August 22, 2023
During an interview with actor and singer Reneé Rapp at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Drew Barrymore was escorted off stage on Monday evening due to an attempted interruption.
A video circulating on social media captured the incident, revealing an individual loudly calling out Barrymore's name and swiftly making their way towards the stage while the conversation was underway.
The person can be heard insisting that they needed to speak with the Charlie's Angels star, prompting security guards to intervene and safely remove them from the stage.
The unexpected interruption left both the host and Rapp visibly surprised. However, Rapp swiftly reacted by extending her support to Barrymore, placing her arm around her and guiding her offstage.
Following a brief pause in the proceedings, both Barrymore, 48, and Rapp, 23 resumed their conversation with smiles on their faces. The E.T. star expressed admiration for Rapp's quick response and praised her for being vigilant in handling the situation.
"Well, I have a new definition of your sexiness, it's that level of protectiveness. That went full 'Bodyguard.' You are my Kevin Costner," Barrymore can be heard saying.
Rapp also commended Barrymore for her composure during the incident and addressed the audience, sharing that Barrymore was eager to return to the stage.
"They were like, 'Hey, do you need anything? Just a sec?' She was like 'Oh no, I've got it, I'm good,'" Rapp said.