Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Brooke Shields

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Brooke Shields

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Brooke Shields.

Brooke Shields is an American actress who began her career as a child model. She gained significant attention at age 12 for her role in the film *Pretty Baby* (1978), which featured nude scenes shot when she was 11. Shields continued modeling and starred in dramas such as *The Blue Lagoon* (1980) and *Endless Love* (1981) during her late teens and early twenties. She is known for her early entry into the entertainment industry and the controversies surrounding her early roles.

May 2005: Tom Cruise's Criticism

In May 2005, Tom Cruise criticized Brooke Shields for using and speaking in favor of the antidepressant drug Paxil, leading to a public debate about postpartum depression treatment.

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July 1, 2005: War of Words Op-Ed

On July 1, 2005, Brooke Shields responded to Tom Cruise's criticism with an op-ed titled "War of Words" in The New York Times, defending her use of medication for postpartum depression.

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August 31, 2006: Cruise's Apology

On August 31, 2006, Tom Cruise apologized in person to Brooke Shields for his comments regarding her use of antidepressants; she accepted his apology.

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