Advertisement Drew Barrymore calls bizarre interview with Egypt Air 'fake' 'Offensive' article riddled with grammar, spelling errors Share Shares Copy Link Copy

Drew Barrymore has probably had her fair share of strange or surreal articles written about her since she began her Hollywood career in "E.T." as lovable heroine Gertie 36 years ago. But perhaps none have been as bizarre — or offensive — as the purported "interview" with her spotted in Egypt Air's in-flight magazine. The question and answer-style interview, which is full of grammatical errors and suspect-sounding quotes, went viral after journalist Adam Baron posted it on Twitter. The article begins with Barrymore being derided for her past romantic relationships and "unsuccessful marriages," stating: "Despite being unstable in her relationships most of her life, despite the several unsuccessful marriages and despite the busy life of stardom that dominated her life for several years; the beautiful American Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore has recently decided to temporary take an unlimited vacation to play her most crucial role as a mother."It claims that the "Santa Clarita Diet" star — who has two children, Olive and Frankie, with her ex-husband Will Kopleman — made the following comments about her mothering skills: "I do not intentionally follow certain parenting methods with my daughters and I do not consult with psychologists ... I focus on nurturing their minds as well as their small bodies."Many agree it sounds like something got lost in translation on that one.One particularly offensive question read: "A few years ago, after your last delivery, you gained several kilograms that even your fans accused you of being overweight and neglecting your weight. "Today I see you have returned to your previous graceful body; what is your secret?"Barrymore was quoted as replying, "with a smile," no less, "I feel overwhelmed when someone tells me that I have regained my image and managed to lose that extra weight."However, I find this a great opportunity to encourage every woman who is overweight to work on regaining her beauty and body, especially that it is not as hard as one may think; it is all about determination and following the appropriate diet under the supervision of a physician."A spokesperson for Barrymore has responded by saying she "did not participate" in the interview, with the rep adding that the writer, Aida Tekla, said she wrote the Q&A based on a press conference."So technically Drew did not sit down with 'Egypt Air' for an interview, but a journalist who is a member of the HFPA (Hollywood Foreign Press Association) sometimes supplies articles to 'Egypt Air,' and that's what happened," a statement said. Egypt Air defended the article. The author of the article and former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association apparently confirmed she wrote the article on Twitter but said it was edited by the magazine. She denied it was "fake." This account was retweeted by Egypt Air but is unverified.Barrymore's last name is spelled wrong by Aida, the supposed author's post, a mishap she says happened because she was dictating the tweet. The journalist added: "I saw her grow up before my eyes she is charming and talented."