Drew Barrymore had a very honest moment during a recent episode of her talk show. She was sitting down for a chat with actor Tom Blyth when things got a little heated in an unexpected way. As they were talking about his past acting roles Drew suddenly started taking off her shoes and her jacket. She didn’t hesitate to tell her guest exactly what was happening in the moment.
She told Tom that she was having a hot flash and just needed to lean into the feeling. Tom was a great sport about the whole thing and even joked if he should start taking off his clothes too. Drew laughed and said they could turn it into a strip interview. She corrected herself though and said she prefers to call her show segments conversations rather than interviews. She thanked him for being such a gentleman while she dealt with the sudden heat.
After the show Drew shared a video behind the scenes to talk more about the experience. she joked that there is nothing quite like telling a handsome young man that you are having a hot flash. Even though she was laughing she wanted to be serious about why she didn’t hide it. She feels that her show should reflect real life rather than being a fake performance. She wants to be honest about what her body is going through physically.
The actress explained that going through menopause is teaching her to be less uptight. She used to worry about how people saw her but now she just wants to be herself. Sometimes the hot flashes are so intense that she simply cannot pretend they aren’t happening. She praised Tom for being so sweet and lovely during the awkward timing. She knows it might be strange for a young man to hear about menopause but she thinks talking about it is important.
Drew believes that making these topics a part of casual conversation will help remove the stigma. She Refuses to feel insecure about a natural part of life and aging. Her fans on social media immediately jumped in to support her. Many women thanked her for being so open because it made them feel normal. They loved seeing her authentic self on screen without any filters.
Other people commented that talking about these things helps younger generations understand what their mothers are going through. One fan mentioned that Drew always rocks because she stays true to herself no matter what. The general consensus from the audience was that her honesty is refreshing. By being so public about her health she is helping other women feel comfortable in their own skin.