity

Shields takes over from Kate Shindle, who had served as president since 2015, but decided to step down after her term ended May 23.

In a video announcing her candidacy, Shields said she wanted to be able to use her star power, as well as her experience on Broadway, to expand the profile of being an Equity member. The former model has also continued to have an active film career, recently starring in and serving as executive producer of Mother of the Bride on Netflix. While she has not previously held union leadership, in her campaign video, Shields pointed to her experience lobbying Capitol Hill as a parent, as well as what she’s accomplished across her life and career.

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