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Drew Barrymore & Ethan Hawke Discuss Missed Romantic Sparks
16 Oct
Summary
- Ethan Hawke expressed regret about never dating Drew Barrymore.
- Barrymore joked about Hawke's missed opportunity in the 90s.
- Hawke hoped their romance would happen organically.
Ethan Hawke recently appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, confessing a surprising regret: that he and Drew Barrymore never dated. During their conversation on October 16, 2026, Hawke shared that he was aware of Barrymore for most of his life and often hoped she would be present at parties during the 1990s.
He explained his inaction by stating he wanted to "play it cool" and believed a magical connection would happen naturally. Barrymore responded humorously, questioning where he was and lamenting the missed romantic possibility. Hawke acknowledged that their current interaction on a talk show was the result of his passive approach to pursuing her.
The actor is currently married to Ryan Hawke, with whom he shares two daughters. He also has two children, Maya and Levon, from his previous marriage to Uma Thurman. Barrymore has two daughters with her ex-husband Will Kopelman and was previously married to Jeremy Thomas and Tom Green.
