Drew Barrymore shared a humorous yet somewhat dramatic story on her talk show, recounting how she took vengeance on an ex-boyfriend who had cheated on her. During a conversation with her guest, SZA, Barrymore revealed how she went to extreme lengths to get back at the unfaithful ex. She described taking all his belongings from her house, placing them in his car, and then rolling his vehicle down his driveway, leaving it there as a statement. But the revenge didn’t stop there. Barrymore also made the woman her ex was cheating with meet him for drinks, where she made him sit silently and listen to both of them talk, before dropping him off and telling him to “get out.”
While the name of the ex was kept secret, Barrymore shared that they’re now on good terms, calling him a “dear friend.” She explained that they were both young and made mistakes. Despite the intense moment of retaliation, Barrymore later expressed how they were able to reconcile and maintain a positive relationship, acknowledging that both had grown since then.
SZA, hearing this, was inspired by Barrymore’s bold approach, commenting that it wasn’t stupid but “fire” and expressing interest in learning her “old tricks.” The conversation turned reflective when Barrymore talked about how, after time, she was able to forgive and make amends. However, SZA seemed less convinced about the idea of future reconciliation, humorously countering that “time passes” instead of heals, a sentiment that drew a laugh from the audience and Barrymore.