‘Practicing Physical Distance’: Drew Barrymore to Implement Social Distancing on Her Talk Show After Years of Close Contact

As a long-time fan of Drew Barrymore, I must admit her unique approach to interviewing guests on her show has always intrigued me. Her unconventional style, which some might find overly affectionate, is a testament to her genuine and warm personality that shines through the screen.


49-year-old Drew Barrymore, a popular figure on social media, has recently caught people’s attention with her unique interviewing style on her show. In a recent reveal, the actress shared insights into why she interviews in this way and what changes she plans to make when it comes to building connections with her guests.

As reported by Page Six, the host of The Drew Barrymore Show, in a conversation with Entertainment Tonight, revealed that she intends to maintain a safe physical space with her future guests, despite finding this approach less comfortable for her.

She expressed, “Initially, our emphasis will always be on spreading joy, laughter, and fostering positive feelings.” The 49-year-old actress clarified that although she had planned this from the beginning, she never anticipated launching the show amidst a pandemic. However, finding humor in such challenging times seemed “oddly whimsical” or “strangely amusing.”

She further explained the impact of the pandemic on her personal situation. Notably, the renowned actress from Charlie’s Angels expressed that during this time, she found herself isolated in a studio, as she prefers to be surrounded by others.

For those unfamiliar, numerous individuals online criticized the actress for her actions towards her guests, particularly following an episode where she was caught stroking Oprah Winfrey during a conversation on their shared couch.

Several people believed that Halle Berry, who starred in The Color Purple, was trying to slip away from the host. However, Oprah Winfrey defended Berry’s actions and told TMZ that she felt “soothed by the arm rub,” and it was “entirely comfortable” for her.

Various individuals across the internet created memes related to the series’ events, which continued to spread rapidly on various social networking sites.

In a conversation with ET, the star of “The 50 First Dates” admitted that not everybody finds her interview style appealing. Additionally, she discussed the significant progress and accomplishments her show has made prior to its fifth season debut in September.

Drew Barrymore expressed that whenever good things occur, she believes it’s important to acknowledge that they weren’t effortless or simply given. Instead, there were numerous years filled with uncertainties. Thus, these successes taste even sweeter due to those challenging times.

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2024-08-23 11:37