Drew Barrymore Clears the Air on Her Close Talk Show Interactions

Drew Barrymore recently addressed an awkward viral moment with Martha Stewart and shared some insight into why she tends to sit so close to her guests on The Drew Barrymore Show.

The 49-year-old actress, known for her candidness, defended her habit of leaning in during conversations while chatting with Andy Cohen and Nathaniel Eugene Burleson on Watch What Happens Live!

Leaning In: A Habit She Can’t Shake

Barrymore’s signature approach to interviews has sparked some curiosity.

On the show, she was asked by Burleson if she ever pulls away from guests who have bad breath during those up-close moments.

She responded with humor, saying, “All I’m thinking about is ‘How’s my breath?'” The actress reassured viewers that so far, none of her guests have had bad breath during these intimate exchanges, adding, “I am like pupil to pupil and nobody has had bad breath.”

She also admitted that she can’t control her urge to lean in.

“I don’t know, I can’t actually control it,” Barrymore confessed.

“We did focus groups when The Drew Barrymore Show launched, and it was awful.” Despite previous attempts to create more space, she hasn’t had much success.

The Martha Stewart Moment That Went Viral

Cohen brought up the infamous moment with Martha Stewart during a December 2024 episode, which had the internet buzzing.

In the viral clip, Barrymore leaned in close to the 83-year-old lifestyle guru, prompting Stewart to playfully push her away to create some distance.

Barrymore now sees the moment in a different light, joking, “I think she was just teasing.

” She further explained, “I think Martha really does like me.

I think the internet misunderstood the moment and ran with it.”

She added that when she first met Stewart, she wasn’t sure if the feeling was mutual.

“But I think I broke through… and she doesn’t dislike me.”

Being Touchy-Feely: Barrymore’s Candid Confessions

In a more playful moment, the Big Miracle star admitted to having had some pretty wild experiences.

After previously telling actor Terry Crews that she had “done the deed in many public places,” Barrymore revealed, “I am a member of the mile-high club,” confessing that she had engaged in intimacy during a flight.

She also shared that she’s had sexual relations in the back of a car.

Later in the interview, Barrymore opened up about how some guests have requested a bit more personal space due to her naturally touchy-feely nature.

During a conversation with Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo, she revealed, “People have to warn me, they’re like, ‘Back off a little bit.

‘ And I’m like, ‘Why?'” She expressed her love for physical connection, especially in a world where she feels we could all be more comfortable with touch.

“I think if we could all be more comfortable with physical touch, I would like that world,” she said, highlighting her naturally warm and affectionate personality.

Drew Barrymore’s openness continues to captivate audiences, whether it’s about her physical closeness with guests or her candid conversations about life, love, and intimacy.

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