Living Her Truth — Drew Barrymore Comes Out and Inspires Millions

Recently, Drew Barrymore shared something deeply personal that’s sparked waves of support across social media: she openly identified as bisexual. In a moment that felt both bold and natural, Barrymore affirmed a truth she’s hinted at before—one grounded in self-acceptance and love.

“Do I like women sexually? Yeah, I do. Totally. I have always considered myself bisexual,” Barrymore said, as reported by Contact Music. She added with characteristic candor, “I love a woman’s body. I think a woman and a woman together are beautiful, just as a man and a woman together are beautiful. Being with a woman is like exploring your own body through someone else.”

Though not the first time she’s spoken about attraction to women, this open acknowledgment felt different—more like a declaration of peace with herself than a headline-grabbing revelation. Fans praised her authenticity, calling it another example of her fearless vulnerability.

Barrymore’s honesty fits seamlessly into the story she’s always told through her life and work: one of resilience, evolution, and radical self-acceptance. From overcoming addiction as a teen to rebuilding her career and creating The Drew Barrymore Show, she’s shown time and again that there’s power in embracing imperfection.

The reaction from fans was overwhelming. Many thanked her for her openness, saying her words gave them courage to live authentically. Others praised her for normalizing bisexuality—especially for women whose past relationships with men often cause others to overlook their queer identity.

For Barrymore, sexuality is just one facet of who she is—a natural part of a full, ever-evolving life. “I don’t know if I’ll ever get married again,” she once said. “But I’m open to love in whatever form it takes.” That openness—to love, to growth, to change—is exactly what continues to define her.

At fifty, Drew Barrymore isn’t reinventing herself—she’s reaffirming who she’s always been. Her story is one of freedom: the freedom to love who you love, to speak your truth, and to live without shame. For a woman who’s been in the public eye since childhood, her message is refreshingly simple yet powerful—being real is far more beautiful than being perfect.