Michael Douglas Reveals Meeting 11-Year-Old Drew Barrymore Serving Tables in 1980s NYC

Michael Douglas recently shared on The Drew Barrymore Show that he first met Drew Barrymore when she was just 11 years old, working as a waitress at a popular New York City restaurant called Columbus in the early 1980s. Douglas recalled being surprised to see such a young server and jokingly asked if it was past her bedtime, praising her as "incredible" at her job. Barrymore reflected on her unconventional childhood, revealing that she was out clubbing and working from a young age, even holding her 10th birthday party at a nightclub and struggling with family issues including early emancipation. Douglas’s son, Cameron, also met Barrymore around the same time at the now-defunct Limelight nightclub, where they both got into trouble but have since grown and flourished in their careers. Barrymore expressed pride in their journeys and now focuses on building a stable life and family. The conversation highlighted Barrymore's early start in show business and her resilience despite a challenging youth.