Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Brooke Shields
A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Brooke Shields.
Brooke Shields is an American actress and model who began her career as a child. She gained significant attention for her role in the film *Pretty Baby* at the age of 12. Shields continued modeling and starred in dramas like *The Blue Lagoon* and *Endless Love* during the 1980s, solidifying her presence in entertainment and pop culture.
1978: Release of Pretty Baby
In 1978, the film "Pretty Baby", in which Brooke Shields was filmed nude and in sexual situations as a child actor, was released, sparking intense media scrutiny.
May 2005: Tom Cruise's criticism of Shields' use of Paxil
In May 2005, Tom Cruise criticized Brooke Shields for using and speaking in favor of the antidepressant drug Paxil.
July 1, 2005: "War of Words" op-ed in The New York Times
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, advocating for the use of medication for postpartum depression.
August 31, 2006: Tom Cruise's apology
On August 31, 2006, Tom Cruise apologized in person to Brooke Shields for his earlier criticism, and she accepted the apology.
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