One of her greatest strengths is her ability to be vulnerable with her guests and discuss uncomfortable topics.
This is exemplified in a recent interview with actor Brooke Shields.
Barrymore and Shields were both child actors who never had anonymity before fame.
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Barrymore asked Shields if she found that her experiences in childhood impacted how she felt about it.
This is gonna seem like a very weird turn, Barrymore said.
How did that movement affect you?
Did you feel like you could speak to it?
Shields understood, noting that she had trouble interpreting her own experiences.
I was made to feel culpable, but at the same time you victim-shame yourself, Shields said.
We were so young and it was so appropriate.
I couldnt feel sorry.
I didn’t even know.
I didnt know what it was.
It can speak to anyone who is processing inappropriate behavior or trauma.
Because, as Shields said in the interview, We’re all people just trying to get through life.
Scroll down to watch the clip and a longer cut of the conversation.
@BrookeShieldstalks to Drew about the Me Too movement and being sexualized in Hollywood at a young age.
Sometimes questioning if it happened because as adults its hard to remember and often too painful.
There is also shame.
You are both strong and inspiring women.
She does it in a way that doesnt feel invasive.
Truly, shes remarkable.
