Life’s unpredictable, and Drew Barrymore knows this better than anyone. The star, who's been in the spotlight for decades, recently opened up about her journey with weight fluctuations during and after working on a TV show or movie. It's not always easy being in the public eye, especially when it comes to how people perceive your appearance. Believe it or not, her "pigging out" phase led to some surprising assumptions—even her mom, daughter, and a random stranger thought she might be pregnant. Let me tell you, that takes guts to laugh it off, but Drew handled it with grace.
Here's the story: Drew was out at a restaurant recently when a fan approached her. Now, Drew, as you might know, is a mom to two adorable daughters, Olive, who's 5, and Frankie, who's 3. This fan says to her, “God, you have so many kids,” and Drew, ever the quick-witted one, responds, “Well, not all of them are mine—I just have two.” But the fan wasn’t done yet. They said, “Well, and you’re expecting, obviously.” Drew’s reaction? Pure Drew. She simply looked at the person and said, “No, I’m just fat right now.” Oof, that takes some bravery. But Drew didn’t let it get to her. Walking out of the restaurant, she thought to herself, “Oh man, that is rough.” Talk about taking it like a champ.
Let’s Talk About Drew’s Weight Journey
Drew looking fabulous in March 2018.
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Drew Barrymore shared her experience with weight management, especially while working on her show Santa Clarita Diet. During filming, Drew takes her diet seriously, but once the cameras stop rolling, she indulges in life’s pleasures. “When I first started the show, I weighed 145 lbs., and honestly, my life felt like it was falling apart,” Drew admitted. Life can be messy, and for Drew, this period coincided with her recent divorce from husband Will Kopelman.
“I had an idea,” Drew continued. “I approached Victor Fresco, the show’s executive producer, and asked, ‘Can I lose 20 lbs. over the course of the show and change my eyebrows, the height of my shoes, my body language, and attitude? I want to go from someone who’s kind of naïve and unhappy to someone who’s empowered and alive.’ Victor said yes, and that’s how I made that transformation.” It’s a testament to Drew’s determination and creativity.
How Did Drew Achieve Her Weight Loss?
So, how exactly did Drew manage to shed those pounds? “When I’m filming the show, I stick to a vegan diet, barely eat anything, and work out every day,” she revealed. “It’s incredibly healthy, and it creates this euphoric feeling. But once the show wraps, it’s like food poisoning—I feel like I’ll never eat again. And then before you know it, I’m back at it, indulging like there’s no tomorrow. I’m a foodie, and I travel the world for food, so naturally, I gain weight between seasons.” Drew’s honesty is refreshing, and it’s a reminder that it’s okay to enjoy life’s little pleasures.
