Since 2001, model turned actor Brooke Shields has been happily married to director and screenwriter Chris Henchy.

On the surface, it seems like your typical storybook romance.

For starters, Shields nearly pulled the plug before it truly began.

Brooke Shields arm around Chris Henchy

it’s possible for you to’t really blame the “Pretty Baby” star for second-guessing herself a bit.

Then, there was the wedding itself.

The happy couple tied the knot for real at a private ceremony shortly thereafter.

Chris Henchy and Brooke Shields smiling

So, Brooke Shields avoiding sex more often than not may come off a bit strange to some.

However, her husband is not part of the problem quite the opposite, in fact.

“That has nothing to do with Chris he’s hot!”