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.

"Interesting opinion coming from someone without ovaries," Shields writes in her new memoir of the "Mission Impossible" star's infamous 2005 rant.

Nearly 20 years after receiving criticism from Tom Cruise for her “irresponsible” approach to treating post-partum depression, Brooke Shields is opening up about the apology she “eventually” received from the Golden Globe-winning actor.

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.

In her new memoir, Shields recalled an interview in which Cruise “disparaged” her in a "ridiculous rant" during his appearance on Today in 2005

In Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, the actress details the most memorable moments on her road to empowerment and embracing her age.

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.