Drew Barrymore Makes Shocking Addiction Revelation

ByEvan Morgan
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Drew Barrymore has been in the public eye since she was a child. Recently, the actor and talk show host got candid about her history with alcohol and addiction. So, what did she have to say?

Drew Barrymore Has Been In The Public Eye A Very Long Time

Drew Barrymore literally grew up in the spotlight. From the time she was in ET at the age of 7 until now, at age 49, Barrymore has grown up in the public eye. Fans have seen every version of her. From child star to angsty teen, to 90s and early 2000s romantic comedies, and everything in between.

While finding that kind of celebrity status early on can set you up for life, this also means that the public has had a front-row seat to everything Drew Barrymore has done, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Recently, the veteran actor and talk show host got real about her past with addiction.

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Barrymore Opens Up To Zoe Kravitz

Actor and director Zoe Kravitz was recently on Drew Barrymore’s talk show to discuss her new movie with Channing Tatum, Blink Twice. The film deals with a lot of dark themes, like addiction and more. It has been well-received by both audiences and critics. So, it has been a great success so far.

Over the course of the conversation between Zoe Kravitz and Drew Barrymore, Drew opened up about her personal struggles with addiction and more. She got real in a very candid way about everything she has been through in her life in a very public setting.

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Drew Barrymore Gets Real About Past Addiction

Delving into the Blink Twice themes of addiction and more, Drew Barrymore got candid about her own history with substance abuse. Drew is very real with her guests, and she tends to bring out warmth in the conversation, even when addressing difficult topics.

Speaking of her own past struggles, Drew Barrymore said: “I used to be a blackout drinker. So watching this film was an extraordinary journey for me to forgive myself for that. Because I’ve put myself in situations I shouldn’t have put myself in, and I felt so much shame about that. And I haven’t had a drink in five years.”

With Drew Barrymore opening up in this manner, her willingness to get vulnerable about a sensitive subject is drawing praise from a lot of her talk show viewers.

  • One person said: “Proud of You Drew! Love You girl! Its essence is inspiring!”
  • A second commenter added: “Love you @drewbarrymore and congratulations on 5 years sober!! It will be the same for me in a couple weeks.”

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