Drew Barrymore Swears She Didn’t Creep Out Oprah Winfrey

Awkward Encounter on Queen Latifah Show Prompted Claim

Drew Barrymore is clearing the air about an alleged awkward encounter with Oprah Winfrey. During a recent appearance on “The Queen Latifah Show,” Barrymore was accused of creeping out Winfrey.

Barrymore's Version of Events

Barrymore told her side of the story on her own talk show, “The Drew Barrymore Show,” explaining that she had been trying to be playful and compliment Winfrey.

“I was like, ‘Your skin is amazing. You look better than me. You look better than anybody,’” Barrymore said. “And she was like, ‘Thank you, that’s so nice of you.’ And then later, I heard through the grapevine that she thought I was hitting on her.”

Winfrey's Response

Winfrey has not publicly commented on the incident, but a source close to her told People magazine that she was not offended by Barrymore's comments.

“Oprah is a very confident woman and she knows that Drew is a genuine person,” the source said. “She didn’t take it the wrong way.”

Barrymore's Apology

Despite Winfrey’s understanding, Barrymore still felt the need to apologize for her behavior.

“I want to apologize to Oprah,” Barrymore said. “I love Oprah. I respect Oprah.”

Conclusion

The alleged awkward encounter between Drew Barrymore and Oprah Winfrey is a reminder that even the most well-intentioned compliments can be misconstrued. It’s important to be mindful of our words and actions, especially when interacting with people we respect.