In her newly released memoir, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman, actress Brooke Shields recounts a private apology from Tom Cruise regarding his controversial remarks about her use of antidepressants during her battle with postpartum depression.
The revelation sheds light on a high-profile dispute that unfolded nearly two decades ago, sparking widespread discussions about mental health.
The controversy dates back to 2005 when Cruise, during an interview, criticized Shields for using antidepressants to manage postpartum depression. The Mission Impossible star labeled her actions “irresponsible” and dismissed the efficacy of antidepressants, claiming they “didn’t cure anything.”
Shields, unwilling to let his comments stand unchallenged, penned an op-ed in The New York Times where she rebuked Cruise’s remarks as “irrational and dangerous” and underscored the importance of recognizing postpartum depression as a serious mental health issue.
In her memoir, Shields opens up about receiving an apology from Cruise. She describes the interaction, saying, “It wasn’t the world’s best apology, but it’s what he was capable of, and I accepted it.” Shields highlights how the moment represented her ability to advocate for herself, despite the public scrutiny surrounding the incident Read More….
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