FANS have praised Drew Barrymore after she offered comfort and support to a crying audience member.
The former child star left the crowd in tears after answering an emotional question from a fan.
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Drew, 49, allowed a guest from his audience to share his experience as an immigrant from Italy who has lived in New York City “since August.”
The young woman, named Lexie, immediately began crying as she tried to share her story, prompting the 50 First Dates star to reach out and hold her hand.
The fan asked if she could hug the Drew Barrymore Show host, to which she replied, “Of course!”
Drew and his guest hugged and then fell into the stands together as the entire crowd roared with laughter.
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Once the fan settled into the movie star’s lap, she explained her story of moving from Italy and how homesick she was.
The ET alum began offering advice, saying, “Transitions are really hard, no one talks about it.
“If you wanted to get here and you got here, isn’t that a big deal?”
Lexie confessed that she “cried the first three months” of her international move, but Drew noted that she “survived” that period.
“What have you done that you’re proud of yourself?” Drew asked, to which the guest explained that even though she’s “super shy,” she booked a “one-way ticket” and moved to New York alone.
The host responded, “Okay, so you faced a fear and did it alone. You’re brave, you’re bold, you have someone. Give yourself this time and be honest.
“What can you do with [the next] six months? Don’t be scared and wait for the time to run out. Be as proactive as you have been.
“So whatever your dream is, go after it.”
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The Official Drew Barrymore Show Instagram account shared the special moment, leaving fans flooding the comments section with praise for the actress.
Lexie started off with a heartfelt message to Drew, thanking him for being her support during this difficult time.
“Hi! I’m the girl in the video. Thanks for listening to my story. I followed a lot of your advice,” she wrote.
“Thank you for the beautiful words you said. After talking to you I felt better, understood and free. Your advice is having a huge impact on my life.
“You helped me understand a lot of things that I wasn’t ready to metabolize. You changed the way I see my life now and I will be forever grateful to you, Drew.
Don’t be scared and wait for the time to run out. Be as proactive as you have been. So, whatever your dream is, go after it.
Drew Barrymore
FAN COMMENTS
Nearly 1,800 people liked the comment, with others noting how Drew’s show is “like therapy” for so many viewers.
“That was so sweet. One on one and the audience was there with them. Very touching,” one commented.
“I love how everyone around you automatically falls into Drew Barrymore’s comforting and supportive sitting position, forming a big circle of love,” agreed a second.
“Draw your positivity/words/love shining through!” a third praised it.
“Imagine saying that at some point in my life I cried in Drew Barrymore’s lap and she was so nice and understanding that she empowered me to carry on!” a fourth mentioned.
“I want Drew to be a professional therapist,” a fifth admitted.
“Ms. Barrymore is so pure and kind. We need more of her in the world,” wrote another.
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