Barrymore ponders career's end: "Don't want to retire yet"

Drew Barrymore expressed emotional uncertainty regarding the end of her illustrious career and her eponymous talk show. During an interview with John Cena on "The Drew Barrymore Show," she confessed, "I don't know how and when to let go," and stated, "I don't want to retire, necessarily, yet."

Cena, who retired from professional wrestling in December 2025, advised that retirement comes when beliefs align with the decision. Barrymore, a child actor who debuted on screen in "E.T." in 1982, has had a prolific career in film and television. She launched her daytime talk show in September 2020.

Earlier in her life, Barrymore intentionally stepped back from acting during her early 40s. This decision was driven by a desire to focus on being a present and healthy parent to her daughters, Olive and Frankie, noting that the long hours required for film roles would detract from her time with them.