Drew Barrymore Faces Backlash for Continuing Talk Show Amid WGA Strike

Drew Barrymore defends her decision to resume production of her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, amid the ongoing Writers Guild strike. In a video statement, Barrymore states that the show will be in compliance with the strike rules and emphasizes that there are other people's jobs on the line. She denies the involvement of a PR machine and expresses her willingness to accept responsibility for her decision. The show's return is partly motivated by the experiences during the pandemic and the desire to provide a source of support for viewers during challenging times.