Overview
- On the Jan. 14 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the host displayed a photo of her 10-year-old self and recalled being told she no longer looked like she did in E.T. and was “too heavy.”
- She noted the scrutiny had already been happening for several years by the time she reached age 10.
- Barrymore became visibly emotional as she described the confusion and pressure she felt as a child under public scrutiny.
- At 50, she said clarity came with time, stressing that real happiness is a choice and affirming, “I deserve happiness.”
- She addressed viewers who feel pressured to look a certain way, saying they are not alone and urging firm boundaries against harmful criticism.