Drew Barrymore Receives Surprise ‘Facts of Life’ Reunion on Birthday

Entertainment icon Drew Barrymore celebrated her 49th birthday in style as she was surprised with a special ‘The Facts of Life‘ reunion on her talk show.

Barrymore, a lifelong fan of the beloved sitcom, was left speechless when original cast members Lisa Whelchel, Nancy McKeon, and Mindy Cohn made a heartwarming appearance to mark the occasion.

The nostalgic reunion brought back memories of the iconic ‘The Facts of Life’ series which aired from 1979 to 1988, starring Kim Fields as Tootie and the late Charlotte Rae as Edna Garrett.

Barrymore emotionally expressed how the show resonated with her, especially growing up in a non-traditional family setup, praising the characters for embodying self-reliance and friendship values.

She recalled how ‘The Facts of Life’ offered a refreshing departure from the norm on TV at the time, focusing on unconventional family dynamics which truly touched her.

Notably, the heartfelt reunion with Whelchel, Cohn, and Fields was preceded by a previous surprise appearance during a live reenactment of a classic episode where Jennifer Aniston, Allison Tolman, and Gabrielle Union paid tribute to the iconic sitcom.