Drew Barrymore is known for her warm and affectionate interview style, but her close proximity to guests has sometimes raised eyebrows. Despite acknowledging the need for physical distance, Barrymore says she will continue to embrace her empathetic approach.
Drew Barrymore, the host of "The Drew Barrymore Show," is known for her warm and affectionate interview style. She often sits very close to her guests, holds their hands, and gives them big hugs. While some viewers find this endearing, others have criticized Barrymore for being too touchy-feely.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Barrymore said she plans to give her guests a little more space during interviews in the new season of her talk show. "I'll try to practice physical distance, which is not my strong point," she said.
Drew Barrymore's Affectionate Interview Style: The Good, the Bad, and the Viral
Barrymore acknowledged that her touchy-feely approach is not everyone's favorite, but she said she is not going to change her style. "I'm sorry to those people," she said.
Barrymore's interview style has gone viral several times in the past. In April, she asked Vice President Kamala Harris to be "Mamala of the country" and held her hands in hers. The interview generated a lot of buzz on social media, with some people praising Barrymore for her warmth and others criticizing her for being too familiar with the vice president.
Drew Barrymore's Affectionate Interview Style: The Good, the Bad, and the Viral
Another infamous instance of Barrymore's hands-on approach was her December 2023 interview with talk show host icon Oprah Winfrey. Barrymore took Winfrey's hands, caressed her arm, and held her close as Winfrey tried to shift a little on the couch. The interview garnered a lot of attention, especially for Winfrey's reactions. Some viewers found Barrymore's behavior to be endearing, while others found it to be unprofessional.
While Barrymore has faced some criticism for her touchy-feely interview style, she has also received a lot of praise for her genuine and empathetic approach. Winfrey has said that she enjoyed Barrymore's hands-on approach during their interview and admitted it provided her solace.
Drew Barrymore's Affectionate Interview Style: The Good, the Bad, and the Viral
Barrymore has said that she is not going to change her style, even if it makes some people uncomfortable. "I'm always going to be big on joy and laughter and feeling good, and that's something I always wanted to do but never thought we would launch in a pandemic," she told ET. "And trying to lean into the joy and the feel good and the comedy at that time was real weird and wacky."
"The Drew Barrymore Show" launched in December 2020 and has been renewed for two more seasons. Barrymore says she is grateful for the opportunity to have her own talk show and she is excited to continue to bring joy and laughter to her viewers.
Drew Barrymore's Affectionate Interview Style: The Good, the Bad, and the Viral
