Drew Barrymore And Demi Moore Reveal Why Their Views On Motherhood Are Similar: ‘We Were Both More…’

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As an ardent admirer of these extraordinary women, I find myself deeply moved by their heartfelt reflections on motherhood and their shared experiences of growing up under the spotlight. Drew Barrymore and Demi Moore, two iconic figures who have graced our screens for decades, have now become beacons of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Drew Barrymore and Demi Moore are finding common ground as mothers due to shared experiences. In an episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, which aired on September 20, both women, aged 49 and 61 respectively, discussed how their upbringings under the public eye have shaped their viewpoints on parenting.

The two actresses confessed that they temporarily paused their professional lives upon having children, and only resumed their acting careers once their children signaled it was an appropriate time to do so.

Barrymore expressed that she desired to attain a stage where her kids encouraged her, saying, “Go ahead, continue your work out there.” She waited patiently until she had their blessing, and as she put it, “I indeed did just that,” having two children, Frankie (10) and Olive (12), with her former partner Will Kopelman.

As they discussed the challenges of managing work and parenthood, Barrymore expressed, “This is the struggle faced by all working parents — the constant juggling act. It’s incredibly tough and it can make you feel like you’re not making any progress. I think during this time, we are overly critical of ourselves and end up feeling inadequate and undeserving wherever we go.

She continued, “It’s so good to connect with other people” about the matter after speaking with Moore, who’s a mother to daughters Tallulah Belle, 29, Scout LaRue Willis, 32, and Rumer Glenn Willis, 35.

Barrymore shared that being a mother to her kids is her greatest joy and it’s an aspect of childhood she never had herself, which she deeply desires for her children. Essentially, she told Moore that in many ways, their upbringings are similar.

Moore went on to share her thoughts about her upbringing, stating, “I realize now that my mom was doing her best given the level of understanding and awareness she possessed back then, and the same goes for my dad. Despite this, we often found ourselves in a role reversal, feeling more like caretakers towards our own parents.

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2024-09-21 14:09