Drew Barrymore Talks Parenting Fears on Her Talk Show
Drew Barrymore discussed her parenting concerns during a Sept. 25 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show featuring Dr. Shefali. She said she worries about children receiving too much privilege and freedom too early, connecting it to her own childhood fame. Barrymore shares daughters Olive and Frankie with her ex-husband Will Kopelman.
Drew Barrymore spoke with Dr. Shefali on the Sept. 25 installment of her daytime talk show. The host described anxiety that kids today may be given adult-level independence and advantages before they are ready. She tied that concern to her own early stardom, saying she lacked tools to manage such access as a child.
Barrymore is mother to Olive, 14, and Frankie, 12, whom she shares with former husband Will Kopelman. The former couple maintain a cooperative co-parenting arrangement. On the show, she described the situation as deeply frightening and asked how to keep her history from shaping her present parenting.
This segment may resonate with parents who worry about balancing children’s independence with guidance, especially families in entertainment or high-visibility worlds. Barrymore’s remarks could encourage conversations about how early fame and privilege affect young people, and may prompt viewers to reflect on their own parenting histories. It could also keep attention on celebrity parents’ public discussions of family life, shaping how audiences view Barrymore’s openness and relatability.