Drew Barrymore's Emotional Flight Reunion

Drew Barrymore recently shared a heartwarming reunion on her talk show with a flight attendant who provided comfort during a challenging period in the actress's life. The flight attendant recalled comforting a crying Barrymore in her galley, a moment that resurfaced in a clip posted earlier this week.

Barrymore revealed that this difficult time coincided with the year she stopped drinking, stating it was not an easy process. She described alcohol as a "poison" that she turned to in order to avoid difficult feelings.

The actress, who has been sober since 2019, has previously spoken about her struggles with addiction since she was a teenager. She entered rehab at 13, recalling it as a particularly dark period where she felt alone and angry.

In a 2022 essay, Barrymore called giving up alcohol "one of the most liberating things" she has done, freeing her from guilt and dysfunction. She emphasized the bravery involved in overcoming such cycles.