OK, rude. A heavy dose of armchair psychology about Barrymore's personal life — and not a mention of her professional accomplishments. The tone continued overleaf, in a bizarre Q&A-style interview with Barrymore herself.
In stilted, formal language, Barrymore discusses her parenting style:
"I do not intentionally follow certain parenting methods with my daughters and I do not consult with psychologists," she says. Instead, she focuses on "nurturing their minds as well as their small bodies." She opens up about taking a break from her career for motherhood: "I could not resist performing the most important role in my life — being a mother — in which I hope to be conscientious."
Weirder yet, a deeply judgey question from the reporter about Barrymore's post-pregnancy weight loss.
"A few years ago, after your last delivery, you gained several kilograms that even your fans accused you of being overweight and neglecting your health," the reporter says, before congratulating Barrymore for returning to a more "graceful body."
Her response? Not a swift slap in the face, but grovelling thanks.
"I feel overwhelmed when someone tells me that I have regained my image and managed to lose that extra weight," Barrymore is quoted as saying, before encouraging "every woman who is overweight to work on regaining her beauty and body."
As Maron's tweet gained traction, many on social media questioned whether Barrymore had been involved in the interview at all.
Sure enough, a spokesperson for Barrymore told the Huffington Post that the star "did not participate" in the interview, and that her team is "working with the airline PR team."
Which is PR speak for "someone's definitely getting fired over this."
