Drew Barrymore faced criticism following a recent segment from The Drew Barrymore Show where she appeared to encroach upon Oprah Winfrey's personal space.
In a clip that circulated online, Barrymore was seen getting close to Winfrey while emphasizing the importance of engaging with the audience, at one point even caressing Winfrey's hand.
During the interaction, Winfrey subtly hinted at discomfort, prompting Barrymore to release her hold, seemingly enthused by Winfrey's response.
Acknowledging the challenges of running a daytime show amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Winfrey praised Barrymore's efforts, highlighting the difficulty of connecting without an audience's energy.
Viewers took to social media to express discomfort over the interaction, describing it as 'creepy' and 'overbearing.' Some critiqued Barrymore's demeanor as appearing insincere or excessively fawning over her guests.
The uncomfortable encounter with Winfrey echoes previous instances, including an April interview where Barrymore was perceived as overly familiar with Brooke Shields, sparking similar reactions from viewers.
