Top Gun apologizes to Pretty Baby

Gotta love Hollywood. Brooke Shields announced on Jay Leno that Tom Cruise came to her house and apologized for his brazen attack on her mental health and parenting skills. Call me a cynic but this apology is a win-win for each of them.

Tom all of a sudden had a change of heart regarding his attack on Brooke? That was over a year ago. All of a sudden he feels sorry. Oh, that's right, he was dropped by Paramount and all of a sudden he realized his judgmental outbursts are affecting his popularity and eventually his box office clout. After more than a year, what made him show up personally at her doorstep to say he was sorry? Hmm.

What made Brooke announce it on national television that Tom apologized? She made a point of saying that he was sincere in his regret. It seems to me Tom has perfected the role of the everyday guy next door. He's alway trying to prove that he's likable and just like you. I don't buy it. It seems too labored. There had to have been some satisfaction in him coming clean. But she's guilty of milking this by once again making it a public issue. Face it, this issue has been great for her book and public persona.

As a marketing and public relations professional, I understand the spin. And Tom Cruise is trying to spin the hell out of this. Who knows it might work. Personally, I think he went too far and will have to walk the gauntlet before coming into America's good graces.

My question to you. Do you forgive Tom Cruise?