Ethan Hawke Tells Drew Barrymore He “Can’t Believe” They Never Dated, Eliciting This Cheeky Response

Yahoo News Singapore • October 16, 2026 • entertainment

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Ethan Hawke revealed on The Drew Barrymore Show that he has had a longtime crush on Barrymore and expressed surprise that they never dated in the 1990s.
The actors met for the first time on the show and joked about missing chances to connect at parties during their younger years.
Hawke has been married to producer Ryan Hawke since 2008, with whom he shares two daughters, following his divorce from Uma Thurman.
Drew Barrymore has been married three times and has two daughters with her most recent ex-husband, Will Kopelman.
Their conversation highlighted a nostalgic reflection on missed romantic opportunities despite mutual admiration.