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Drew Barrymore Recounts “Shocking” Breakup Over Boyfriend’s Mother Moving In
In a candid revelation on her daytime program, The Drew Barrymore Show, actress Drew Barrymore shared a surprising anecdote about a past relationship that ended abruptly due to an unforeseen domestic arrangement. During Tuesday morning’s broadcast, Barrymore detailed a breakup stemming from her then-boyfriend’s unexpected proposition involving his mother, sparking discussion among her “Drew Crew” co-hosts, Valerie Bertinelli and Ross Mathews.
Dating Horror Story: Mother-in-Law Move-In
The conversation on The Drew Barrymore Show revolved around viral dating horror stories, specifically those involving overbearing mothers. This led the 50-year-old actress to disclose her own experience, recalling a relationship that concluded after her partner suggested his mother would be moving in with them indefinitely. This revelation occurred as the panel discussed a separate viral account of a bride who called off her wedding upon discovering her fiancé had secretly purchased a house with his mother.
‘This happened to me,’ Barrymore stated, drawing a parallel to the viral bride’s situation. She clarified that while not engaged at the time, she experienced a similar shock regarding a partner’s family involvement.
Sudden Cohabitation Twist
Barrymore elaborated on the breakup story, explaining her initial enthusiasm about moving in with a boyfriend in Los Feliz, California. “We get the most cute little house… I’m like, ‘I’m gonna be a hipster with my live-in boyfriend!'” she recounted, expressing her initial excitement about the prospect of cohabitation.
However, the situation took an unexpected turn soon after they settled into their new home. “We move in, and he goes, ‘By the way, my mom is going to come stay with us.'” Barrymore described her initial reaction as questioning the duration of the visit.
“And he goes, ‘Like, maybe forever, indefinitely. She’s gonna move in with us.'”
“I Gotta Go”: The Breakup
Upon hearing the boyfriend’s plan for his mother to move in “indefinitely,” Barrymore decisively ended the relationship. “I literally go: ‘I gotta go. I gotta go.’ Are you out of your mind? Your mother? Have I met your mother?” she questioned in disbelief.
The boyfriend’s response, “‘No.’ I’m like, ‘So I don’t know your mother,’ and he’s like, ‘No, I-I think you’ll be fine,'” further cemented her decision to leave.
Barrymore recounted her immediate reaction: “‘I have mother issues. I’m leaving. Here’s my laundry basket. I’m out.'”
Past Marriages and Relationships
Barrymore is known for her openness about dating experiences on her talk show. Prior to the current season, the show was renewed for a sixth season. The actress has been married three times and has two daughters, Olive, 12, and Frankie, 10, with her third husband, Will Kopelman.
Brief First Marriage
Her first marriage occurred at age 19 to businessman Jeremy Thomas. The union lasted less than a month, ending just 19 days after they wed, following a six-week courtship.
Marriage to Tom Green
Barrymore’s second marriage was to comedian Tom Green, whom she met on the set of “Charlie’s Angels” in 2000. They married in 2001, but divorced the following year.
Marriage to Will Kopelman and Divorce
Her third marriage was to Kopelman. They began dating in 2011, married in 2012, and divorced in 2016 after four years. Barrymore has described her divorce from Kopelman as profoundly “devastating” and a lengthy process to overcome.