How Do You Drew | A Drew Barrymore Podcast

1993 marked a major comeback chapter for Drew Barrymore! At just 18, she was already in the middle of a full-blown career renaissance—filming two major studio movies, seeing several others hit screens, and partaking in loads of stunning photoshoots, including that for a wildly popular Guess jeans campaign. Behind the scenes, Drew kept her personal life surprisingly grounded, spending her days at home and surrounding herself with he...

This week, we’re revisiting Drew Barrymore’s full dating history to deliver the definitive rundown of her romances. From the casual cuties of her early teen years like Balthazar Getty, to those head-over-heels eras with Jamie Walters and Eric Erlandson, to the more serious chapters with Luke Wilson, Fabrizio Moretti, and Justin Long. And of course, we’re also diving into her marriages, including to Tom Green and Will Kopelman. It’s...

Good morning, Angels! This week we’re flashing back to the year 2000 to celebrate the action, fashion, and unstoppable energy of McG’s Charlie’s Angels — the film that redefined what a fun, female-led blockbuster about friendship could be (and gave us peak badass Drew Barrymore sexily slaying alongside the fantastic Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu). Tune in for exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, our favorite moments, and a look at the ...

Earlier this year, we had the incredible opportunity to film an episode of MeTV’s Collector’s Call featuring us and our Drew Barrymore memorabilia collection! Now that the episode has finally aired, we’re excited to share all the behind-the-scenes stories from this unforgettable experience — including what it was like to be part of the show with Drew herself!

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It’s time to flip through another vintage gem of a magazine! This week, we’re revisiting Drew Barrymore’s Us magazine cover story from November 1998. Written by Johanna Schneller, the charming feature captures Drew in her late-’90s glow—living in a solar-powered treehouse, running Flower Films from its colorful offices, and playfully declaring she never wants to be “stinky-poo-poo girl.” The piece is sprinkled with sweet quotes fro...

Hey Paul, gimme some blues! We’re climbing up on David Letterman’s desk to revisit the unforgettable moment Drew Barrymore made television history with the flash seen around the world. We’re diving into 1995 Drew's sense of freedom in her own body, her longtime crush on Letterman, and the lasting legacy of their on-screen chemistry. Plus, we explore how this wild stunt marked the end of an era for Drew and paved the way for her...

After 18 months of deep-diving into Drew Barrymore’s 1990 autobiography Little Girl Lost for our Patreon members, we’ve finally reached the finish line! This week, we’re wrapping it all up on the regular podcast with a play-by-play of this iconic memoir in honor of its 35th anniversary. And to make things even cooler, we’re closing out our coverage by interviewing the book’s co-author himself, Todd Gold! You’ll hear exclusive stori...

This week we’re circling back to a favorite topic—Drew Barrymore’s tattoos! When we first covered them 100 episodes ago, we had no idea she’d shortly add four more to her collection. With her most recent tat addition (“222” on her arm), we knew it was time for a tattoo redo. We’re revisiting our original conversation and adding in the latest ink info. And at the top of the show, we have the conclusion of Ashley's search for the 200...

This week we’re cranking up the cheesy saxophone and saying bye-bye to the beach as we dive into the finale of 2000 Malibu Road! Drew Barrymore’s 1992 nighttime soap concludes with a bang—well, more like a lightning bolt—as the drama reaches peak craziness. From curses to evil twins to unresolved cliffhangers, this last episode has it all, and we’re loving every wild minute of it!

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We're heading back to the beach for two more episodes of Drew Barrymore’s 1992 TV series 2000 Malibu Road! This time, we’re loving Drew’s fabulous 90s fashion (hello headbands and daisy-print robe!), caught off guard by some intense open-mouth kissing, and somehow still finding parallels to Doppelganger & Mad Love. Plus of course we are also continuing to live for the wild, blackmailing antics of her character's sister ...

In the summer of 1992, Drew Barrymore made her debut as a television series regular in the short-lived CBS nighttime soap 2000 Malibu Road. Drew starred as Lindsay Rule, a sweet, wide-eyed aspiring actress sharing a beach house with a group of glamorous and drama-prone characters. This summer, we’re diving into all six episodes of the series, starting with the first two, which originally aired together as a made-for-TV movie. Expec...

In this episode, we dig into the iconic-yet-controversial July 1992 issue of Interview magazine featuring a 17-year-old Drew Barrymore on the cover in the buff along with other pictures of poolside playfulness captured by photographer Bruce Weber. The images are accompanied by an insightful Q&A that gets into her career path post-Poison Ivy and the brief-but-impactful relationship between Drew and then-boyfriend Jamie Walters.

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To the Batmobile! This week marks a major milestone — the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever! Drew Barrymore made her one and only leap into the superhero universe with her memorable turn as Sugar, the angelic half of Two-Face’s duo of femme fatales. With her “glitter dipped” Marilyn Monroe-inspired performance, Drew lights up the screen in her brief but iconic moments.

We’re diving deep into the film’s production — from how Drew la...

In honor of what would be Marilyn Monroe’s 99th birthday this week, we are discussing the interesting ways her life has intersected with Drew Barrymore’s. Once hailed by Drew as her idol, the two women share a surprising amount of similarities—both in their personal journeys and Hollywood careers. Over the years, Drew has also paid tribute to “the world’s greatest icon” on several memorable occasions and we are going over them all....

This week, we’re concluding our Movieline series with Drew Barrymore’s final cover story for the magazine. In this feature, writer Lawrence Grobel explores Drew’s passion for The Beatles, her split from Tom Green, and her famously unconventional family background. As a special bonus, we’re sharing unprinted excerpts from the original interview, pulled from Grobel’s book to give even more insight into where our girl was at in late 2...

This week, we’re taking a trip back to a pivotal year in Drew Barrymore’s life—1994! At just 19, Drew was in full career overdrive, filming three movies, releasing Bad Girls, and appearing in countless magazine spreads. On the personal front, she had a whirlwind marriage (and split) with Jeremy Thomas, and later started dating Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson. She spent much of the year hanging out with the band, diving off a ship in ...

Our girl Drew Barrymore has been on the move lately, and we’re here to catch you up on everything! This week, we’ve got the full scoop on Ione Skye’s captivating memoir Say Everything—with a few fun Drew cameos sprinkled in—and Ashley’s guest spot on the Blockbuster Wives podcast is now live. As always, don’t miss our regular segments: the Drew Loves list and This Week in Drew History (a big happy birthday to her daughter, Frankie!...

We’re taking you out to the ballgame this week to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Fever Pitch! The 2005 rom-com starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon may not always get the recognition it deserves, but we think it still holds up. In this episode, we’ll be chatting about bags of hair, flapper-inspired fashion, and a wardrobe recycle, all set against the backdrop of the historic Boston Red Sox 2004 World Series win. Plus, we’re ...

Our coverage of Movieline magazine continues this week as we take a deep dive into Drew Barrymore's cover feature from the October 2001 issue! This article by Michael Fleming captures an intriguing moment in her life—she had just survived a house fire earlier in the year, was navigating a reconciliation with her mother (partly sparked by Riding in Cars with Boys) and was right in the midst of her brief marriage to Tom Green. Ad...