The below Drew Barrymore interview with Ellen was brought to my attention the other day by my effervescent friend, B.
After an extremely tumultuous childhood and early adulthood, Drew’s come a long way. The interview really portrays just how far she’s come and most importantly, how comfortable she is at where she is in life.
I highly recommend that you watch it but if you don’t, at least skip to 1:13.
Her happiness is highly infectious.
After years of battling with drugs, alcohol and a nutbag for a mum you just want to give her a squishy hug and say, “You deserve this…”
Having well settled into my 40’s myself, it’s empowering to see other women finally feel comfortable in their age.
Whether a woman – any woman – wants to reveal it or not, the important thing is that at some point in her journey she’s found contentment.
Who cares if Rebel Wilson is actually 36 not 29?
Are we really that gullible to think that every one in Hollywood is honest about their age?
All I care about is that Rebel makes me laugh. So hard.
And that she carries herself (as well as those nunchucks) with fiery spunk.
Who wouldn’t want a piece of that sassy self-confidence?
Isn’t that what we should be celebrating, encouraging each other to achieve?
To eventually be comfortable in our skin.
No matter at what age.
Do you feel your age has caught up with where you are in life? When do you feel most comfortable in your skin? Ever had a go at nunchucks?
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I have to say with all honesty that 40 is the best decade ever.
Peaceful confidence.
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I’m the same. I love Rebel. I don’t care how old she is and hate that it’s her own country’s media making a big deal about it!
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First I’ve heard about Rebel being older – I am so immune to the daily gossip! It is a shame she must have felt she had to say she was younger. I’m really comfortable in my own strength right now (skin could be a little less wrinkly). I agree that the 40’s are really an empowering time but I think most of us evolve into a feel of contentment with some challenges.
I love both Drew and Rebel – they both seem like such good, down to earth people! I feel really good at the age I am. I certainly wouldnt want to go back to being any younger!
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I constantly forget my age. I don’t think it’s either comfort or denial- I just don’t think about it! I love Drew and Rebel- talented ladies right there!
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Seriously, does age really matter? I have friends who are much older than me and much younger but age just doesn’t come into the equation when figuring out if they are good people to be around.
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That was my first thought – what? A Hollywood actress lying about her age? I’m shocked?! (Not)…seriously, I’m still in stiches over Snoop thinking he’s 41,.. It’s a cruel career, celebrity…also, who cares? What did catch my eye was Mia Freedman’s HILARIOUS defence of “brave celebrity journalism”…yep, real ground breaking stuff there.
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I have always been fond of Drew Barrymore and this interview just shows how amazingly down to earth she is. I also love Rebel’s humour and couldn’t care less if she was 25 or 35. Age shouldn’t matter in the scheme of things. I think I feel 30. I’m looking forward to this decade of child rearing and working in my life.
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Even though I’ve faced some of the biggest life challenges since I hit the big four oh, this has been my favourite decade so far and it just keeps getting better and better! I often can’t remember my age (I know I’m forty something…) but for me, it’s just a number. Age doesn’t matter, it’s the kind of person you are that counts.
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The older I get the more comfortable I feel about myself and the decisions that I make. How inspiring in Drew? Her happiness just bubbles over! Happy Friday lovely x
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Turning forty was a huge deal for me. Between 40 and 50 my life changed completely. Now I’m in my mid fifties and it’s all down hill! Seriously though, if we aren’t getting older we’re dead and I know which I’d rather.
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Oooh, I’d love to have a go at nunchucks! And I’m 21.. give or take 15 years or so…
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I love both Rebel and Drew. They are both strong, confident talented women. Who cares what age Rebel is? I don’t, it’s irrelevant. 🙂
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I do feel I have reached a place in my life where I feel more like me if that makes sense? It’s weird because I don’t feel like things have changed much in my mind from when I was about 11 and now there’s this life that sits pretty well perfectly with my mind most of the time I’m now 36 (but it wouldn’t be a normal month or even week without a Mummy meltdown, a few more hormones these days).
Great post again beautiful Grace, always getting us to think outside the square!
PS – Drew and Rebel are brilliant!
Have a gorgeous weekend xx
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I read Drews autobiography and it was a compelling read. Her childhood was terrible with drugs and partying the norm. I am so happy to hear how settled and content she is at this stage of her life. I think Rebel is amazing. I don’t know why there has been so much attention and drama over her age. It’s Hollywood! Every second person there changes their name and age!
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Honestly I never even think about my age. I’m just happy bring me.
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You have picked 2 of my favourite ladies… It is so important to be able to laugh at yourself and the more you laugh .. The more your skin feels like your own
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Who cares how old she is, it’s a shame we think we have to hide our age. I used to say I was 29 and now I can’t remember how old I really am sometimes. Lol! I’m loving being 46 or 47, and the best is yet to come. Have an awesome weekend. X
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I don’t know if I feel comfortable with my age just yet. Maybe I will when I hit 40. I hope so! I don’t want to be one of those women who feel the need to lie about their age forever – not that I care how old anyone else is really. Especially Rebel! She’s funny and talented, Ed of story.
Age is a state of mind. Just love the age you are right now, without worrying about chasing past youth, or being anxious about aging,.. you’ll always be happy!
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I’ve always loved Drew Barrymore. For someone with a rough background she sure has turned out great! Rebel Wilson always makes me laugh. I don’t how what age she is and all the stuff in the media about it lately has been so annoying!! I’m as comfortable as I can be with my age. Sometimes out of the blue I get a shock when I realise what age I am now because in my mind I still think I’m around 35! Somehow the older you get the faster the years go. Why is that? 😉
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Really apt post since today is my birthday!! 😛
I think the thing that gets to people isn’t that Rebel is 36 or 29..she’s funny no matter what age she is. It’s that SHE herself isn’t confident or comfortable enough in her own skin, despite the sassy girls she portrays on screen, to admit to her own age, even when called out.
But whatever it is.. this will blow over as soon as the next gossip comes up. Which is prob this morning or something haha
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I’m not sure how I feel about this and I’m not sure why Rebel is being hounded about her age. I worked for a model agency briefly in the late 80s (clearly not as a model at my 5ft nothing height) and it was the done thing to lie about your age.
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I’ve always felt disconnected with my age as a number. I’ve never really hung out with people my own age – always significantly older or younger. But I also don’t mind that!
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I love Drew Barrymore and Rebel Wilson, seriously who cares how old she is, it doesn’t make her any less funny.
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Oh I love Drew Barrymore. She looks so happy now and so she should be :))
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I love Drew Barrymore, I think she’s is great, and love that interview. She looks so happy. Age is just a number, it shouldn’t define you.
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I’m massive fans of both Drew and Rebel! Drew really really deserves that happiness. I’m feeling pretty comfortable with my age at the moment, although I’d love more energy 🙂 xx
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I turned 40 last year and for the first time in my life I feel all grown up! lol. I love my age. I am so much wiser and less reliant on alcohol. ha ha xx
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You will never again be as young as you are right now. I think we can spend a lot of time regretting not enjoying certain ages, but then forget to enjoy the age we are right now. I quite love my thirties, I must say!
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I’m really starting to feel my age in the last few years and I am still quite young in most respects! But my bones creak like an elderly woman! Time to start looking after myself better I think, with age comes the need to make more effort in some regards (sadly). Love Drew Barrymore! Been told my entire life I resemble her looks which I personally don’t see but made me like her more anyway 🙂
Interesting thoughts. I am having my own think about ‘age’ and ‘where I am at’ right now…pity I was thinking I was about 45 but then that would make me a mother at 1 seeing my DD is 44 in August. Sigh. However, I think I need to write a post about ‘labels’ i.e. who am I …because that’s my ‘crisis’ point right now. Love to you, young kiddo D xx
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Did you hear about the Maggie Gyllenhaal thing? Geez, I can’t think of a single reason why actresses might want the world to think they’re younger than they are!
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Oh how I love Rebel and Drew. If only I knew to love and accept my body as much as I do now when I was 18, it would have saved a lot of heart ache!! x
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I love Drew Barrymore and her movies. Its so nice to see her happy and content with turning 40. I’m 43 this year, but don’t feel it with my 2 girls keeping me busy. I also think Rebel is awesome and loved her in Pitch Perfect, who cares what age she is! x
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