Drew Barrymore apologizes, pauses show after facing intense scrutiny for resuming production during strike
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Drew Barrymore has now reversed her decision to resume her daytime talk show, after receiving immense backlash for her decision to resume production amid the Hollywood writers strike.
"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." One individual protesting outside CBS Broadcast Center in Manhattan held a sign which read, "Drew's WGA Crew." (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital) One shirt at the picket lines read "Drew Crew" with the words "OF WGA WritersRITERS" spelled in tape. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital) Members of the Writers Guild protest outside the studio where Drew Barrymore’s talk show is filmed to express their discontent with the star’s decision to resume filming amid the ongoing strike. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital) Caroline Thayer is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Follow Caroline Thayer on Twitter at @carolinejthayer. Story tips can be sent to caroline.thayer@fox.com.
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