No one knows about public scrutiny better than Drew Barrymore. She grew up in the public eye and became conscious of her appearance at an extremely young age.
On Wednesday, during a segment of The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress shared about the plastic surgery she had as a teenager. She had become uncomfortable with her body at that time.
While discussing breast cancer and the significance of mammograms, the talk show host posed some questions. “What if someone’s had a breast reduction, like me?” she asked. “What if someone has had breast implants or other enhancements, which a lot of people have?” she inquired further. “How do these changes to our bodies affect the examination process?”
Guest OBGYN Dr. Kameelah Phillips answered. She explained that “imaging is really crucial” and that if a mammogram doesn’t work, patients can opt for an ultrasound.
Drew has been open about her decision to have surgery in 1992 when she was just 17 years old. In 1998, she told the New York Daily News, “I really love my body the way it is now. There’s something really awkward about how women feel about their breasts because men look at them so often. When your breasts are large, you become very self-conscious. Your back starts to hurt. And no matter what you wear, you seem heavy. It’s really uncomfortable.”
The mother of two later told People that she hadn’t had any more plastic surgery since then. She said it was because she has a “highly addictive personality” and was afraid she wouldn’t be able to stop. In 2023, she told the magazine, “I haven’t done anything, and I want to keep it that way for as long as possible. I don’t judge anyone for getting plastic surgery. But I don’t see myself doing it. I worry that I’d keep wanting more, getting this or that procedure done. That scares me because of how I am with things. So, I’m holding off on making any changes.”
She also humorously added, “And, I’m looking forward to seeing what I’ll look like as a leather bag in the future!”
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