Valerie Bertinelli offered words of support to Drew Barrymore, encouraging her not to apologize for her naturally affectionate personality. This came during a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show where the co-hosts discussed the positive effects of human touch.
A Discussion on the Power of Touch
During a segment on The Drew Barrymore Show, Barrymore, Bertinelli, and Ross Mathews discussed a 2017 Wired article highlighting studies about how human touch can improve happiness, success, and stress levels. Barrymore acknowledged her tendency to be physically affectionate, admitting, “I may or may not have brought this story to the news desk because I’m known to glom on to other humans.” She then expressed concern that her touchy nature might not be appreciated by everyone, apologizing for any discomfort it may cause.
Bertinelli quickly countered Barrymore’s self-deprecating remarks. “Do not apologize for being so authentic,” she insisted, taking Barrymore’s hand. “I mean, touch is what keeps us connected. Communication is what keeps us in. You are communicating and touching. You are doing your job. That’s what you’re here on this Earth to do.” Mathews echoed Bertinelli’s sentiment, emphasizing that Barrymore’s affectionate nature is a genuine part of who she is. “It’s so authentically you,” he said. “This is how you are. You couldn’t change you if you tried.”
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Barrymore’s Journey with Physical Affection
Barrymore acknowledged her naturally touchy personality, while also recognizing that it’s not universally appreciated. She expressed relief in learning about the scientific benefits of touch. Over the past five seasons of her talk show, Barrymore’s affectionate interview style, which often involves holding hands or hugging guests, has drawn both praise and criticism. She has since mentioned working on her “proximity” to interviewees and maintaining a “physical distance” moving forward.
Last month, Barrymore revealed a conversation with Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, where she admitted being told to “back off a little bit” due to her touchy nature. Erivo offered a different perspective, suggesting that negative reactions to physical touch often stem from fear. “I think we get a bit afraid of physical connection,” Erivo explained. “I think we assume that physical connection can only be romantic.” She emphasized the importance of non-romantic physical communication, stating, “However we need to communicate, it’s how we need to communicate. And I think we don’t give enough credit to how we communicate with our friends physically.”
The Drew Barrymore Show airs weekdays on CBS.
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Credits: EW
