Drew Barrymore reveals how close circle of female friends help her navigate heartbreaks: I trust them'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Drew Barrymore, 49, has credited her long-lasting female friendships for helping her navigate life’s ups and downs, especially romantic heartbreaks.

Speaking with Julianne Moore on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' on Wednesday, January 8, the 'Charlie's Angels' star shared how female friendships have been a cornerstone of her emotional resilience, People reported. 

Drew Barrymore celebrates power of female friendship

"I think female friendship has been the thing that probably anchored my life the most," Drew Barrymore told Moore. She explained that many of her closest friends have been by her side for 30 to 40 years. 

"Most of my friends I've had for 30 and 40 years are gonna be 50, so it's like my whole life I've known these people. I trust them implicitly. They're very honest with me, and I know that they've seen where I've been and where I'm going." 

Barrymore reflected, "I feel like not having had traditional family, everything is possible through my female friendships," to which, Moore replied, "And they want the best for you."

Barrymore also reflected on the unique support her friends provide during tough times saying, "And get you through heartbreak so much easier. Every time I've ever been dumped, my first phone call is my girlfriends. They make it so much better."  

Drew Barrymore recalls hilarious story about pal Lucy Liu

Drew Barrymore shared a hilarious and heartfelt story about leaning on her 'Charlie's Angels' co-star Lucy Liu after a difficult breakup.

During a segment of 'The Drew Barrymore Show' on November 18, Barrymore recounted how Liu supported her during a moment of heartbreak.

"She found me hiding in her bushes," Barrymore revealed. Liu recalled the incident, saying, "You had leaves in your hair and were like, 'I don’t want him to see me here.' I was like, 'What are you doing? Get in the house!'"

Barrymore explained to her audience that she was feeling "depressed" after the split and turned to Liu for comfort.

"There’s nothing better in heartbreak than your girlfriends," Barrymore reflected. "I don’t know what it is for guys—I hope it’s your guy friends and you go, 'Come over, I’m gonna take you for a drink.'" 

Julianne Moore reflects on friendship with Tilda Swinton

Julianne Moore recently opened up about her blossoming friendship with her 'Room Next Door' co-star Tilda Swinton during the interview, revealing how the two bonded while working on the Pedro Almodovar-directed film.

"She and I are the same age. We have kids around the same age. We've had relatively similar careers, both have red hair, and we've seen each other at film festivals and doing press in hotels, but never knew each other," Moore shared.

Despite their many similarities, the Oscar winner explained they had not been close before the project.

However, their time spent together during filming changed that. "In the process of making the film and spending time together, we formed a real connection and we became friends," Moore said of Swinton, 64.