Drew Barrymore is officially an Emmy winner, nearly four decades after receiving her first nomination.
The 50-year-old actress and TV personality took home the award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host at the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, held on Friday, October 17.
Honoring in recognition of her work The Drew Barrymore Showwhich has become a daytime staple since its debut.
This win is a huge milestone for Barrymore, coming 39 years after she was first nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 1986. At just seven years old, she was honored for her role in a Daytime Emmy. The Adventures of Con Sawyer and Howclemary vinpart of ABC’s weekend special, received a nomination for Best Performance in a Children’s Program.
Since launching her talk show, Barrymore has been nominated to host the show three previous times, making this win especially meaningful for the multi-talented artist.
While this marks her first Daytime Emmy win, Barrymore is no stranger to awards recognition. She has received two Primetime Emmy nominations, including one for her iconic role as Little Edie on the HBO series. Gray gardens In 2009, she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie.
Now, with a Daytime Emmy, Barrymore adds another accomplishment to her long and varied career in the spotlight — one that began in childhood and continues to evolve with each new chapter.