'The Blue Lagoon': The Cast Through The Years

Years have passed since the release of the raunchy movie 'The Blue Lagoon.' While Brooke Shields still looks stunning, Christopher Atkins shows signs of aging. Let's discover what has become of the two protagonists and the rest of the cast as time has gone by.

At the age of 19, Christopher Atkins, the male protagonist of the film, was chosen for 'The Blue Lagoon.' With his charming blond curls and athletic physique, some believed he had a promising career in baseball ahead. However, a knee injury forced him to abandon his dreams of becoming a professional player. Encouraged by his friends, Atkins decided to audition for 'The Blue Lagoon,' despite having no acting experience. He worked as a sailing instructor at that time. Surprisingly, he was cast more for his looks than his acting skills but managed to receive a Golden Globe nomination for his transformative performance in the movie.

After his debut in 'The Blue Lagoon,' Christopher Atkins embraced his newfound passion for acting, starring in 'The Pirate Movie,' 'A Night In Heaven,' and even landing a role on the hit TV drama, 'Dallas.' He also performed on the Australian stage in the exciting project 'Ladies Night.'

In 1985, Atkins married Lyn Barron Weber, an Australian actress, and they had a son and a daughter together. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in 2007. In 2021, around his 60th birthday, he gave several interviews, expressing his search for a girlfriend who shares his zest for life and adventurous spirit.

The actor has continued acting in several projects like in 'Attraction to Paris' (2021), 'Lake of Fire' (2020), and 'One Remains' (2019). As of 2024, Atkins appears as "Detective John Grant" in 'Out for Vengeance: In 2024'.

Brooke Shields, renowned for her role as "Emmeline" in 'The Blue Lagoon,' achieved fame with notable performances in 'Suddenly Susan' and 'The Blue Lagoon.' In recent years, she made guest appearances in seasons four and five of 'Jane the Virgin' and received two Golden Globe nominations for her work in 'Suddenly Susan.'

In her candid conversation with Dr. Oz, the actress, now well into her fifties, revealed her early struggles with body confidence in the industry. She expressed that she had a complex relationship with the concept of beauty since childhood, experiencing a disconnect between her mind and body. However, as she has grown older, her attitude towards her body has transformed. She now embraces and celebrates her body in a liberating way that she never felt free to do as a child.

Brooke Shields married Chris Henchy, a screenwriter, and they have two children together. Their eldest child, Rowan, is now 20 years old and has graduated. . Shields' younger daughter, Grier, is 17 years old and is still attending high school.

In 2023, Shields released a two-part documentary: 'Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields' featuring archival photos, footage, and in-depth interviews. It explores her journey as a model, actor, author, and lifestyle entrepreneur.

As of 2024, Shields released a new book, 'Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman,' which explores aging and empowers women to reclaim their power and agency in midlife.