'The Blue Lagoon' Cast Then and Now

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.

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.

After portraying "Arthur Lestrange" in 'The Blue Lagoon,' William David Daniels became best known for his role as "Dr. Mark Craig" in the NBC drama 'St. Elsewhere,' which earned him two Emmy Awards. He later served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1999 to 2001.

Daniels is married to actress and fellow Emmy Award-winner Bonnie Bartlett. They welcomed a son into the world in 1961, but he sadly passed away 24 hours later. Later, they decided to adopt two sons, Michael and Robert. Bartlett also served on the Screen Actors Guild's Board of Directors.

Leo McKern, famous for his role in 'The Blue Lagoon,' achieved legendary status as defense barrister Horace Rumpole in the TV series 'Rumpole Of The Bailey.' A celebrated British actor, he had an impressive career in theater plays and films.