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

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.

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 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.

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

Almost two decades after their infamous feud over postpartum depression medications, Brooke Shields says Tom Cruise did eventually apologize, Entertainment Weekly reports. Cruise told Matt Lauer, during a 2005 Today interview,