Drew Barrymore is expressing her concerns about raising her daughters, Olive and Frankie, in the public eye. During a candid conversation with her glam team, including makeup artist Lauren Lazaro Gulino and hairstylist Daniel Howell, the talk show host reflected on her own experiences growing up in the spotlight and the challenges it brought.
Barrymore, who rose to fame at a young age with her breakout role in E.T. (1982), opened up about the difficulties of being a child star. “I don’t know how I ever went through any of that, and it just feels too indulgent and egotistical to be like, ‘Ugh, I can’t believe I survived or that I got through what I went through,’” she shared. Instead, her thoughts have shifted to her role as a mother. “I just think of like, ‘Oh god, I’m a parent now. I don’t want my girls to end up that way,’” she admitted.
Having experienced the harsh realities of fame at such a young age, Barrymore expressed concern for her daughters, who are growing up in a world dominated by social media and constant public scrutiny. She fears that they might face similar challenges that she did and that the digital age could amplify those struggles. “I wish I could pretend I had three daughters and I could try to nurture her,” Barrymore said, referring to her younger self. “I can’t wait until I get to the place in my life where I can just focus on healing that young girl. How did any of us make it through? Being young is so hard. It’s the same for every single person.”
Barrymore’s reflections highlight her deep desire to protect her children from the pressures of fame. As a mother, she hopes to provide her daughters with the stability and emotional support she felt she missed growing up in the spotlight.
Today, Barrymore continues her professional career as the host of The Drew Barrymore Show, having turned a new page in her life after years of public challenges. With her open discussions about her past and present, Barrymore aims to create a balanced and healthy environment for her daughters while maintaining her own healing journey.
