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Drew Barrymore entertains hopes for the conventional family life she used to yearn for, despite its reality being different now.

The television chat-show presenter, aged 50, who parted ways with her spouse Will Kopelman, now 46, back in 2016, has shared some thoughts about her feelings following their separation.

I found myself going through an incredibly tough period, as I shared on The Drew Barrymore Show during our March 21st episode. Recovering took a considerable amount of time, mainly because I had vowed to provide my family with a traditional dynamic, which I did not experience growing up.

Drew, the mother of Olive, 12, and Frankie, 10 (with Will), went on to discuss how her upbringing – marked by a strained relationship with her mother Jaid Barrymore and actor father John Drew Barrymore, whom she emancipated herself from at age 14 – has shaped her feelings nowadays.

The actress from “50 First Dates” mused about peculiar situations such as that one. She compared it to chicken soup when you’re under the weather. She recalls how all the kids at school would phone their parents when unwell, but she could never reach anyone. Envious of her peers who would call and request their parents to pick them up, she often wondered what it must feel like.

Despite her family circumstances falling short of her aspirations, Drew remains dedicated to providing the finest life for her children.

In a January episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she expressed that they’re exceptionally excellent. Each day and every hour brings something new. They serve as her guiding light, her directional guide.

She added, “Before I met them, my life’s priorities were distinctly different. Now, I comprehend the true reason for my existence. It’s quite astonishing.

Drew, who had been married to Jeremy Thomas and Tom Green in the past, shared more about how her history influenced her journey as a mother and discussed her ongoing learning and growth process as a mom.

In her own words, she said, “If your upbringing isn’t ideal or your family isn’t perfect, you may feel apprehensive about following the traditional path. I wanted to chart my own course instead.” She further explained, “I lacked self-assurance initially, feeling as though this was a critical phase in my life. It took some time, truthfully, to cultivate that confidence within myself.

For more of Drew through the years, read on.

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2025-03-22 01:17