Cruise says sorry to Shields

Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise

Brooke Shields says Tom Cruise has apologised for publicly criticising her use of antidepressants after the birth of her first daughter.

The two had a public beef last year after the Mission: Impossible III star, echoing the position of Scientology, said in an appearance on NBC's Today show that depression can be treated with exercise and vitamins rather than drugs.

The 41-year-old actress says Cruise "came over to my house, and he gave me a heartfelt apology".