Paget Brewster Defends 'Criminal Minds' Amid Critic Backlash

WHO:

NY Post - Paget Brewster, star of 'Criminal Minds'

US Magazine - Shealyn Scott, journalist at ScreenRant

WHAT:

NY Post - Paget Brewster criticized a ScreenRant journalist for a negative article about 'Criminal Minds', telling them to go "work at a shelter."

US Magazine - Paget Brewster issued an apology for her comments, stating, "Hi guys, I was mean to Shealyn Scott last night and I profoundly regret it. Shame on me for insulting a human being for doing their job. I’m very sorry, Shealyn."

WHEN:

US Magazine - Brewster's apology was made via X on a Sunday.

WHY:

US Magazine - Brewster expressed regret for insulting a journalist for doing their job.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 21:47 UTC)

Paget Brewster, known for her role in 'Criminal Minds,' recently criticized journalist Shealyn Scott from ScreenRant for a negative article about the show, suggesting she should "work at a shelter." However, Brewster later issued an apology on X, admitting, "Hi guys, I was mean to Shealyn Scott last night and I profoundly regret it," and expressed remorse for insulting someone simply doing their job. She emphasized her regret, stating, "Shame on me for insulting a human being for doing their job. I’m very sorry, Shealyn."