Martha Stewart shoved TV host Drew Barrymore mid-interview after the young star got a little too close to the couch.
Barrymore, 49, who is known for her intimate style of interviews on The Drew Barrymore Show, rubbed Stewart’s shoulders to take a defensive step.
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The 83-year-old businesswoman and author, who has been described as “the original influencer,” was on the show to promote new Netflix documentary Martha.
Deviating from the topic, Barrymore asked her, “What makes you soft and sticky?” Putting one of my fingers in her mouth.
“Soft and sticky treats,” Stewart replied.
“Soft and sticky treat?” Barrymore repeated, beginning to stroke his guest’s arm.
“When you’re treated like a lady,” Stewart explained. “It’s good.”
“When someone comes in…” Barrymore began, before she was interrupted by Stewart, who pushed her away and commented, “You’re the wrong gender!”
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Barrymore dramatically collapsed on the sofa and said, “I know, I know”.
“Although the way it’s going with men, Martha, I’m not so sure anymore,” she added.
This isn’t the first time Barrymore has been seen getting up close and personal with her guests on The Drew Barrymore Show.
In May, US Vice President Kamala Harris appeared as a guest on the show, just months before President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race and Harris became the Democratic nominee.
Barrymore called Harris “Momala”, a family nickname that her stepchildren privately called herHis perceived lack of respect for the office of Vice President led to widespread criticism.
She further said, “I keep thinking in my mind that we all need a mother. I think we all need a big hug in the world right now.
Barrymore slid closer to Harris on the sofa and said: “But in our country, we need you to be the nation’s mother.”
Holding the Vice President’s hand, she smiled uneasily at the host.
Another famously awkward moment came during her 2023 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which the two talk-show hosts discussed business, when Barrymore sat with her legs crossed, holding her guest’s hand.
Barrymore began her career as a talk show host in September 2020 with her own show distributed by CBS.
She rose to fame as a child actor and has enjoyed continued success in her adult years with some of her biggest hits, including E.T., Scream, Charlie’s Angels, Blended, and Never Been Kissed.
