Actress and former talk show host Rosie O’Donnell wasted no time showing her support for her co-star Drew Barrymore after she apologized for seemingly crossing the picket line and revealed plans to stop production of her show following the backlash.
O’Donnell previously offered Barrymore a word of caution, urging the movie star to “apologise to the WGA for disrespecting the work of a professional writer.”
Read on to learn more.
Rosie O’Donnell Approves Drew Barrymore’s Apology
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In a recent update on Instagram, Barrymore has now taken the bold step of pausing the premiere of her show until after the Hollywood writers’ strike ends, following the uproar and backlash from her initial decision to release new episodes.
“I have listened to everyone, and I have made the decision to pause the premiere of the show until the protests are over,” he said in his announcement. “I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who worked on the show and made it what it is today.”
He added, “We’re really trying to find a way forward. And I really hope for an industry-wide solution soon.”
After her statement, O’Donnell quickly took to her Instagram page to show her support for Barrymore by re-sharing her apology with the caption, “perfect.”
Rosie O’Donnell Urges Drew Barrymore To End Her Show
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O’Donnell previously took to Instagram to express her views on the matter after Barrymore announced that she will be airing a new episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Monday. By sharing an article written by Elizabeth Grey, O’Donnell urged her co-stars to reconsider taping her chat show while the strike was in progress, a move some considered crossing the picket line.
“Stop filming the show. Stop asking spectators to cross the picket line. Then ask someone to help you make three declarative sentences,” the post begins.
It continued, “They should go along these lines: I made a mistake. I apologize to the WGA for disrespecting the work of professional writers. I apologize to all union members who faced real difficulties because I lived a life of luxury.”
Fans Divided Over Drew Barrymore’s Decision To Pause Her Show
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Several fans took to the comments section of Barrymore’s post to write their mixed reactions, with some thanking her for stopping her performance and others claiming she was “bullied”.
“This is certainly the right choice on MANY levels. You grew up in this industry. You KNOW how important it is to stand in solidarity with writers until the strike is over. Your presentation won’t last long if you go ahead with the prime. This is definitely the best way to do what’s best for writers and everyone in the industry going forward. STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!”
Another wrote, “Unity is what is needed. Glad you got there.”
“I hate this – Drew, you’ve been bullied for being real about the business and how the show must go on,” said one fan who felt the actress was being pressured to end her show. “But I know that as an Actor and Director myself, it must be difficult.”
Another commented, “Sorry you’re getting serious criticism from others who are against your decision. I think you are brave to continue your show and support your staff.”
Drew Barrymore Says It’s ‘Bigger’ Than Her
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In her initial response to the backlash arising from her decision to continue taping her show, Barrymore defended herself and decided to take “full responsibility” for it.
“There’s nothing I can do or say at this point to make it okay,” the “Charlie’s Angels” actor said in the since-deleted video. “I want to own the decision so it’s not a PR protected situation, and I’ll just take full responsibility for my actions. I know there is nothing I can do to fix this problem for those who don’t fit. I fully accept it.”
As for why she decided to resume, Barrymore stated that the decision was “bigger” than her and that “other people’s jobs are on the line.” He apologized to the writers and the union, explaining that “when things are so difficult, it’s hard to make decisions from that place.”
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