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Drew Barrymore Wasted No Time Running To Comfort An Audience Member Who Was Crying While Her Talk Show Was Being Filmed, And It’s The Sweetest Thing
Drew Barrymore Wasted No Time Running To Comfort An Audience Member Who Was Crying While Her Talk Show Was Being Filmed, And It’s The Sweetest Thing,“Drew’s been making many of us feel safe for so long... safe to be vulnerable, safe to experience things, safe in our bodies, womanhood, flaws.”

Drew Barrymore Wasted No Time Running To Comfort An Audience Member Who Was Crying While Her Talk Show Was Being Filmed, And It’s The Sweetest Thing

Drew Barrymore is once again proving that she’s one of the most wholesome people in Hollywood.

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“Are you okay? Did anything happen? Whose ass do I have to kick?” Drew said as hastily made her way over to the fan, who later said her name’s Olivia.

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Olivia’s friend then explained that she was overcome with emotion because she’s such a huge fan of Drew, prompting the talk show host to respond, “Oh, thank God it’s nothing bad!”

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“You could see me coming up here, I was like, ‘Tell me where they are! I will take them down! Who made you cry?’ Drew quipped.

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Then, after Olivia was handed a microphone by a crew member, she revealed that Drew was her “childhood idol.”

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“You’re just, like, my childhood idol,” Olivia said. “I don’t want to be that person, to like, cry.” In response, Drew said, “Screw that! Be that person!”

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Drew then gave Olivia a huge hug, before going a step further and sitting on her lap as she comforted her. “I have the urge to do this,” she said as she sat down and embraced her.

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“This is just such an honor for me to meet you,” Drew said, before quipping, “I’m sorry, I have dumpling breath.”

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And Drew made sure to let Olivia know that there was nothing wrong with her crying, saying, “It’s so funny that you would say, ‘I don’t wanna cry here.’ I cry here all the time.”

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As soon as the clip was posted on Instagram and TikTok, several fans shared their thoughts on the heartwarming exchange.

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“Drew’s momma bear switch was flipped on for a minute. You go Drew!” read one popular comment with other 85,000 likes. “Drew’s empathy is unmatched,” said another with over 30,000.

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“Drew’s been making many of us feel safe for so long … safe to be vulnerable, safe to experience things, safe in our bodies, womanhood, flaws,” one person wrote, while another added that her “warmth is sooooo genuine.”

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More users went on to label Drew an “international treasure” and a “hero” as they discussed how emotional the footage had made them.

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“Why did this make ME cry,” one person wrote. “don’t mind me sobbing at work,” someone else echoed.

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“This is why I love Drew more and more and this has actually made me cry too,” another person added. “No but why am I crying ? she’s got such a beautiful soul!” said one more fan.

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And all in all, fans praised Drew for making Olivia’s experience meeting her so special.

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“When you meet your heroes and they exceed your expectations and shower you with love. Drew you made Olivia’s day. You are pure love!” one comment read.

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“Drew is an incredible human being,” said another.

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