Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore has openly declared that she cannot envision herself in a relationship with a younger man. During a lively 'Drew's News' segment on the latest episode of 'The Drew Barrymore Show', the celebrated star got remarkably candid about her dating experiences in a discussion with co-host Ross Mathews and Food Network personality Sunny Anderson, as reported by 'People' magazine.
Dating Should Be Fun, But Men Have 'Lost the Memo'
Ross Mathews, 46, who married his husband Wellinthon Garcia in 2022, initiated the conversation by reminding everyone, "Can everybody remember that dating is supposed to be fun? You know, like, go out and just have fun." Barrymore, 50, quickly responded with a humorous yet pointed quip, "Can you tell the men I go on dates with that? Because they have lost the memo. I love to, like, date from Psychos.com. I'm not kidding. I've had a bad run." This exchange highlighted her ongoing frustrations with the contemporary dating scene.
Barrymore's Firm Stance Against Dating Younger Men
Sunny Anderson, also 50, then probed Barrymore about whether she had ever considered dating men in their twenties. Barrymore's reaction was immediate and unequivocal. "You know what?" she replied, "no, I'm totally grossed out by that. No, I have children and it seems wrong now." The actress shares two daughters, aged 13 and 11, with her ex-husband Will Kopelman, and her maternal perspective clearly influences her dating preferences.
Anderson's Contrasting View on Age-Gap Relationships
In defense of her own dating preferences, Anderson shared a different viewpoint, stating, "Well, you might have tried a 20-something and it didn't go well. I have tried the 20-somethings and it was fabulous." When Mathews inquired about her age during those experiences, Anderson revealed she was in her forties at the time, emphasizing it was purely for fun before her current partner moved in.
The Importance of Early Screening in Dating
Anderson elaborated on her approach to serious dating, stressing the need to weed out incompatible partners early. She explained, "Yeah, because you don't care. But if it's, like, real dating. I need to know, honey, before we go on the date, like where do you, I wanna know where you stand politically, I wanna know if you think that I have a right to make decisions for my own body. I do wanna know what TV shows you watch and why. I wanna know all the stuff I do. I wanna weed them out early." This insight adds depth to the discussion about modern relationship dynamics.
Drew Barrymore frequently uses her platform to discuss personal topics, including her challenges with modern dating. Her daytime talk show, currently in its sixth season, serves as a space for such honest conversations, resonating with audiences who face similar issues in today's complex romantic landscape.
