Drew Barrymore has explained her reasons for refusing to buy her children Christmas presents this year.
The Hollywood A-lister, 47, who shares Olive, 10, and Frankie, eight, with her ex-husband Will Kopelman opened up about her decision in a recent interview but is quick to confirm it's not as cold hearted as it could appear.
During a segment hosting Entertainment Tonight, the actress explained she prefers to purchase 'trips' and 'experiences' for her children
The Poison Ivy star admitted: "I don't get them presents, which I think at their ages they don't love, but I say, "I think we'll remember the place and the photos and the experience and that's what I want to give you.
"They get plenty of things throughout the year, so I'm not like some weird, strict, cold mom who's like, "You don't get any gifts!"' she added.
''I just feel like a better gift would be a life memory. I'd rather invest [in that than in] a doll house or something.
"It all evens out and it's fine," she added.
The Charlie's Angels actress says she's happy with their current 'no presents' plan but admits as the girls grow up her policy might be so well received.
After saying goodbye to her successful acting career, Drew has made a transition into daytime TV with her show becoming a huge hit with fans since launching 2020.
'There were so many growing pains and learning curves. It was so humbling', adding, 'This is really good news and we're very grateful.'
After catapulting to fame as a child star after starring in E.T. , Barrymore said her own childhood was 'dysfunctional' and her parents divorced when she nine years old, something she was 'broken' when she too separated from her children's father.
Since their divorce was finalised in 2018, they have made their two little ones their “first priority” as they work hard to coparent amicably.
Barrymore explained during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show how she sees parents as 'setting the tone' as kids watch what you do every single day of your life.
She probed: “How do my kids have this incredible sense of, like, freedom inside their heart, because they know I’ve got them and their dad’s got them and the [rest of their family].”
