Drew Barrymore | Club Random

Aug 11, 2025

Drew Barrymore, an actress, director, and talk show host known for her iconic roles, joins Bill Maher for a candid conversation. She shares her unconventional childhood and wild tales from Studio 54, reflecting on resilience and aging gracefully. The two discuss the chaos of her house fire shortly after he moved in next door. Drew also touches on the struggles of being a child star and the pressures of fame, offering insights on personal growth and the healing power of humor in life's challenges.

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Perimenopause Changes Emotional Landscape

Drew Barrymore says perimenopause increased her emotionality and crying.
She reframes crying as part of a new, honest phase of life.

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Youth In Studio 54 Memories

Drew and Bill recall wild early Hollywood nights like Studio 54 and early drug exposure.
Drew says she doesn't regret that era and now views it with love.

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Neighbor When The House Burned

Bill recounts he lived next door when Drew's house burned down two weeks after moving in.
Drew admits she will always blame herself for the fire.

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A Lighthearted Dialogue on Directing and Life

01:42 • 2min

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Navigating Perimenopause and Aging with Humor

03:24 • 8min

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Laughter, Love, and Life's Fires

11:15 • 16min

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Evolving Views on Marriage

27:43 • 4min

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Child Stars and the Struggles of Fame

31:43 • 2min

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The Interplay of Emotions and Choices in Life

33:32 • 3min

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Navigating Personal Struggles and Growth

36:53 • 11min

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The Transformative Journey of Parenthood

47:47 • 16min

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Exploring the Depths of Therapeutic Relationships

01:03:21 • 2min

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Nostalgia and Modern Pressures

01:05:21 • 17min

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Candle in the Wind: Vulnerability and Resilience

01:22:25 • 15min

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Nostalgia and Modern Struggles: Tales of a Tiki Bar and Screening Room

01:37:40 • 2min

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Conversations Beyond Q&A

01:39:47 • 3min

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Adventures on the Open Road: RV Life and Motel Memories

01:43:05 • 2min

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The Art of Connection: Social Gatherings and Romance

01:45:08 • 14min

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The Complexity of Trust in Relationships

01:59:08 • 2min

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Bill Maher and Drew Barrymore kick back on the iconic Club Random swing – a first-ever episode filmed in this new spot. From Hollywood highs to deeply personal moments, nothing’s off-limits. Drew dishes on her unconventional childhood, wild nights at Studio 54, and being institutionalized as a teen, experiences that shaped her grit, resilience, and outlook on aging with self-acceptance. She shares behind-the-scenes laughs from her Adam Sandler movies and quirky Hollywood Squares memories. And in one of the night’s most unexpected twists, she and Bill revisit the evening Drew’s house went up in flames… just two weeks after he moved in next door.

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