Drew Barrymore reveals her secret battle with ‘self-doubt’ as she prepares to visit Australia for the first time in five years
Drew Barrymore is heading to Australia for the first time in five years.
The 49-year-old actress will take the stage as guest of honor at wellness brand Wanderlust’s ‘True North’ event.
And in a candid interview with the Sunday Telegraph Before her visit, Drew opened up about her ongoing struggle with self-confidence, despite her phenomenal success.
“I was living in the most unsafe place I’ve ever known, so I was always going outside, drinking a lot and doing all sorts of things to escape from this cage,” she admitted.
‘I don’t know. I’ll be 50 soon and then I’ll have to build a house here where it’s nice to live, because the outside world is out of my control…’
“I want to be able to turn inward and know that I can find peace there. That’s a shocking turn of events.”
The actress also reflected on her struggle with self-criticism, saying she feels like everyone looks at themselves with “negative self-talk, which is critical and unaccepting.”
Drew, known for her starring roles in Charlie’s Angels and The Wedding Singer, will share her life’s journey with audiences at the ICC Sydney Theatre on August 2 and the Brisbane Convention Centre on August 3.
Drew Barrymore, 49, (pictured) will take the stage as guest of honor at wellness brand Wanderlust Down Under’s ‘True North’ event
The Hollywood icon began her acting career at a young age and made a major impact with her role in ET
Since then, she has maintained her top position in the film world and achieved numerous box office hits.
The actress made the transition to television hosting in 2020, when she hosted her own talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.
Drew is also a passionate advocate for wellness practices and mental health awareness.
In a candid interview with the Sunday Telegraph ahead of her visit, Drew spoke openly about her ongoing battle with self-confidence, despite her phenomenal success
In April, Drew said she was “excited” to be performing on stage in Australia, where she would be speaking with a select group of talent including Tones and I, Terri Irwin, Emma Watkins and Baker Boy.
“My life’s journey has been an extraordinary odyssey and I’m thrilled to be sharing my life story, filled with my successes, setbacks and everything in between, with you all in one of my favorite countries, Australia, on Wanderlust True North,” she said in a statement at the time.
“This will be an unforgettable evening filled with heartwarming laughter, joy and an abundance of touching moments that will inspire you to be the best version of yourself, and as Wanderlust emphasizes ‘Find your True North’,” she added.
“I was in the most unsafe place I’ve ever known, so I was always going outside or drinking or doing all kinds of things to escape this cage,” she admitted.