Drew Barrymore Says She's a "Hopeless Romantic" But Will Never Marry Again
Drew Barrymore is the host of a new daytime talk show, shaped for the digital age.
The first week's line-up includes a Charlie's Angels reunion and an appearance by Gabrielle Union.
Catch The Drew Barrymore Show on CBS, beginning on Monday, September 14.
Drew Barrymore is joining the hosts of The Real and The View in the landscape of daytime TV. As the host of the The Drew Barrymore Show, the 45-year-old actress says she's looking forward to a job where she doesn't have to play a character. "I just get to be myself," Barrymore told People in a cover story.
Premiering on September 14, The Drew Barrymore Show is the latest iteration in Barrymore's decades-spanning career. At the age of 7, Barrymore catapulted into stardom thanks to a memorable role in E.T. Many films and phases later, Barrymore is now a mother of two and is determined to "reinvent daytime TV," per the show's Instagram.
On The Drew Barrymore Show, the Santa Clarita Diet star promises to open up about the "life lessons" she's picked up along the way. In fact, she's already doing just that. Speaking to People, Barrymore explained that, after three marriages, she has decided never to marry again. Barrymore and Will Kopelman, her most recent husband, split in 2016, and share two daughters, Olive and Frankie.
"I will never get married again!" she told People. "And I also believe people should not say the word 'never,' and I will never, with a capital N-E-V-E-R, never get married. It’s like I have two options: Cut it—this has not worked—or be Elizabeth Taylor. I never want to be entwined with someone like that again ever. You break up, and you move on. You get divorced, and it’s just so different. I love that we are trying to hold on to an institution that [started] when the closest person to you for companionship was a three-day horse ride away and your life span was 30 years."
However, Barrymore says she has been dating. Perhaps that will be one of the topics she brings to the Drew Barrymore Show's table. Here's how to tune in for the hour-long show and what to expect.
The Drew Barrymore Show will premiere on September 14.
Mark your calendars for September 14 (coincidentally, the same day as season 29 of Dancing With the Stars premieres). As for a precise time slot? That hasn't been announced. However, the show will air on CBS channels daily, from Monday to Friday.
The premiere week's line-up includes a Charlie's Angels reunion, Reese Witherspoon, and a visit from Adam Sandler.
Barrymore was deliberate when working with her team to plan the lineup. "What is worth being on the air? What are people going to respond to?" Barrymore asked in a behind-the-scenes video. Well, they delivered.
The first week of The Drew Barrymore Show will feature some of our favorite celeb guests, from Gabrielle Union, who recently opened up about therapy, to the one-and-only Jane Fonda.
September 14: Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu will join Barrymore for a Charlie's Angels reunion, with Adam Sandler making an appearance as well.
September 15: Reese Witherspoon and Billy Eichner will play a game of, "Would Drew Barrymore Like That?"
September 16: Gabrielle Union and Jane Fonda, both fierce advocates of societal change, will join as guests.
September 17: Charlize Theron and Tyra Banks, the new host of Dancing With the Stars, will join.
September 18: Billy Porter of Pose will be the week's final guest.
Further guests will be announced. For now, gear up for some no-holds-barred conversations about the things that matter to Barrymore. "I get to do things that I care about. I get to share things that are important to me. I get to have conversations that are meaningful and grounded in reality. I get to bring comedy and humor," Barrymore told People.
You can sign up to be a part of the show's virtual audience.
When building a daytime show during the era of coronavirus, Barrymore says she's become someone who has "sought out every technological advancement."
One of the most striking features of The Drew Barrymore is its all-virtual audience. If you want to be a part of The Drew Barrymore Show, don't worry about showing up at the studio—just sign up for a spot in the virtual audience.
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In need of a boost? The talk show is described as "optimism TV."
You don't need us to tell you that times are tough right now. Barrymore hopes to bring a dose of happiness into your life with The Drew Barrymore Show. Per the official description, the program is "optimism TV, bringing information, inspiration, and entertainment to the daytime audience." Expect a blend of news (of the happy variety), human interest stories, and celebrity interviews.
No matter the content, we're in good hands. Barrymore's first talk show appearance was on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson when she was just 7. She was on The Joan Rivers Show when she was 11, and The Oprah Winfrey Show at 15. By now, she's a pro.
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