Drew Barrymore looks back on her historic run as the youngest host of SNL at age 7, revealing how the cast made her feel comfortable and her awe at the experience in retrospect.
The actress, who holds the title for the show's youngest host, also tells EW about the cast members who made her feel comfortable on set.with over five years of experience covering the latest in entertainment. A proud Kingston University alum, Emlyn has written about music, fandom, film, television, and awards for multiple outlets including MTV News,ad, doesn’t know in what capacity she’s going to be involved in the show, but is ready for whatever opportunities come her way.
In general, though, Barrymore says she didn’t feel that different from any of the other cast members on set. “I didn't feel like a kid at that point,” she admits. “I’d been working since I was 11 months old, and nobody treated me like a kid there, but they were still kind and sweet and familial without being like parental, patronizing, and they just made me feel like I fit in, and I loved it.”
Now, however, she’s amazed that she pulled off the feat at such a young age. “I have two daughters: one's going to be 11, one's going to be 13. None of this makes sense to me. They're twice my age , and I don't see how they would do it,” she confesses, referring to her daughters, Frankie and Olive. “So it is weird, and it didn't feel weird at the time. It felt so normal.
The only problem? Barrymore and Bloom had never actually met prior to partnering for the ad. “He was like, ‘Let's get together and speak beforehand so that we can know each other going into it.’ And I was like, ‘We're going to have such a good time, because that is the sign of a good person,’” Barrymore explains. “We've all done jobs where we show up on the day, and you kind of go, ‘Okay, here we go.’ But showing up having gotten to know him a little bit just felt totally different.
Their chemistry can be seen in a teaser clip that shows Barrymore belting out her own rendition of Madonna’s “Holiday” at a piano — much to Bloom’s chagrin. “I think we're companions,” she says of the pair's connection in the commercial. “Also the juxtaposition of America and Europe, okay, I get that representation, but we're just, you know, a male and female who are bouncing off of each other, and there's a mission, but there's a lightness, there's a joy.
DREW BARRYMORE SNL HOST CHILD ACTOR ENTERTAINMENT RECALLS
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Carey Hart Recalls Hilarious Drew Barrymore Encounter at SNL AfterpartyCarey Hart and Pink seemingly have different memories of a 2002 Saturday Night Live afterparty. Hart reveals he met his childhood crush Drew Barrymore, while Pink claims he was flirting with her. The couple also shared cameos in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle alongside Barrymore.
Read more »
Drew Barrymore Recalls Epic Revenge on Ex-Boyfriend Who CheatedDrew Barrymore shared a hilarious story on SZA's daytime talk show about how she dealt with an ex-boyfriend who cheated on her. Barrymore revealed that she took all of his belongings, put them in his car, and rolled it down his driveway. But that wasn't all, she then made the other woman meet her for drinks with her ex present, forcing them to listen to her confront them. Barrymore emphasized that they were young and stupid back then and that she made mistakes too.
Read more »
Drew Barrymore's 'Game-Changer' for SleepDrew Barrymore reveals her secret to getting a good night's sleep: using a body pillow like she's still pregnant and sleeping in a cool environment. The actress and talk show host shares her struggles with sleep and how she's found solutions to achieve deeper, more restful sleep.
Read more »
Drew Barrymore Teases Hilarious Hijinks on Hollywood Squares RebootDrew Barrymore and Nate Burleson exclusively told Us Weekly what fans can expect to see on CBS' reboot of the classic game show 'Hollywood Squares'
Read more »
Drew Barrymore Turns to Girlfriends for Heartbreak SupportActress Drew Barrymore emphasizes the importance of female friendships during difficult times, particularly heartbreaks. She shares how she always calls her girlfriends for comfort and support.
Read more »
SZA Credits Drew Barrymore for Inspiring Confidence and Self-AcceptanceSinger SZA expressed deep admiration for Drew Barrymore, crediting her for empowering SZA to embrace her individuality and overcome insecurities. SZA revealed how Barrymore's authenticity and acceptance of imperfections inspired her, particularly during her younger years.
Read more »