The Blended actress made a very candid confession about what she wears under her clothes during Tuesday’s April 14 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show. What started as a light conversation quickly turned into one of those unexpected daytime TV moments people do not forget.
Barrymore, 49, welcomed comedian Chris Fleming to the show, and the two began talking about what they were wearing. That simple topic then opened the door to a much more personal conversation about bras, bodysuits, and getting older.
That has become a big part of why viewers connect with her. She often mixes comedy with honesty, and even when the subject is personal, she tends to make it feel relaxed, open, and easy to follow.
In this case, the conversation was not really just about clothing. It was also about age, comfort, and being at a point in life where trying to meet every beauty expectation no longer feels worth the effort.
The actress says she no longer wears a bra
She first told Fleming that she was “wearing a weird leotard right now,” before then explaining to both her guest and the audience that she does not wear a bra anymore. The reveal came casually, but it immediately changed the tone of the segment.
Barrymore then unbuttoned her shirt to show Fleming that she had a beige bodysuit on underneath her outfit. The move got attention because it was bold for a daytime talk show, but it matched the playful, unfiltered tone of the conversation.
The host went on to admit that, at this stage in her life, she just does not see the point of wearing a bra anymore. For her, the issue seemed less about style and more about refusing to deal with something she finds uncomfortable.
Barrymore’s comments also fit with the way she often talks about aging. Rather than pretending everything has to stay polished or perfectly held together, she tends to speak about getting older in a way that feels direct and human.
Instead of trying to hide the reality of how bodies change, she leaned into it. That honesty appeared to be what made the moment feel freeing rather than just provocative.
That is part of why the segment stood out. It was revealing, but not in a forced way. It felt more like a rejection of discomfort than an attempt to be edgy for attention.
By making the moment about practicality, she turned something that could have looked awkward into a conversation about body acceptance and personal choice.
Drew Barrymore says she has “sausage” breasts
She then told Fleming about the leotard she was wearing and said: “I wear this thing ’cause I don’t wanna wear a bra because I’m over a bra,”
“I’m too old, and I won’t wear one,” she added, as the audience laughed and her shirt stayed open.
Barrymore continued by saying: “I don’t care if these sausages fall down to my knees. I just, I’m over it, and I don’t care anymore.”
He then revealed that he was also wearing a black leotard, unzipping the side of his pants to show what he had on during the interview. That turned the whole exchange into a shared joke rather than a one-sided confession.
Barrymore loved the fact that they were both wearing bodysuits and gave Fleming a big hug while the audience applauded. The playful chemistry between them helped keep the moment feeling fun instead of forced.
The audience response suggested that people were enjoying the honesty of it all. Rather than recoiling from the topic, they seemed to appreciate that the pair were turning something usually kept private into a funny, relatable exchange.
That reaction also says something about Barrymore’s style as a host. She often creates room for odd, personal, and very open conversations that might feel out of place on other shows.
Barrymore’s earlier comments about underwear
The 49-year-old has a long history of speaking very freely about these kinds of topics. Last year, the Daytime Emmy-winning host also talked openly about her love of granny panties in another episode of the show.
Barrymore said she was a big fan of them and even placed a pair on top of her head to make the point in the most Drew Barrymore way possible. That moment had the same blend of silliness and honesty that has become part of her public style.
She explained: “I’m telling you, I like a big pair of panties.”
Those comments lined up with what she said this week about bras and bodysuits. In both cases, her main point seemed to be that comfort matters more to her now than trying to meet some ideal of what women are supposed to wear.
It also showed that this is not a one-off moment for her. Barrymore has clearly been talking for a while about choosing ease over restriction and letting herself care less about fashion rules that no longer feel useful.
Whether she is joking about granny panties or explaining why she has given up bras, the theme is similar. She seems far more interested in being comfortable and real than in sounding polished or perfectly put together.
That approach may be messy at times, but it is also what makes her feel different from many other daytime hosts. She is willing to say the awkward thing out loud and let the moment breathe.
Previous personal admissions
Barrymore also said in 2024 that she sometimes likes going commando, though she admitted that decision came with a risk. One of her children had started trying to pants her, knowing there was nothing underneath, which turned the whole thing into another very Drew-style family confession.
She admitted that the situation made her nervous and said: “It’s a joke! But yeah, I’m like, ‘Just make sure this is an inside-the-house thing.'”
In an earlier interview with Contact Music, Barrymore also reflected on her identity and made it clear that she does not see herself as straight. That conversation added another layer to how openly she has spoken about sexuality over the years.
“I love a woman’s body. I think a woman and a woman together are beautiful, just as a man and a woman together are beautiful. Being with a woman is like exploring your own body but through someone else.”
Taken together, these comments show that Barrymore has built a public voice that is unusually open when it comes to body image, underwear, sexuality, and aging. Rather than treating those subjects as embarrassing, she tends to talk about them with humor and curiosity, which is a big reason moments like this keep resonating with viewers.
