Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade RE-RELEASE - Drew Barrymore
Dec 20, 2025
Drew Barrymore, a celebrated actress and talk-show host, shares her journey from child star to creative powerhouse. She reflects on her early SNL days and the chaos of juggling projects while embracing her unique work style. Drew dives into the importance of sobriety, familial influences, and her passion for comedy as healing. She highlights significant female role models and recalls her collaborative magic with Adam Sandler. With playful banter, the trio celebrates humor's power and the joy of storytelling.
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Early Encounters Shaped Her Comedy Taste
- Drew describes meeting comedians like Bill Hader and the impact their range had on her appreciation for comedy.
- She recalls being starstruck and vulnerable when hosts praised her talk show work, showing genuine admiration for comic peers.
Work Is Messy, Not A Perfect Routine
- Drew rejects tidy productivity blueprints and values a messy, adaptive workflow that fits her life.
- She frames her career as improvisational bursts followed by pockets of rest rather than a rigid routine.
Child Stardom Gave Her Early Permission
- Drew recounts starting as a child actor and how early exposure removed gendered career barriers for her.
- She credits female role models like Kathleen Kennedy for showing women could hold power behind the scenes.