Things got a little more meta: Actress Drew Barrymore “interviewed” her 7-year-old self in a new promotion for her talk show coming to CBS later this year.
Interacting with archival images of herself, the star of “The Santa Clarita Diet” spoke about her appearance in 1982 on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” She sat down before the legendary presenter to update her younger self on her life and career, mainly because she now has two children and will star in her own syndicated daytime talk show.
The former child star appeared on “The Tonight Show” for her starring role in Steven Spielberg’s “ET” and let out a cry of excitement that hasn’t lived to this day. (Hence its use in the promotion).
“[S]Quoting this clip was a lot of fun and a little emotional as my own 7-year-old daughter, Olive, sat like my 7-year-old self, “Barrymore wrote on Instagram on Thursday.” So, actually I’m also talking to her. No I can wait to share this show with you. It is very personal to me and I am grateful and proud of the journey that took us all to make it! “
Born into Barrymore’s famous family of actors, she went on to star in a group of beloved romantic comedies, including “The Wedding Singer,” “Never Been Kissed,” “Fever Pitch,” and the “Charlie’s Angels” movies of the early years. Aughts. She also launched the Flower Beauty makeup line and her own production company, Flower Films.
“The Drew Barrymore Show” premieres September 14 on CBS in most markets. The star debuted a digital series in the run-up to his broadcast debut that includes “The Making of the Drew Barrymore Show” and conversations with talk show hosts who inspired him on “The Art of the Interview.”
