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Drew Barrymore’s a hugger — a lot in order that she made an entire discuss present about it. Each weekday, viewers are handled to footage of the 49-year-old innocently cuddling celebrities of all stripes. Paris Hilton, Oprah Winfrey, Jada Pinkett Smith: you title ‘em, they’ve in all probability shed a number of tears on tv with Drew nestled on their shoulder. It’s a comfortable interview type that absolutely lands for some company, and backfires for fairly a number of others. (Does Momala ring any bells?) However Depraved star Cynthia Erivo, for one, will get the hype. She’s bought a big hugger in her life, too.
Throughout Tuesday’s episode, Erivo bonded with the discuss present host over their mutual buddy and fellow Depraved star Ariana Grande, who cried and cuddled on The Drew Barrymore Present the week prior. “Is it true that she is as sensitive [as me]?” Barrymore requested Erivo, earlier than transferring on to elucidate her personal love of bodily contact.
“I’m so sensitive!” Barrymore continued. “Folks need to warn me. They’re like, ‘Again off slightly bit.’ I’m like, ‘Why?’”
Martha Stewart could not get Barrymore’s entire touchy-feely bit, however Erivo actually does, particularly as an expression of platonic love. The actress stated she’s “used to” and respects Grande’s choice for contact, noting that they usually “stroll hand in hand” and use bodily connection as a method for higher understanding each other.
“Generally you’ll be able to’t say something, and also you’re in a room and … it’s only a squeeze of a hand. That generally is how she and I talk,” Erivo stated. “We could be speaking to somebody, or I would want to speak one thing to her, and it’s only a squeeze of a hand or a pinch of the finger. Or a hug.”
After hugging Erivo a number of instances all through the present, Barrymore puzzled aloud what it will be wish to reside in a world by which we “may all be extra comfy with bodily contact.” I wouldn’t be too upset if I obtained a delicate finger-hold or two every day, however that’s simply me. My recommendation for Drew? When doubtful, simply ask …
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