Drew Barrymore is one of the biggest movie stars in the world. She was born into Hollywood royalty and grew up in front of our eyes. On film she’s been a scream-queen, a super-geek and an angel. And now off-screen, she’s tackling her most exciting roles yet – being a new mom and a makeup queen.
“She’s changed my life in every single way.” -Drew Barrymore
@katiecouric Drew enjoy every minute because they grow up and produce grand babies for you.Daughter said to me “Mom, so now I understand”
— CLeone (@c_leone1) January 29, 2013
Not only is Drew Barrymore a new mom, but she is also a newlywed. In June, she married art consultant Will Kopelman.
“He just has that thing.” -Drew Barrymore
@katieshow Drew Barrymore is very refreshing to interview.She seems to be so grounded.Sometimes it just takes time and growing up.
— Wilma Lea Warner (@WilmaLea) January 29, 2013
One of Drew Barrymore’s first roles was was acting alongside a Hollywood heavyweight, the Pillsbury Doughboy. At just four-years-old, what does Drew remember about the experience?
“It was the most fun you could ever have in life.” -Drew Barrymore
@katiecouric @katieshow for all Drew has been thru she is such a gracious woman. Love seeing her now and shes just beautiful!
— Valerie Springer (@vpspringer) January 29, 2013
Did you know that one of Drew Barrymore’s closest friends is Cameron Diaz? Drew tells Katie how the powerful duo became so close and reveals her secret nickname for Cameron.
“I went through a real awkward period.” -Drew Barrymore
@katiecouric @katieshow FABULOUS guest on the show today! I LOVE Drew Barrymore! What a wonderful spirit she has about her!
— Be a Leading Lady (@bealeadinglady) January 29, 2013
With her latest project, Flower Makeup, Drew Barrymore is moving from the soundstage to the laboratories and boardrooms of the cosmetics world.
“Women…look their best when they feel their best.” -Drew Barrymore
@katiecouric @katieshow “Happiness is the best makeup you can wear.” That was beautiful! #drewbarrymore
— Lisa Akroush (@LisaAkroush) January 29, 2013
Drew Barrymore knows that new moms often have no time for themselves. That’s why Drew wanted to help out four new moms who were in need of a little style transformation.
“I like that kind of shortcut where I know I can do it too.” -Drew Barrymore
@katiecouricHi Katie!!! I fell in love with #DrewBarrymore today!!!!Thanks for a fun, uplifting show!!!#cantwaittotrythemakeup
— Gayle MacD (@gcmac07) January 29, 2013
It’s no surprise that there were a ton of Drew Barrymore fans in the audience. At the end of the show, Katie opened up the stage to let some of them ask questions.
@katiecouric Great interview w/Drew Barrymore today. She was sweet, eloquent, & real. You both seemed genuinely charmed by each other.
— Tipsy McGee (@FlyGirltwenty47) January 29, 2013
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