Brooke Shields reacted with surprise and anxiety when her 23-year-old daughter Rowan Henchy said she was joining the cast of Peacock’s Next Gen NYC. Shields said she felt sick to her stomach and then offered guidance focused on behavior and maturity. She told Rowan not to be a problem, to be a voice of reason, and to translate her interest in being on camera into broader opportunities. Shields described reality television as a business choice and emphasized that bad behavior should not be the goal, framing the experience as a stepping stone. She added that the show has given Rowan confidence. Next Gen NYC follows 20-somethings navigating New York with ambitions and social dynamics, including children of reality TV figures.
"“Oh, I was sick to my stomach!” Shields said. She proceeded to give Rowan advice. “I said, ‘Look, don’t be a [mumble] up. Don’t! Be the voice of reason. You’re going to be fine,’” Shields recalled. She also told Rowan that she may be able to “parlay” her reality appearance into something bigger."
"Reality show ratings, Shields said, are “geared toward” praising less-than-stellar actions. “Bad behavior was not really the goal.” Shields reiterated that “bad behavior is not the goal.” Instead, “this should be a stepping stone of some kind.” She framed the experience as a way to build toward future opportunities rather than chase controversy."
"“She wants to be in broadcast journalism. She also likes being on camera,” Shields shared. She told Rowan to “translate that into another opportunity,” and called being on reality TV “a business choice.” Shields said that being part of “Next Gen NYC,” has affected Rowan in positive ways. “It’s given her a lot of confidence in a way that it’s so nice to see,” Shields added."
"Next Gen NYC features 20-somethings, including a few first introduced in Bravo’s franchises, tackling the streets of New York with big dreams and influential cliques. The cast includes “Real Housewives” offspring Gia Giudice and Brooks Marks, Rachel Roy’s daughter Ava Dash and a handful of Gen-Z New Yorkers."
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