In her new book Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed To Get Old ( via E! ), the actress says she was “gobsmacked” by Cruise’s decision to call her out. She would eventually write a New York Times op-ed criticizing Cruise for making statements about a condition he could not experience.

Brooke Shields says Tom Cruise 'eventually apologized' for his 'ridiculous rant' about her use of antidepressants but adds, 'It wasn’t the world’s best apology.'

It wasn’t the world’s best apology, but it’s what he was capable of, and I accepted it,” the “Suddenly Susan” alum wrote in her new memoir.

Almost 20 years ago, actress Brooke Shields revealed that after giving birth, she suffered from postpartum depression and was taking prescribed medication. Tom Cruise publicly mocked her for this, suggesting that vitamins were the best solution.

Brooke Shields has opened up about the fallout from Tom Cruise's infamous 2005 rant against her use of antidepressants, revealing he eventually apologized