When Stewart visibly reacted to Barrymore’s contact throughout a previous episode of “The Drew Barrymore Present,” viewers shortly speculated that rigidity existed between the 2.

Now, the 2 girls are setting the report straight, not letting damaging feedback outline them. 

In an upcoming episode of Barrymore’s long-running program, Stewart made her first look for the reason that rumors sparked.

Barrymore introduced up the feud allegations and identified to the businesswoman, saying, “Individuals thought that we had beef — or that you just had beef with me over that — and I did not get it. I used to be so shocked.”

 Stewart clarified that her response on TV was not from a spot of hate, as an alternative, it was her private desire. “Oh, I simply do not prefer to be petted on tv,” Stewart mentioned, per Individuals Journal. Barrymore then responded, “Understood, Martha. I will not pet you once more.”

The life-style mogul made an commentary as an ardent watcher of this system and has seen how very snug the host will get together with her visitor. Stewart contrasted that function with hers, telling the group, “She’s a really cozy lady, do not you suppose?” earlier than including, “I am not so cozy.”

The “Blended” actress admitted to the distinction and joked that her sensitive nature is not pushing anybody away, and individuals are drawn to Stewart’s affect and instance.

She added, “It’s true, and I believe you have given folks lots of confidence in life via sustaining being true to your self. That is been a really guiding mild for us.”

The dialog comes nearly a yr after their much-talked-about TV incident, the place the 84-year-old pushed the “Charlie’s Angel” actress. 

As The Blast beforehand reported, the interplay between the pair began off with Barrymore leaning near Stewart and asking what makes her really feel “gentle and gooey.”

The “Scream” star took it a step additional and playfully caressed Stewart’s arm whereas nonetheless urgent on what her thought of tender therapy was. 

“If you’re handled like a woman?” Barrymore requested, to which Martha merely replied, “It is good.” When the mother of two tried to proceed with the questions, Stewart shortly shoved off her hand, joking that she was the “unsuitable gender.”

The “50 First Dates” star’s hands-on perspective together with her invitees has earned her criticism, and he or she has since admitted that protecting her house isn’t her energy. 

She overtly expressed that her behavior of sitting near visitors comes from her pure want to attach with folks. Barrymore recalled being remoted in the course of the pandemic, which made her notice how a lot she values human presence. 

Whereas she acknowledged that her affectionate technique won’t be snug for everybody, she now accepts it as a part of who she is. “It isn’t everybody’s favourite, however I am sorry to these folks,” the actress apologized. 

Though each Stewart and Barrymore have now clarified the change, Barrymore first spoke about it earlier within the yr, per Individuals. 

Throughout an look on “Watch What Occurs Stay with Andy Cohen,” the “Gray Gardens” star disclosed that she believed Stewart was solely teasing and that Stewart does like her.

Barrymore defined that the web fully misinterpret the scene and blew it out of proportion. She then revealed that early on, she puzzled if the TV persona was not keen on her, however she is now not anxious, as she believes the entrepreneur likes her.