Mon Mar 24 14:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Actress Brooke Shields Recounts Hilarious Interruption of George and Barbara Bush’s “Law & Order: SVU” Night
**Kennebunkport, ME** – Actress Brooke Shields shared a surprising anecdote on Thursday’s episode of “Today With Jenna and Friends,” detailing an unexpected interruption of a cozy night for former President George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush. Fifteen years ago, while visiting the Bush family’s Kennebunkport home, Shields found herself dealing with a flooding living room. Panicked, she found the former president and first lady watching TV in their bedroom.
Shields, who had forged a friendship with the Bushes in the 1980s, explained that after putting her daughters to bed, she discovered ocean water seeping into the living room. Her attempt to alert the couple resulted in a humorous encounter. Finding them engrossed in “Law & Order: SVU,” Shields sheepishly interrupted, prompting a rather nonchalant response from Barbara Bush. Instead of addressing the flooding, Barbara Bush invited Shields to join them, even suggesting she help answer a question posed by the former president about the fictional crime.
Shields, amused by the memory, recounted how the situation quickly diffused, ending with her watching the rest of the show with the former president and first lady. The unexpected visit turned into a memorable and heartwarming experience, highlighting the unexpected moments of connection and humor even in high-profile families. Shields’ story serves as a charming testament to the unexpected warmth and humor found in seemingly ordinary moments.
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