Drew Barrymore had a heartwarming reunion with someone from her past. The actress met a flight attendant who had comforted her during the first year of her sobriety. The pair were reunited on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” where they recounted their encounter four years prior.
Barrymore, 51, has been open about her struggles with fame, sobriety, and relationships. The “Charlie’s Angels” actress has used her show as a platform to shed light on human issues and healing.
Drew Barrymore Hugged It Out With A Special Person From Her Past
The impromptu reunion happened during filming of “The Drew Barrymore Show.” The flight attendant was brought to Barrymore’s attention, who approached her in the crowd. The woman revealed she was the person who Drew had opened up to back in 2022, and wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable around her.
“When I met you, you were crying in my galley,” the flight attendant reminded Barrymore. “And we sat in my galley, and you cried and cried because you were going through so much. You were just bawling, and I just was holding you.”
The flight attendant was already emotional by the time Barrymore spoke to her. She was touched by the progress Drew had made in the last four years. The woman admitted she could not hold back her emotions for such a full-circle moment.
Barrymore acknowledged the interaction by taking a seat next to the flight attendant among the crowd. The pair embraced after Drew was reminded the woman had spent their time together “holding” her. The audience applauded as the duo recalled the emotionally intimate moment that had such an impact on them.
Drew Barrymore Voices Her Appreciation For That Difficult Day
Drew hasn’t shied away from touching on the hard times she went through. The mother of two has brought back figures from her past for candid discussions, including her former husbands. Her reunion with the flight attendant was also about addressing a deep wound from her past.
“That was a really, really hard year; it was actually the year I stopped drinking,” Barrymore said, sitting next to the woman. “When you stop drinking, it’s not like all your problems go away; there’s still a ton of work to be done.”
Rather than shy away from details behind the interaction, Barrymore voiced appreciation for having someone to talk to that day. Her admission rang true with the audience, who gave the host a round of applause for her honesty.
“There was a reason we met that day,” she said to her. “Thank you for letting me be so honest and transparent with you then, and thank you for being that with me now.”
Barrymore had spoken of the “awful cycle” she had been on in 2022. The actress had written an essay in her magazine, “Drew.” Calling it “one of the most liberating things” in her life, she said it helped her move past the “torture and dysfunction” she used to experience.
Despite sharing a small moment years ago, Drew’s interaction with the flight attendant is an example of how even a stranger can have a profound influence on a person.
