SZA Reveals Her Admiration For Drew Barrymore on Talk Show Appearance: ‘I Wrote You This Letter’

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On the January 13th episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, SZA expressed her admiration for the host. She revealed the source of inspiration for her 2017 hit song titled “Drew Barrymore.

As a devoted fan, I’m sharing that the Grammy-winning artist unveiled a song, titled after her album Ctrl, isn’t merely a nickname. Instead, it’s a heartfelt letter penned to express my deep admiration for the charming actress from Charlie’s Angels.

She stated that Barrymore’s genuine character, peculiarity, and distinctiveness had a profound impact on her. “You served as my inspiration, not just for the title, but also for the overall essence of what I created,” the singer expressed. “Your energy – even influencing the style of my attire – reflects the carefree feelings you’ve instilled in me throughout my life.

SZA went on to say, “You may not grasp it. I composed a letter that I didn’t send, and it discussed the fact that, as a young black woman, there aren’t always many role models around.

She found inspiration in the way Barrymore presented herself, specifically her laughter and eloquence, which boosted her self-confidence to embrace her true identity. According to the Saturn singer, Barrymore instilled in her the courage to be herself.

She remarked, “One of the very few beautiful white women on TV whom I admired greatly… because you were so authentic.

In a heartfelt moment, visibly moved, Drew Barrymore shared a connection with SZA as they recalled a chat from their music video shoot. They both admitted to the ongoing struggle of needing approval to be true to themselves, a feeling that still resonates with Drew.

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2025-01-14 10:52