Drew Barrymore can’t wait to turn 50.
The actress is the cover star of AARP The Magazine‘s February/March 2025 issue, reflecting on her upcoming milestone birthday, her career and personal life.
Barrymore, who turns 50 on Feb. 22, told the magazine she wants to celebrate by hanging with her daughters Olive, 12, and Frankie, 10, and cooking with friends while doing “some real middle-aged woman s—.”
“It can’t come soon enough,” she said of her birthday. “I feel like Frodo [in The Lord of the Rings]: I see that brass ring and I’m so excited! I have no issues with aging — this is the happiest I’ve been in my life.”
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The host of The Drew Barrymore Show got emotional in a video interview with AARP The Magazine while discussing her evolving perspective on aging and her goals for the future.
“You just realize you’re gonna live X amount of years, if you’re lucky, and I would like to live the second half of my life like the B side a record, not the same way as the A side,” the star said in the video.
“My whole life I’ve been worried and stressed and, like, happy and having the best time ever. I would have never guessed that I would feel peace,” Barrymore added through tears. “… This last decade has been the most ass-kicking and furthering of my life, and it is finally bringing peace.”
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Speaking to PEOPLE in April 2024, Barrymore shared what she would want to tell her younger self.
“If I had tried to give advice to my younger self, I wouldn’t have listened! When you’re young, you think you know everything, and I was very stubborn and rebellious, so I not only didn’t listen to advice, whatever advice I got, I just basically did the opposite,” she said at the time.
“But I would like this little girl to know that she will be a good mom and she will really care about her kids,” she added.
Why Drew Barrymore Is ‘So Excited’ About Turning 50 (Exclusive)
As Drew Barrymore approaches her milestone 50th birthday, the actress and entrepreneur is feeling nothing but excitement and gratitude for the journey ahead.
In an exclusive interview with People magazine, Barrymore opened up about her feelings as she prepares to enter her fifth decade. “I am so excited about turning 50,” she shared. “I feel like I have so much more to explore and learn about myself and the world around me.”
Barrymore, who has been in the spotlight since she was a child star, has experienced her fair share of ups and downs in the public eye. However, she has remained resilient and optimistic throughout it all. “I have learned so much about myself and what truly matters in life over the years,” she explained. “I am grateful for all of the experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today.”
As she looks ahead to the next chapter in her life, Barrymore is focused on self-care, personal growth, and continuing to pursue her passions. “I want to continue to challenge myself, try new things, and push my boundaries,” she said. “Turning 50 feels like a fresh start, and I am excited to see where this next chapter takes me.”
Fans of the beloved actress can expect to see even more from her in the coming years, as she continues to evolve and grow both personally and professionally. “I am so grateful for all of the love and support I have received throughout my career,” Barrymore added. “I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
As Drew Barrymore embarks on this new chapter in her life, it is clear that she is full of optimism, gratitude, and excitement for what lies ahead. Here’s to 50 more years of inspiration, resilience, and joy for this beloved actress and entrepreneur.
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