Drew Barrymore embraces turning 50 with makeup-free selfie, calling her fifties the “real magic” and celebrating life’s meaningful B-side.
On Tuesday, the beloved actress and daytime talk show host shared a rare makeup-free selfie on Instagram, offering a candid and glowing look at what she calls the “real magic” of aging.
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“50 = The B-Side of life—where the real magic starts to spin!” Drew Barrymore wrote in the caption, celebrating her milestone birthday, which she marked earlier this year on February 22.
The heartfelt post struck a chord with fans and friends alike. Among the flood of supportive comments was The Drew Barrymore Show co-host Ross Mathews, who replied, “Love you. Love this life. ❤️❤️❤️,” while Natasha Lyonne dropped a trio of fiery emojis in solidarity.
Drew Barrymore has long been vocal about her positive attitude toward aging. In an interview with AARP The Magazine earlier this year, she opened up about why she has “no issues” with getting older, saying, “It can’t come soon enough.” She even compared herself to Frodo from The Lord of the Rings, adding, “I see that brass ring and I’m so excited!”
“This is the happiest I’ve been in my life,” she shared at the time.
For her 50th birthday, Drew Barrymore revealed that she opted for a low-key celebration with her daughters—Olive, 12, and Frankie, 10—cooking with friends and embracing what she lovingly called “some real middle-aged woman shit.”
In a video interview accompanying the AARP feature, Drew Barrymore became emotional reflecting on the idea of living life like the “B side” of a record. “You just realize you’re gonna live X amount of years, if you’re lucky, and I would like to live the second half of my life like the B side a record, not the same way as the A side,” she said, noting a shift in how she views her future.
For Drew Barrymore, 50 doesn’t mean slowing down—it means tuning into a deeper, more authentic rhythm. And with a fresh face and full heart, she’s spinning into her next chapter exactly as she wants.
