Shields starred in "The Blue Lagoon", a drama that further established her as a leading actress.

Shields appeared in Franco Zeffirelli's "Endless Love", another significant role in her early career.

Shields played the eponymous lead in "Brenda Starr", a film that was delayed due to legal issues and received negative reviews.

Shields appeared in minor roles in films during the 1990s and made a comeback in the 2000s with roles in various films and TV shows.