Drew Barrymore about her tumultuous childhood
The celebrity knows how to be open and honest. Drew Barrymore has clearly established herself as one of morning television's most positive and upbeat personas, as seen by the popularity of her talk program, The Drew Barrymore Show. Fans know they can count on her to brighten their day, and celebrities and coworkers are always praising her for being a wonderful colleague, co-star, and boss.
The star's most recent story in The Washington Post demonstrates this, with praise from closest pal Jimmy Fallon and her show's team, but it also reminds viewers of her arduous path. Throughout the discussion, the actress turned television presenter discussed how her challenging background helped her feel so at ease in front of the camera, and how it has influenced how she raises her children as she navigates parenthood and Hollywood. Drew hails from a long history of great Hollywood actresses, with Steven Spielberg's E.T. being her debut film. at the age of six Despite her ambitions to become a "contemporary Shirley Temple," she was in rehab at the age of 13, which she discusses openly on her program and elsewhere.
"I am a god damn Doberman when it comes to my kids," she told the newspaper of how she'll handle her own girls being raised by a renowned mother. "She wanted to make it home for dinner, to offer her two young girls with the sense of stability she rarely had," author Sonia Rao said of her decision to host a talk show. Britney Spears recently paid a poignant homage to the mom-of-two, calling her and Kate Hudson "the most beautiful individuals I have ever seen in my life," in which she referred to her rough childhood. "I have so many sentiments for her," the singer said on-air, pointing to their parallels as public figures growing up. We've had some unusual adventures," she said, adding that she has "a huge amount" of empathy and compassion for Britney. Drew isn't the only one who thinks highly of her; actress Melanie Lynskey recently said of her, "She has something about her that is simply magical." She has the feeling of being your best friend."
