The enthusiasm for Valentine’s Day arrived early The Drew Barrymore Show On Wednesday when host Drew Barrymore And her guest star Ke Huy Quan Acknowledged having romantic feelings for one another during their childhood
The host of a talk show, who is 49 years old, and Love Hurts Actor, 53. Were acquainted with each other during childhood Because of their mutual acquaintance with filmmakers Steven Spielberg , who directed Barrymore in E. T. T he Extra-Terrestrial And Quan in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Barrymore stated that they formed a fast bond after Spielberg brought them to the zoo during the filming Temple of Doom In London
During his appearance on the show, Quan provided Spielberg with some delightful snapshots of their zoo day, showing them riding a camel and smiling for the camera. “I’m going to confess” he said. Myself I never told anybody about it, but because I am so excited to be on this planet, well that is very exciting stuff The Drew [Barrymore] Show… I had a crush on you during our time at the zoo. ”
A shocked Barrymore covered her face with her hands and shouted, “You did?! ”
” I had a crush on you “he confirmed.” I thought you were so cute, beautiful, and we’re having this fun time, and when we came back, remember we had a date night? ”
Barrymore noted that she did remember their dinner just as another image of the youngsters — this time sitting next to one another in a black restaurant booth — popped up on screen
” Look at us! “she exclaimed.” Do you know what’s so funny? I’ve never admitted this to you either…. One night, we were at what was known as The Academy on Wilshire Boulevard. It was the screenings theater — it’s still there, I think — and you and I were hanging out. ”
Barrymore, who had feelings for Quan, decided to indulge in a chocolate-covered banana at that time. She confessed” I loved you as well “to the audience’s awe.” I went to the bathroom and discovered chocolate, literally. “She then drew a circle with her finger around her nose and mouth. The lips were not positioned on the sides of the mouth, but rather on top like a complete clown face.”
The embarrassing moment taught Barrymore an important lesson. “I remember thinking,’ From now on, if you’re to eat food in front of someone, just don’t go that hog wild, ‘” she recalled. “Because I’ll never forget.”
Over the last several decades, Barrymore and Quan have maintained a close friendship, and they even reunited to present Spielberg with his masterpiece The Time 100 Impact Award In 2023. Barrymore later Described her encounter with Quan after meeting up with him On The Tonight Show He was so special, I loved him very much, “she said. I mean, Goonies , Data, Hello ?” she said, referencing Quan’s character in the 1985 adventure film. I loved him very much, he was a good guy, and there we go. ”
The Drew Barrymore Show airs weekdays on CB S. C heck your local listings. Watch Quan and Barrymore look back at their childhood crushes in the clip above