Drew Barrymore Makes Huge Beauty Statement, Goes Makeup-Free And Throws Extensions On The Floor

Drew Barrymore hosted Pamela Anderson on her ABC talk show last Tuesday, and she was inspired to go natural for a moment like the Baywatch alum. Other guests, including Valerie Bertinelli and the studio audience, followed suit by sitting through the episode makeup-free.

Drew discussed the realities of aging with Pamela, who made headlines for attending 2022’s Paris Fashion Week with no makeup on. She has since shown up at high-profile events barefaced while advocating for realistic beauty standards for women.

Drew Barrymore talks aging with Pamela Anderson and Valerie Bertinelli, throws hair extensions on the floor

Drew took things a bit further as she ripped out her hair extensions mid-conversation, leaving her guests and the audience shocked. She admitted to losing her locks due to perimenopause, hence why she uses add-ons. Valerie was impressed with the bold move, while Pamela complimented her, saying her natural hair looked beautiful.

It is not Drew’s first time speaking up about menopause, as she announced a brand ambassadorship deal with Dr. Kellyann’s perimenopause and menopause daily supplement in February. She has used her platform to destigmatize the “dreaded M-word” and the symptoms that come with it.

Inspired by Pamela Anderson

Drew and her audience must experience some relief like Pamela did when she first went make-up-free. The model said she was tired of playing her former sex symbol characters and wanted to be herself, hence the daring decision. She went from pioneering smokey eye makeup in the ‘90s, to now inspiring women to ditch the products.

Although Drew has no plans to ditch makeup, she was inspired to relax from trying to appear perfect. She also noted that good hair was more important to her, as it helped her feel confident with her natural looks. Gillian Anderson and Gayle King also joined the ladies at the roundtable to share their experiences with aging in the spotlight.