Drew Barrymore Reveals Being ‘Jealous’ of Other Kids Growing Up; Says It’s ‘Devastating’ Not Having ‘Traditional Family Dynamic’
Drew spoke candidly about her aspiration to be a reliable mother figure for Zappa, whom she considers precious. She disclosed that her split with Will Kopelman was particularly heart-wrenching as it prevented her from establishing the kind of family she had always desired. “Everything felt incredibly painful and required a significant amount of time to heal from, as I didn’t adhere to the traditional family structure I had vowed to provide for my family because I myself did not experience that upbringing.