Controversial Comment: Tom Cruise criticized Brooke Shields in 2005 for using antidepressants to treat postpartum depression.
Public Criticism: He claimed there was "no such thing as a chemical imbalance" and called her actions "irresponsible."
Brooke’s Response: Shields expressed disappointment, calling his comments unkind and uninformed.
Personal Attack: Shields felt the remarks were especially hurtful because they attacked her as a new mother.
Time to Heal: A year later, Cruise personally apologized to Shields.
Private Apology: Shields accepted the apology but wished it had been made publicly.
Her Memoir: Shields detailed the incident in her new book, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old.
Impact on Shields: She called his remarks a “ridiculous rant” but forgave him for what he could offer.
Impact on Shields: She called his remarks a “ridiculous rant” but forgave him for what he could offer.