Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

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Image source, Reuters Image caption, Drew Barrymore was at pains to point out she "owned" the decision to recommence production while her writers were on strike US actress Drew Barrymore has paused the premiere of her US talk show until the Hollywood strikes are over, after a backlash against her decision to resume filming.
Image source, EPA Image caption, On Wednesday members of both WGA and SAG-AFTRA unions marched from Netflix to Paramount Studios in Los Angeles In a statement shared on Instagram on Sunday, Barrymore said: "I have listened to everyone and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over.
"I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who works on the show and has made it what it is today.
In the video, Barrymore said: "I believe there is nothing I can do or say in this moment to make it okay.