Drew Barrymore Called ‘Cringey’ For Slowly Caressing Oprah's Hands During Interview
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Fans think Drew Barrymore got a little too touchy-feely with Oprah Winfrey during a recent interview.
After a preview of Tuesday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” hit the internet, social media users blasted the “Charlie’s Angels” star for the “cringey” way she caressed Winfrey.
In the clip, the two women are sitting on a couch while chatting about the importance of mingling with a studio audience. As the two talk, Barrymore awkwardly squeezes Winfrey’s hand while stroking the veteran interviewer’s arm for what seems like forever.
The billionaire businesswoman and actor appears to try to subtly break free from Barrymore’s grip as she repositions herself while continuing the conversation.
Though Winfrey never protested, social media users on X (formerly Twitter) didn’t hesitate to dig into Barrymore for apparently not “taking the hint” to give her some space.
Drew was NOT taking the hint. I know Oprah was pissed, hand all sweaty and clammy. https://t.co/k0CSKRvOOY
— Mike (@michaelcollado) December 12, 2023
Drew is so cringe with the guest. Girl…scoot the hell back & let the woman’s hand go. 😂 https://t.co/ifaNPTuEva
— Nyikki Hammons (@NikNik_Nichole) December 13, 2023
WTF IS DREW DOING TO OPRAH!? https://t.co/zChDaCn1Mv
— Michael Rizzuto (@MichaelRizzuto3) December 12, 2023
that meant she really wanted her to let her damn hand go, but she was nice and let Drew have her moment
I love Oprah https://t.co/2UQB17uDlA— LookAtDustin (@LookAtDustin) December 12, 2023
crying at oprah talking with her hands while she and drew are holding hands pic.twitter.com/QWi272iDIc
— Jordan (@itsjordanapps) December 12, 2023
What is Drew Barrymore’s deal?? And why is she sitting here stroking Oprah on her talk show!?
🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/ULqe9djWsn— Lori Love (@thereallorilove) December 12, 2023
Others defended Barrymore amid the backlash.
Y’all are really doing a lot behind this. She has a personal relationship with the woman that spans years and her love language is physical touch. If Oprah was uncomfortable she would have said something pic.twitter.com/0zqPaKY5g1
— peanut butter and jealous (@missed_3pointer) December 12, 2023
Oprah wasn't bothered. That's all that matters. People being offended for someone who isn't are people imposing their....whatever on other people and ultimately, it is not their issue.
— Anthony (@RVALover4Life) December 12, 2023
Those sympathetic fans weren’t the only people who took up for Barrymore after the awkward moment.
TMZ reported Tuesday that Winfrey shut down the accusations that she wasn’t fond of the interaction and insisted that she was actually comforted by Barrymore’s embrace.