Is Drew Barrymore Queer?

Approximately twelve months prior, as my significant other and I were getting comfortable to view 50 First Dates—a film that evoked profound nostalgia for both of us, largely owing to our mutual youthful infatuations with Drew Barrymore—I posed a query I had, without doubt, previously directed to a search engine: 'Hold on, is Drew Barrymore indeed queer?'

A brief consultation with Wikipedia swiftly validated a truth that was known to us yet had, in some manner, eluded our recollection: Drew Barrymore is a recognized bisexual individual. Indeed, she is arguably regarded as the preeminent acknowledged bisexual figure from the nascent years of the new millennium. What an oversight it was to have overlooked this! Her public declaration of identity occurred as far back as a 2003 interview, during which she openly stated that she did indeed have sexual attraction to women, unequivocally affirming this, and had consistently regarded herself as bisexual.

That particular instance resurfaced in my mind during the current month, given that Barrymore, who has served as a daytime talk program host for The Drew Barrymore Show since the year two thousand and twenty, has vigorously re-entered discourse within queer culture in the year two thousand and twenty-three, doing so in the most advantageous manner imaginable—thereby illuminating the queer online community with a sorely required brightness. 

This delightful lunacy commenced with a visit from Aubrey Plaza, a fellow member of the queer community and a prominent actress from The White Lotus, during the month of December. Her appearance, featured on Barrymore's Drew's News podcast (which constitutes a segment of her broader program), swiftly devolved into something that can solely be characterized as utterly nonsensical bisexual banter. 

'Kindly help me settle into slumber.'

'That I shall. I am quite skilled in that particular regard as well.'

'Please, lay me down to rest.'

'My usual method involves cradling, allowing them to nestle comfortably in the crook of my arm—'

'Provide me with tender care.'

'—and I continue to embrace and gently stroke them.'

'Sustain me, please.'

'Absolutely! My goodness, there's nothing I wouldn't undertake to get you tucked away in bed.'

'I am indeed a famished infant.' 

'And within my possession rests everything you could possibly require.'

My apologies, yet transcribing that exchange evokes a sensation bordering on impropriety! Nevertheless, Ms. Barrymore's actions were far from over. During the current week, Natasha Lyonne, recognized from Poker Face, made an appearance on the program, and Barrymore re-introduced the comedic segment featuring Plaza. This occurred within a part of the broadcast which culminated with her moving on her hands and knees in Lyonne's direction, concurrently, the latter declared with strong emphasis, 'I am indeed the authoritative figure!' 

Such an occurrence, beloved reader, undeniably qualifies as genuinely queer tomfoolery. Yet, Ms. Barrymore has additionally championed the queer community through alternative means; for instance, her prolonged comedic portrayal as M3GAN (a character originating from the cinematic production M3GAN) while conducting an interview with Allison Williams, the leading actress of the aforementioned film.

For truly, no act is more indicative of queer flair than an excessive dedication to a comedic routine. Additionally, she welcomed musical artist Sam Smith as a guest, inaugurating their segment with the crucial inquiry, 'Pray tell, what activities does ‘Daddy' engage in at the automotive repair establishment?'

Furthermore, a palpable yearning was displayed concerning Tracee Ellis Ross's alluring social media posts designed to elicit admiration.

Repeatedly and consistently, despite opportunities to conform to conventional norms, Barrymore has invariably chosen a path of humorous irrationality. Furthermore, I harbor deep gratitude for the path she is currently forging. Should current happenings serve as a guide, within the year two thousand and twenty-three, the program hosted by Barrymore appears to be shifting dramatically towards a territory as eccentrically camp as the former Wendy Williams show, and indeed, exhibiting even more overt queer sensibility than Ellen's program, thereby adequately occupying two crucial vacancies created when both of those programs ceased broadcasting during the previous year. 

Supervised by Barrymore's keen oversight, the television program has transformed into something both peculiar and overtly queer, possessing a certain captivating sensuality, all in the most commendable fashion possible, and as a result, the LGBTQ+ online community has unequivocally benefited! Therefore, if you seek to infuse your day with cheer, I genuinely recommend locating any available video segment (that particular interview with Aubrey Plaza, for instance, remains perpetually ingrained in my mind without requiring any cognitive effort whatsoever) and thoroughly immerse yourself in the eccentricity. For indeed, Drew has now assumed the role of the ultimate nurturing figure for us all.