Drew Barrymore praised for bold confession about her dating policy to Martha Stewart

Drew Barrymore praised Martha Stewart’s candid reflections about her past marriage and relationships in her new Netflix documentary 'Martha'
PUBLISHED NOV 12, 2024
Drew Barrymore shared her unapologetic views on romance during an episode of 'The Drew Barrymore Show' with guest Martha Stewart (Getty Images)
Drew Barrymore shared her unapologetic views on romance during an episode of 'The Drew Barrymore Show' with guest Martha Stewart (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Drew Barrymore’s dating policy is clear: if a man isn’t working, neither is the relationship. The actress and talk show host recently shared her unapologetic views on love and romance, drawing praise for her bold confession during an episode of 'The Drew Barrymore Show', where she sat down with lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart.

The conversation, which took place on the latest episode of Barrymore's eponymous talk show, centered around relationships, and Barrymore didn't hold back when it came to discussing her dating experiences.

Drew Barrymore opens up about the importance of ambition in relationships

It all started when Drew Barrymore complimented Martha Stewart on a segment from her Netflix documentary 'Martha', where she reflected on her past marriage and relationship with tech billionaire Charles Simonyi.


 
 
 
 
 
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Barrymore particularly appreciated Stewart’s honest remark about not caring so much about what her ex-partner felt but rather focusing on "what people are doing with themselves.”

This led to an interesting exchange between the two women, with Barrymore asking Stewart if she had ever been with “an idle man”—a man who wasn’t actively pursuing goals or ambitions.

Drew Barrymore reveals her dating motto

“A man not doing anything?” Martha Stewart replied, before adding emphatically, “They don’t interest me.” The audience erupted in laughter at her candidness, but Barrymore wasn’t far behind with her own experience.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Drew Barrymore attends the 2022 Paramount Upfront at 666 Madison Avenue
Drew Barrymore attends the 2022 Paramount Upfront at 666 Madison Avenue on May 18, 2022, in New York City (Getty image)

“I have,” Barrymore admitted. “I can’t recommend it.”

The two shared a laugh, with Stewart joking, “I wouldn’t think of it!” Barrymore, in turn, shared the revelation that being with an “idle man” helped her realize her own relationship motto: “If you don’t work, we don’t work.”

Fans praise Drew Barrymore’s bold dating motto on Instagram

The talk show later posted the clip of their conversation on Instagram, where fans quickly embraced Drew Barrymore’s bold dating philosophy.

“Great motto! I am going to steal that,” one fan commented.

Another wrote, “Amen to that! 😂😂.”

Someone else chimed in with, “I wouldn’t recommend it either! 👏.”

One commented, "Amen Drew!! AAAAAAAMEN!! 🙌❤️"

"Hey this is true if we u dnt work, we dont work 💛", another opined.

One said, "Loved it watched it 2x"

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