Brooke Shields combined fashion and comfort at the Tony Awards, drawing attention in a canary yellow dress paired with matching Crocs. She chose the practical footwear due to her recent “double foot toe surgery,” as she explained to People magazine, highlighting that heels were not an option for her. Shields revealed her post-surgery condition in an Instagram post, showing her feet in recovery gear.

At the Tonys, Shields introduced Nicole Scherzinger’s performance of “What I Did For Love” from “A Chorus Line” during the in memoriam segment. Shields, with her extensive Broadway experience in shows like “Chicago,” “Grease,” “Wonderful Town,” and “The Addams Family,” shared her deep connection with Broadway. She expressed gratitude for the opportunities Broadway has given her, noting that she often steps into roles as a replacement, which she finds to be an honor.

Shields, recently elected as president of the Actors Equity Association, spoke about her long-standing relationship with the theater community. She highlighted Broadway’s significance in her life, recalling her early visits as a child. Shields expressed excitement about her new role, seeing it as an opportunity to continue contributing to the theater world that has given her so much.

Ahead of the Actors Equity Association election, Shields told USA TODAY that her decision to run for president stemmed from a desire to use her celebrity for good. She emphasized the importance of harnessing her fame positively and not becoming a victim of it. Shields hopes to be a voice or conduit for others, demonstrating the value of her public profile.