Drew Barrymore and Dylan Mulvaney had a conversation about Mulvaney’s transition journey, but many people on the internet have expressed their disapproval of Barrymore kneeling in front of the transgender activist.
Drew Barrymore is facing criticism on Twitter for kneeling in front of Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender activist. Mulvaney, who came out as a trans woman during the pandemic, was a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show to mark the first anniversary of her daily video series, Days of Girlhood, which she started sharing on TikTok in March 2022.
While talking about hate on The Drew Barrymore Show, Dylan Mulvaney said that she cannot imagine anyone in the world hating Drew Barrymore. In response, Drew knelt down in front of Mulvaney and said, “Oh, please…Do you want to know, ironically, who dislikes me the most sometimes? Myself.” Mulvaney also knelt down for a hug and they continued the segment sitting on the floor. This moment has been criticized by some on social media.
After bowing in front of Dylan Mulvaney, Drew Barrymore is getting criticized on Twitter
Drew Barrymore’s act of kneeling down in front of trans activist Dylan Mulvaney during their conversation received mixed reactions from viewers. While some found it compassionate, others deemed it disturbing as Mulvaney is biologically male and is accused of mocking women. Viewers took to Twitter to express their opinions on the matter. State Freedom Caucus Network comms director, Greg Price, tweeted that women kneeling down to show solidarity with a man who has lived as a woman for less than a year is a sneaky trick played by the patriarchy.
On Twitter, YouTuber Oli London expressed his view by writing, “Drew Barrymore hates women by kneeling and bowing down to a man who mocks women. She is insulting every single woman. #dylanmulvaney.”
Another tweet by former BLM activist Xaviaer DuRousseau said, “Does Drew Barrymore not understand that she is actually on her hands and knees for a man? The patriarchy has won again…”
Below are some tweets criticizing Drew Barrymore for her action: