When Christina Aguilera crossed paths with Drew Barrymore for the first time, she was absolutely “starstruck.”
Reflecting on their initial encounter over 25 years ago, Aguilera, then a budding singer working on her debut album in Los Angeles, reminisced about feeling like a wide-eyed teenager in the presence of the seasoned actress.
Appearing on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ Aguilera revealed her initial apprehension, admitting, “I get really shy, especially the more you respect someone you’re like I can’t even you know make eye contact.”
Despite her nerves, Aguilera summoned the courage to approach Barrymore, who was seated at a nearby table. Recalling the moment Barrymore left her seat, Aguilera seized the opportunity to introduce herself.
“I was so green to LA, I was like a teenager and I was so green and starstruck to everything and then there’s Drew Barrymore sitting at the next table,” she explained.
With Barrymore momentarily absent, Aguilera seized the moment, introducing herself and expressing her admiration for the actress. She recalled,
“And I went and I told you, I was like, ‘Hi, I’m Christina and I’m such a big fan and I’m here recording my album for the first time and I just wanted to say hi to you and blah, blah, blah.’”
An Unforgettable Encounter: Christina Aguilera Meets Drew Barrymore
Christina Aguilera was deeply touched by Barrymore’s warm reception. She expressed her gratitude, saying, “You were the kindest celebrity I’ve ever met. You were so warm and so kind to me and I’ve never forgotten that about you, so thank you for doing that for me.”
In response, Barrymore humbly acknowledged the importance of kindness in such interactions, remarking, “That’s how people are supposed to behave.”
Christina Aguilera emphasized the significance of such positive encounters, recognizing that not everyone may be as approachable. However, she expressed her appreciation for Barrymore’s genuine warmth and encouragement.
In closing, Aguilera fondly recalled Barrymore’s parting words of encouragement: ‘Good luck with that.’
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