Drew Barrymore is never one to shy away from candid conversations, and her latest episode of The Drew Barrymore Show certainly proved that. The actress and talk show host shocked fans on Tuesday when she boldly removed her hair extensions during a heart-to-heart talk with Pamela Anderson about natural beauty and self-acceptance.
In the preview footage that has fans buzzing, Drew, 49, is in the middle of an intimate conversation with Pamela, 57, when she suddenly reaches into her hair, unclips her hair extensions, and makes a scene all over the studio. I threw it at the target. The move was not only unexpected, but also perfectly suited to the vulnerable and raw conversation that was taking place.
“I’m sorry, if I’m being completely honest here,” Drew yelled while pulling her hair, interrupting Pamela as she opened up about how she had used makeup to transform into different characters over the years.
Valerie Bertinelli, who was also a guest on the show, couldn’t hold back her admiration and exclaimed, “I love you so much!” The audience erupted in applause. Pamela, always the epitome of accepting who you really are, said with a satisfied smile: I agree. Let go. There’s no need for that. ”
Drew explained that her decision to wear hair extensions stemmed from her struggles with menopause, which she has been increasingly open about in recent months. “Another really great symptom of perimenopause is that your hair starts to fall out,” Drew said candidly.
© Raymond Hall The actor and talk show star is currently experiencing menopause.
Pamela, always polite, responded with a compliment, “You have a lot of hair, your hair is beautiful,” to which Drew responded, “That’s nice.” It’s not bad. ”
The discussion quickly turned to how beauty is tied to confidence. Valerie, 64, said: “You can put on a full face of makeup and feel beautiful about it, but if you’re having a bad hair day, you’re like, oh, that’s not going to happen. ” he quipped. Drew nods in agreement, saying, “And on days when I have a fuller hairstyle, I feel so much better about presentations and everything else falls into place, so I feel more confident wearing less makeup.” ” he added.
© Mike Coppola Drew Barrymore is known for her candor
This unfiltered conversation is part of a big makeup-free episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, in which not only the hosts but the entire studio audience go bare-faced, giving them a natural look on film. We paid tribute to Pamela, who was a pioneer in incorporating recent years.
But this episode wasn’t just about looks. It delves into the challenges women face, including aging, beauty standards, and social pressure to always look a certain way. Drew joined guests Pamela, Valerie, Gillian Anderson and Gayle King to discuss everything from menopause to self-acceptance in what turned out to be an empowering hour of television.
For Drew, the issue of perimenopause and the changes it brings to the body has become a personal mission. Back in February, the actress became the brand ambassador for Dr. Kellyanne’s Menopause and Menopause Daily Supplements, announcing the move on Instagram with her trademark humor and honesty. “Yes, the dreaded ‘M-word’. All women go through menopause and we shouldn’t be ashamed of it!” she captioned the post.
© Kristina Bumphrey Drew gets candid about her menopause symptoms
In candid social media posts, Drew talked about the challenges of menopause, including hormonal weight gain, hot flashes, sleepless nights, fatigue, and mood swings. All of these are common ground for women entering a new phase of life. “You are not alone. You don’t have to feel helpless if your body starts to change,” she reassured her followers.
Tuesday’s episode felt like the culmination of this journey toward openness and self-acceptance, especially when Drew invited Pamela to share her personal experiences with beauty and fame. Pamela, known for her glamorous looks during her days as a Playboy model and Hollywood star, recently revealed that she took the bold step of not wearing makeup at Paris Fashion Week.
“Well, it was Paris Fashion Week, so I decided I’d just go to the fashion show. I didn’t have to compete with anyone,” Pamela explained. “Why am I wasting three hours in a makeup chair when I’m wearing a beautiful Vivienne Westwood dress? I didn’t think anyone would notice.”
But the response Pamela received was overwhelming. “When people started coming up to me and talking about it, I thought this was a great message to really strip away the truth and find out who I am again,” she said. continued.
Pamela went on to reflect on how much of her life has been spent playing characters, whether it’s her public persona or her Hollywood roles. “As a child, I was very shy and even appearing in Playboy was a huge leap of faith for me,” she confessed. “I just…I didn’t feel well doing it, but I didn’t want to be embarrassed anymore.”
She explained that glamor and makeup were often used as shields to protect herself, but now, at 57, she feels more powerful and at peace than ever. “I don’t want people to think of me like some cartoon character that I created to protect myself…This is the best time of my life. I feel so empowered, so free, and so happy to be back in the world.” I’m so excited about life.” ”
