Drew Barrymore addresses cringe Martha Stewart moment and defends being a close talker

Drew Barrymore set the record straight on an awkward viral moment with Martha Stewart and explained why explained why she sits so close to guests on her talk show. Drew Barrymore set the record straight on that awkward viral moment with Martha Stewart and explained why explained why she sits so close to guests on her talk show On Wednesday, the 49-year-old actress defended her habit of leaning in during conversation In August of 2024, she publicly admitted she would work on 'practicing physical distance' with her guests in 2025 — which Burleson brought up. Barrymore jokingly got too-close for comfort with Burleson who asked the ET actress if she had ever pulled away if a guest had bad-breath during moments of close proximity Addressing the quirk, she replied: 'All I'm thinking about also is "How's my breath?" Here's the best news, no one has had bad breath yet and I am like pupil to pupil' She also claimed she 'can't control' the need to dramatically lean in during conversation In August of 2024, she publicly admitted she would work on 'practicing physical distance' with her guests in 2025 — which Burleson brought up Cohen recalled the cringe-inducing interaction Barrymore had with Martha Stewart that set tongues wagging after she got a up-close and personal with the 83-year-old lifestyle queen In the now-viral clip, Barrymore is seen leaning towards the cookbook author when mid-conversation Stewart playfully pushed the brunette beauty away 'I think she was just teasing,' Barrymore said, recalling the moment Later in the interview, the Big Miracle star also admitted the 'craziest' place she has had sex after previously telling actor Terry Crews she had 'done the deed in many public places.'