Rosie O’Donnell scolds Drew Barrymore for resuming talk show amid strike: ‘Stop taping’

Rosie O’Donnell has urged Drew Barrymore to rethink her recent career move amid the ongoing strikes in LA.

Rosie O’Donnell slams Drew Barrymore for resuming talk show amid strike

Rosie O’Donnell slammed Drew Barrymore after she announced her talk show would be returning as the Writers Guild of America remains on strike.

In an Instagram post Saturday, the A League of Their Own star shared “advice” from an essay by Elizabeth Grey, for the Charlie’s Angel actress that she should follow regarding the return of The Drew Barrymore Show.

“Stop taping the show. Stop asking audiences to cross the picket line,” O’Donnell, 61, wrote, quoting Grey. “Then ask someone to help you craft three declarative sentences.”

“They should follow along these lines: I made an error. I apologise to the WGA for disrespecting the work of professional writers. I apologise to all union members who are withstanding real hardship as I live a life of luxury.”

Rosie O’Donnell shared her advice for Drew Barrymore via an essay from Elizabeth Grey.

O’Donnell has pleaded with Barrymore to rethink her decision.

Several stars sided with O’Donnell on the matter, including Charmed star Alyssa Milano, who wrote, “Not complicated at all.”

American Horror Story actor Cheyenne Jackson added, “Yes,” while Mighty Morphin Power Rangers star Karan Ashley added, “So disappointing in her. People are literally struggling.”

Comedian Alec Mapa commented, “Easy peasy. Don’t continue to punch me in the face after you apologised for punching me in the face.”

Last week, Barrymore, 48, announced that her eponymous talk show would be filming its fourth season in accordance with the rules of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Rosie O'Donnell thinks Barrymore should not resume filming her talk show. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

“I own this choice,” she wrote in a now-deleted Instagram post. “We are in compliance with not discussing or promoting film and television that is struck of any kind. We launched live in a global pandemic. Our show was built for sensitive times and has only functioned through what the real world is going through in real time.”

After receiving backlash, the Scream actress also shared a since-deleted emotional video message, saying that there’s “nothing I can do that will make this OK,” however, she said she stood by her decision to resume the show.

“I certainly couldn’t have expected this kind of attention,” she said. “We aren’t gonna break rules, and we will be in compliance. I wanted to do this because as I said, this is bigger than me, and there are other people’s jobs on the line.”

Barrymore has come under fire from O’Donnell and other celebrities. Picture: Paul Morigi/Getty Images

As a result of Barrymore’s stance, she was dropped as the host of the upcoming National Book Awards ceremony.

The National Book Awards is an evening dedicated to celebrating the power of literature, and the incomparable contributions of writers to our culture,” the National Book Foundation said in a statement Tuesday.

“In light of the announcement that The Drew Barrymore Show will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms. Barrymore’s invitation to host the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony.”

The fourth season of the Drew Barrymore Show is slated to start airing on September 18.

This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission

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