Brooke Shields Reflects on Tom Cruise Feud

In her new memoir, 'Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old,' actress Brooke Shields reflects on her public fallout with Tom Cruise, who criticized her use of antidepressants to cope with postpartum depression during a 2005 interview. Shields, now 59, shares that she felt empowered to defend herself against Cruise's comments, which she deemed 'dangerous misinformation,' particularly as she had just opened up about her struggles in her own memoir. Despite the initial shock of Cruise's remarks, she later accepted an apology from him, which she characterized as lacking but sufficient. Shields' experiences have prompted her to advocate for discussions surrounding postpartum depression and women's rights. She emphasizes that her perspective shifted after turning 40, giving her the confidence to confront powerful figures. The memoir also touches on her journey of aging in the public eye and the societal pressures surrounding beauty.