How Do You Drew | The Drew Barrymore Fan Podcast

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 t...

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...

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 th...

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 occasi...

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 i...

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...

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 h...

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 So...

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...

For over 30 years, Drew Barrymore has repeatedly teamed up with the legendary photographer Mark Seliger. This week, we’re diving into their remarkable creative partnership. Their collaboration began in 1993 with Drew taking on roles like a topless boxer and a mischievous Alice in Wonderland, and has since produced more than a dozen unforgettable photo shoots. As Drew puts it, Mark “has his vision...

Surprise! This week we are sharing the full story of how we manifested a dream come true and landed ourselves on  The Drew Barrymore Show ! We’re diving into how we became part of Drew’s 50th birthday episode and giving you all the behind-the-scenes details from our unforgettable day. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us on the web!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@howdoyo...

Live from New York…it’s a celebration of all the Saturday Night Live monologues from Drew Barrymore’s hosting stints! To celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary, we’re ranking all 6 of Drew’s monologues. Join us as we discuss moments like Bill Hader turning John Barrymore into a valley girl, Darth Vader reading a Valentine, Tom Green in a gas mask, a random monkey appearance, a declaration of love,...

Today, we’re diving back into our Movieline magazine archives with the issue that played a huge role in shaping our early Drewbiedom! The April 1998 edition features an extensive Q&A with our girl Drew Barrymore, offering some truly captivating insights into her career. From her behind-the-scenes work as a “silent producer” helping get Scream off the ground and the impetuses for The Wedding Si...

Happy 2025, Drewbies! We’re kicking off the new year by reflecting on some of our top highlights from 2024, including our favorite moments from  The Drew Barrymore Show , standout event looks, and the best issue of Drew magazine! We’ve also got plenty to cover in What’s New with Drew (hello Luke Wilson reunion!) plus we’re taking a trip down memory lane to this week in 2014 when we had the chance...

We're closing out the year by celebrating the 22nd anniversary of one of our all-time favorite films, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind ! Released on this day in 2002, this "unauthorized autobiography" of Chuck Barris features one of Drew Barrymore's finest performances as his longtime love interest, Penny. We're diving into all the behind-the-scenes secrets while praising the brilliance of Sam Rock...

This week, we're revisiting a standout year in Drew Barrymore's career—2003! It was a time of bold fashion choices (from blonde extensions and scarves to vibrant eye makeup) all while Drew was making headlines over her romance with The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti. But the biggest moment of the year came with the release of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle , accompanied by a massive press tour...

This week we asked for your questions about Drew Barrymore! We answer inquiries about her 90s makeup, vegetarianism, Scream, Charlie’s Angels, and our personal connections to her. Plus we have lots to report in What’s New with Drew, including Hollywood Squares updates, new company collabs, and a Bingo Blitz Cinderella commercial. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us on the web!⁠ ⁠⁠...

Today, we’re revisiting an iconic chapter in Drew Barrymore’s life that we just can’t get enough of—1995! In this edition of our Movieline magazine series, we’re diving into the July 1995 issue, with photos by Timothy White and a story once again penned by Stephen Rebello. This time, we get an inside look at Drew’s mistake marriage, her roles in Mad Love and Batman Forever , and her flirtations wi...

Happy Halloween, Drewbies! We're continuing our spooky season coverage with an entire episode dedicated to Drew Barrymore's love of the holiday! As the self-proclaimed "Queen of Halloween", Drew has enjoyed some unforgettable costumes and parties over the years. We reminisce about the Halloween fun on the sets of E.T. and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle . Plus, you won’t believe the star-studded g...

It’s spooky season, and that means it’s time to dive into Drew Barrymore’s “so bad it’s scary” movie,  Doppelganger ! This 1993 gem is filled with terrible wigs, a bloody shower scene, bizarre dialogue, and a plot that makes little sense. But it also brings some adorable early ’90s fashion, a moment where Drew stabs her real-life mother, Jaid, on screen, and random references to Breakfast at Tiffa...

We’re back with another installment of our Drew Barrymore Movieline magazine series! Two years after their initial collaboration, 18-year-old Drew sat down with Stephen Rebello once again for the April 1994 issue of the mag. They discussed various false rumors about her (Billy Idol and body piercings), her transformative experience with the Guess jeans campaign, the challenges of filming  Bad Girl...

Season 5 of The Drew Barrymore Show has arrived, and we’re excited to bring you a wealth of juicy details! We dive into all the highlights from the premiere week (hi Justin Theroux), as well as Drew’s recent appearance at The Paley Center, rumors about  Charlie’s Angels 3 , and Beautiful frozen food. We hope you enjoy this Drewsflash! ⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us on the web!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In 1999, MTV's Chris Connelly interviewed Drew Barrymore and made an insightful observation about her career. He noted that many of the characters she has portrayed derive their strength from not having parents. Interestingly, Drew can also relate to this theme on a personal level. In this episode, we explore Drew's connection to being an orphan, as well as the list of her characters who fit this...

Earlier this month, Drew Barrymore journeyed down under to Australia to headline a two-night event for wellness company Wanderlust. Our Aussie correspondent Tess attended the Sydney stop, where Drew spoke candidly to the audience, along with celebrity guests like Dannii Minogue & Tones and I. Tess is joining us and bringing all the fun details from the event! We also celebrate the two year ann...

Today we’re gonna party like it’s 1999! We are looking back at one of our personal favorite and fan-formative years in the life of Drew Barrymore, 1999. Drew rounded out the millennium riding a career high! The year was filled with her winning awards and accolades, witnessing the box office success of her first official production Never Been Kissed, and gracing magazines galore. Flower Films also...