In a candid moment with Cynthia Erivo on her talk show, Drew Barrymore recently opened up about being ‘touchy’ during the interviews. The talk show host revealed that her tendency to be physically expressive has sometimes drawn criticism. Now, many are curious to know what she said.
Here is more about Drew Barrymore’s recent interview with Cynthia Erivo.
Drew Barrymore opens up about being ‘touchy’
The 50 First Dates star recently addressed her reputation for being “too touchy” during interviews.
The topic surfaced during Drew Barrymore’s conversation with Wicked star Cynthia Erivo on The Drew Barrymore Show. The latter shared insights about her close bond with co-star Ariana Grande.
Barrymore confessed, “I’m so touchy! People have to warn me. They’re like, ‘Back off a little bit.’ I’m like, ‘Why?’” Her candid admission follows past headlines about her interactions with guests like Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart. Despite occasional critiques, Barrymore sees touch as a natural and meaningful way to connect with others.
Meanwhile, Erivo elaborated on her relationship with Grande, noting how simple gestures like a squeeze of the hand or a hug often communicate what words cannot. Speaking about the “7 Rings” singer, she said, “Sometimes you can’t say anything and you’re in a room and you’re like, it’s just a squeeze of a hand. And that sometimes is how she and I communicate. We might be talking to someone, or I might need to communicate something to her and it’s just a squeeze of a hand or a pinch of the finger. Or a hug.”
Cynthia Erivo also highlighted how society often limits physical connection to romantic relationships. She encouraged a more open perspective on touch as a vital part of friendships and professional interactions. Drew Barrymore agreed and emphasized the importance of creating a society more comfortable with non-romantic physical gestures. During the episode, she also embraced Erivo warmly, expressing her admiration for the Harriet actress’ achievements.
