Drew Barrymore Faces Backlash for Returning to Work Amid Strikes

Drew Barrymore faced backlash from fellow actors and union members after posting an apology for returning to her daytime talk show during the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Alyssa Milano and others criticized her decision, stating that it undermines union solidarity. Barrymore has since deleted the apology video from her Instagram page. The WGA stated that Barrymore should not be on the air while her writers are on strike, while CBS Media Ventures, the producer and distributor of "The Drew Barrymore Show," assured compliance with labor agreements and strike rules.