Why Drew Barrymore CRIES During Emotional Reunion w/ Audience Member

Drew Barrymore had an emotional blast from the past. On Oct. 18, "The Drew Barrymore Show" posted an Instagram clip of a woman in the audience explaining through tears how she met the actress, 48, on a plane while working as a flight attendant. Drew walked up to the woman and sat down to explain why the moment was so meaningful. "That was a really hard year. It was actually the year I stopped drinking," Drew revealed through tears. The "50 First Dates" star started her sobriety journey in 2019. Season 4 of Drew's daytime show premiered on Oct. 16 following backlash she received from an earlier announcement that the series would return amid the WGA strike in September. Drew responded to the criticism with a now-deleted Instagram video. "I believe there is nothing I can do or say in this moment to make it ok. I wanted to own a decision so that it wasn't a PR protected situation, and I would just take full responsibility for my actions," she said at the time.

[@Luvmyhorse207]

You are a beautiful, wonderful person who just wanted things to go away. I too wanted that. I am sorry for what you had/have to go through. I have been sober for 23 years. I get up every morning and pray for one more day. I love you and your show. You are now my hero. I will pray for you every morning too. I have you!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

[@luvleedenver2130]

Thank God for real thoughts and sharing! Love YOU Drew since you were itty bitty, you have been my touchstone. I thank God to have had you through my life to be present- I too have been in boats similar to you and all I can say Is THANK GOD FOR FORGIVENESS AND PRECIOUS TIME TO HEAL. I feel you are hear on earth for a reason, and you have done just that, being a light for us all!
Love ya girl! ✌🏼 Peace ☮️
Luv Lee Russell

[@Merbella]

What a beautiful soul Drew is. ❤

[@Honeyluvssteph]

Wow What a great moment for the both of them

[@catatetherat5138]

This woMAN will kneel for a fresh "*Turd*" 👈 😒😒

[@kathleenweinberg5991]

That's nice to hear.

[@ayysweetstea9339]

Wow that's Deep stuff!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@cordeliamarieclairecastori3928]

❤❤❤🙏

[@markperry847]

Good job drew quiet drinking

[@janeychapman1394]

I always cry when I stop drinking too lol

[@JudgeDredd_]

When isn’t she crying

[@meme-tg6hr]

Constructive criticism STOP CRYING ALL THE TIME DREW.

[@teresahenderson954]

Drew is so overdramatic. Can't watch her show, she's seems to always be trying out for an acting part.