Did Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins get along?

Did Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins get along?

Staring at Shields every night apparently did rouse some feelings in Atkins; the duo had a brief romance while filming. “Brooke and I had a little bit of a romantic, innocent sort of romance in the very beginning of the film,” Atkins told HuffPost. “It was very nice—we were very, very close friends.”

Is Christopher Atkins still married?

Christopher Atkins Bomann (born February 21, 1961) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his debut in the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon….

Christopher Atkins
Occupation Actor
Years active 1979–present
Spouse(s) Lyn Barron ​ ​ ( m. 1985; div. 2007)​
Children 2

Did they use a body double in Blue Lagoon?

The movie not only hit headlines when it was released, it led to a government inquiry and Brooke Shields was called to testify before the United States Congress. The young actress confirmed that body doubles had been used for any naked scenes and her breasts were always covered by her hair or clothing.

How did the Blue Lagoon end?

The movie’s ending is enraging. It turns out the boy’s father has been sailing the South Seas for years, looking for the castaways, who meanwhile manage to set themselves adrift at open sea again (they lose their oars but never mind).

How old is Chris Atkins?

60 years (February 21, 1961)
Christopher Atkins/Age

Who is Chris Atkins married to?

Lyn Barronm. 1985–2007
Christopher Atkins/Spouse

Who is Christopher Atkins in the Blue Lagoon?

Both have appeared on camera in the altogether. He is Christopher Atkins, 21, whose naked body evidently does for ladies what Bo’s bod does for gentlemen. Christopher first put his bod on display in concert with Brooke Shields in the film ‘The Blue Lagoon,’ much maligned by critics but adored by moviegoers who plunked down $100 million to see it.

Who is the Grandpa in the Blue Lagoon?

Christopher Atkins is a doting grandpa. For now, he’s happy being a grandfather to three boys, exuberantly describing himself as “the best” grandpa. “Blue Lagoon” star Christopher Atkins is looking for love.

Why was the movie The Blue Lagoon controversial?

Brooke and I did have a little romance. We were the closest age together on this deserted island and the director really wanted us to fall in love because it would come out on the film. It was a sweet innocent crush. The movie was quite controversial, at that time, as it had many nude scenes and sexual content.

Why was Richard so optimistic in the Blue Lagoon?

Richard was an optimist about everything, and I think that was part of why and how they could survive together on an island for so many years alone. He was always building, crafting, or observing the world around him. He believed the father was going to come back to find them and he kept faith.