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How Drew Barrymore's life in the Hollywood spotlight made her a more 'traditional' mother

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There's no denying Drew Barrymore is the big screen's rom com queen.

A powerhouse actress, producer and mum, she's the ultimate girl boss.

After winning over our hearts at the age of seven as Gertie in the 80s classic E.T., the global superstar has had Hollywood hit after hit.

Now, she's adding another string to her bow: she's just launched a cruelty-free makeup line called FLOWER Beauty.

Barrymore has been in makeup chairs since she was a child, and she says it left an impression on her as a young girl.

But she continues to keep it real in an increasingly filtered world.

Getting honest about beauty

"For me, having grown up as a kid and shown all my warts and imperfections my whole life, I just never cared," Barrymore said.

"I liked the idea of being realistic. I was never going to have a bikini body, I was never going to be the coolest.

"I don't think I've set a bar for myself that made me feel like I was on a hamster wheel of anxiety.

"Women do that enough to themselves every day, all day long.

"So I say, don't get caught up in the you-know-what.

"Life is messy, life is beautiful, let's take care of each other and enjoy the ride as much as possible.

"There are moments that will make you challenge your will to live, but let's get through them."

Barrymore on motherhood

Barrymore says she's made peace with her "crazy and wild" childhood in the spotlight, and admits it has actually made her a more traditional mother.

"I wouldn't take it back for anything," Barrymore said.

"It's what made me who I am today, and what makes me raise my girls in a very old-fashioned manner, ironically.

"But I'm also a goofball with them."

Watch our extended interview with Drew Barrymore above.