Barrymore Bold Career Transformation: On September 10, 2023, daytime TV star Drew Barrymore sparked a symbolic fire that transformed her career. Despite opposition from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the public, Barrymore fearlessly announced the return of her talk show.
This bold move sent shock waves through the industry, and it was only a few days later, that Barrymore posted a fake apology on Instagram that she has since removed. As the sun rose on Sunday, September 17, Barrymore said her show would stay off until the writer’s strike calmed down.
On May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) ended talks with Hollywood giants represented by the AMPTP due to irreconcilable differences. Without a contract to protect its members, the WGA declared a work slowdown, preventing writers from participating in numerous high-profile projects.
On September 18, Drew Barrymore boldly declared the revival of her chat show, ignoring the writer’s influence. Her reason? Many jobs reportedly dangle by a thread. However, the WGA swiftly clarified that Barrymore’s show fell under its jurisdiction. After returning, she was dangerously near to being labeled a “scab.”
Drew Barrymore was caught in a storm she generated as popular opinion changed. Her beloved picture of empathy became an inadvertent villain.
On September 15, Barrymore released an Instagram video of herself crying and apologizing. Without makeup, her eyes were filled with tears. She apologized to the writing community and union for her strong choice’s disruption. Her words said she was remorseful, but her actions proved she would continue her show.
Barrymore often asked, “Why am I doing this?” when being good. Because her work was at stake, she didn’t change her position despite the sudden attention. She had to erase her Instagram videos, leaving just her heartfelt plea, because the abuse continued.
Drew Barrymore waved a “white flag” on Sunday, September 17, as she emerged from this intense altercation. So her show would return later. She apologized again but for a good reason. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes should conclude soon and reasonably, she urged.
The most exciting phase of the 2023 WGA strike is gone. It shows how strong unions can be and, more crucially, how unpredictable public opinion can be. Drew Barrymore wants her chat show followers back.
READ MORE: Postponement of The Drew Barrymore Show: A Bold Move Amid Industry Strikes
