Drew Barrymore on why she's stayed silent on the #FreeBritney movement

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“I feel that there’s a human being at the core of this. But since she put herself out there more … she’s the key to her freedom,” Barrymore tells ET Canada. “This is about her and her life and everybody deserves the freedom to make mistakes or a success of their life and everything in between. That is what a life is.”

“So whether it’s about her or anyone else, I want people to have their civil liberties; to have the freedom to live their lives,” she adds.

Up until now, Barrymore says she’s been supporting Spears “silently.” She tells ET she didn’t feel it was right — especially not knowing her personally — to address the pop star’s situation on social media.

“I think one of the things I thought that I could [do to] respect her the most is not Instagram about it, and not talk on social media. This is too big for that,” she explains. “But I also think on the other side of the coin, the noise had to be made in order to start to have change here. Social media is a very tricky animal. It can lead to great outcry and people listening, and it can also be a place that has a little bit of empty calories.”

 

[Doja Kitten]

Is it warm enough for you outside baby 

[carlosallauca]

is she talking NOW just to promote her show? hmm, ok.

[MyAccountGotBanned]

Maybe Britney will give her the interview?!

[dfffff]

 

[ChaosMoogle]

1 hour ago, carlosallauca said:

is she talking NOW just to promote her show? hmm, ok.

Lmao! No, I don’t think so. But that gave me a good chuckle.

I think she was on there to promote her show and, because it’s a hot topic, Britney’s trial came up somehow.

I could be wrong but, I don’t see her just sitting down to talk about Britney Spears. And then to plug herself while doing it? Idk, I just don’t see it

[bas che]

Drew Barrywho? When was the last time she had a successful film? 2001? This is a prime example of celebrities showing their support when there’s something for them to gain. 

[Marlean]

22 minutes ago, bas che said:

Drew Barrywho? When was the last time she had a successful film? 2001? This is a prime example of celebrities showing their support when there’s something for them to gain. 

I don't think we should be so quick to judge though. When was the last time Britney showed another celebrity support? 

[Crayboy]

12 minutes ago, Marlean said:

I don't think we should be so quick to judge though. When was the last time Britney showed another celebrity support? 

I agree, but not the same thing. Britney’s been silenced for the last 13 years. Different thing

[Moscow]

21 minutes ago, Marlean said:

I don't think we should be so quick to judge though. When was the last time Britney showed another celebrity support? 

Britney has been silenced from 13 years, she hasn't been able to structure her life to talk about someone else in the first place. 

[bas che]

22 minutes ago, Marlean said:

I don't think we should be so quick to judge though. When was the last time Britney showed another celebrity support? 

She recently spoke highly of JLo and Cher. It was genuine. 

[FemmeFataleBrit]

… and this is exactly why she hasn’t spoken out. Y’all just attack anyone who says something that y’all don’t like. The gist is the same. We all want Britney to be freed. 

[ObsessedBritFan1]

Well I mean … she’s in the public eye now and it’s a pressing hot topic … it’s bound she will be asked during promotion. I don’t think she’s actively trying to get publicity by instrumentally talking about Britney. This is just show bizz. 

[NoWorries]

2 hours ago, carlosallauca said:

is she talking NOW just to promote her show? hmm, ok.

Wow maybe she respects it. Lets stop thinking negative about her supporting Britney.  In with anger out with love . 

[Anti-Hero]

She’s basically saying that she didn’t want to speak out until Britney herself spoke out, which I can respect. We go nuclear with opinions here sometimes haha yikes

[Moscow]

I don't know why people are hating on Drew, Brit topic is hot and everyone will talk about it everybody has their ways + Drew isn't even that relevant to spread this kind of awareness in the first place. 

She also suffered a lot of trauma during her childhood. 

[LeglessJamie]

This sounds heartwarming. She actually seem to care about her as a human being.

[Marlean]

1 hour ago, Crayboy said:

I agree, but not the same thing. Britney’s been silenced for the last 13 years. Different thing

Tell me who she supported before that without them supporting her. 

[Alexa]

Don’t jump down Drew’s throat, she’s one of the most genuine people in the business and she’s been through her own **** too. 

[thisforumwhacknow]

2 hours ago, bas che said:

Drew Barrywho? When was the last time she had a successful film? 2001? This is a prime example of celebrities showing their support when there’s something for them to gain. 

Omg... This fanbase. Sometimes I can't. Why do you guys make connections that are so unnecessary? Drew has been very successful since her "prime", if anything she has aged gracefully into her career and different career pivots, similar to Britney. I mean, many people would say the same thing about Britney over the past few years, "What else has she done? Besides Vegas?"

Drew doesn't need to "gain" anything. She's the host of a talk show, every talk show is talking about #FREEBRITNEY. You do realize talk shows cover... pop culture, right?

So it's not about gain, it's about... covering the current climate of the world. 

Please stop making ridiculous connections thinking everyone is trying to "gain" something unless you have proof. The only person trying to gain something right now is everyone behind Team Con. This is a PSA for everyone on this forum. Stop the baseless accusations. Use your logical mind. Think big picture before you attack someone - what she said was very respectful, and this is your reaction...

SMH.