Brooke Shields Reveals Tom Cruise’s Apology for 2005 Antidepressant Remarks

In her new memoir, Shields shares details of Cruise's private apology for publicly criticizing her postpartum depression treatment.

Brooke Shields discusses her public feud with Tom Cruise in her memoir, 'Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old,' published January 14, 2025.
The feud began in 2005 when Cruise publicly criticized Shields for using antidepressants to address postpartum depression, calling her actions 'irresponsible.'
Shields defended herself at the time with a New York Times op-ed, countering Cruise's remarks and advocating for awareness of postpartum depression.
Shields reveals that Cruise eventually apologized privately for his comments, describing the apology as imperfect but accepted.
The memoir reflects on Shields' decision to speak out, crediting her self-confidence and life experience for empowering her to confront Cruise's remarks.