Drew Barrymore Reunites With Flight Attendant Who Helped Her Quit Drinking: ‘You Cried and Cried’ originally appeared on Parade.
Drew Barrymore is known for her emotional and candid conversations on her self-titled talk show that feel more like besties hanging out than a pre-planned host/guest exchange. But Barrymore, who rose to fame as a child star in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film E.T., received an emotional surprise herself when an audience member on The Drew Barrymore Show reminded her of the challenging time in which the two first met.
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At a recent taping of The Drew Barrymore Show, the charming host was surprised by an audience member who revealed she and Barrymore had previously met. The audience member turned out to be a flight attendant Barrymore had encountered four years earlier.
“When I met you,” the emotional flight attendant stated, “you were crying in my galley.”
She then showed Barrymore a photo of the two together, which Barrymore instantly remembered.
Overcome with emotion, Barrymore rushed into the audience to embrace the flight attendant. Then, in true Drew Barrymore fashion, she squeezed into the row to sit beside her and share what had been going on in her life at the time that led her to cry to a stranger mid-flight.
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Drew Barrymore on Sobriety
Barrymore, who is mom to two daughters, Olive and Frankie, with ex-husband Will Kopelman, has been open about her past struggles, including a battle with alcohol addiction. Inspired by the opportunity to host her own talk show in 2019, the Charlie’s Angels star decided to get sober. Barrymore has previously said that her daughters are her biggest motivation to stay sober.
How ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Made Her a Daytime Icon
Having found success as an actress who dominated the ’90s and early 2000s with films like 50 First Dates and The Wedding Singer, Barrymore also carved out a successful career as a film producer with her banner, Flower Films.
As an actress, Barrymore has been a regular collaborator of Adam Sandler, while as a producer she’s responsible for such mega hits as the Charlie’s Angels movies.
But it’s her role as everyone’s daytime best friend on The Drew Barrymore Show, which launched in 2020, that has cemented Barrymore’s icon status. The show’s focus on empathy and relatability, combined with Barrymore’s signature positivity, has made it a ratings winner—fans laud the show’s authenticity and Barrymore’s uplifting style and messaging.
Drew Barrymore Reunites With Flight Attendant Who Helped Her Quit Drinking: ‘You Cried and Cried’ first appeared on Parade on Aug 20, 2025
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