Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Drew Barrymore's 'Plain Jane' NYC Apartment: Unfiltered Glimpse into Her Personal Space

Drew Barrymore has shown off her New York City apartment in a new video shared to Instagram on Monday

Drew Barrymore's Shocking $125M Home Makeover: A Peek into Her "Plain Jane" Abode

In a jaw-dropping exposé, the incomparable Drew Barrymore has given her fans an exclusive tour of her New York City apartment - and it's a far cry from what you'd expect from a Hollywood superstar worth $125 million! The 50-year-old actress, talk show host, and cosmetics mogul took to Instagram on Monday to share a hilarious video showcasing the makeover process of her humble abode.

As she walked us through each room, Drew revealed her plans to purge the space of its quirky, old-fashioned charm. And let's just say it's a wonder anyone can recognize this as a celebrity's home! Gone are the high ceilings and modern fixtures; instead, we're treated to a blast from the past with more homey comforts. And some rooms? Cluttered to the max with too much stuff - clothes, toys, furniture, you name it!

The 50-year-old talk show host took fans from room to room inside the sprawling pad as she revealed all the odd, old things she was planning on throwing out

Fans were left stunned, with many commenting, "That is a plain Jane apartment if I ever saw one" and "WOW. All I see is clutter. That set my OCD off big time!" One eagle-eyed fan even spotted a vintage ET lunchbox on the top shelf - talk about a blast from the past!

As Drew navigated the mess, she shared humorous commentary and at times, got overwhelmed by the task at hand. Who can blame her? The video started with her breaking down in tears in front of a home office, only to perk up later while discussing a bathroom renovation.

The clip also took a funny turn when Drew got stuck in her tiny home office with wallpaper featuring pink flamingos - because, why not?! She even danced around the room, holding red heart-shaped clips and proclaiming, "The turkeys are staying!" (Apparently, those arts-and-crafts projects are off-limits too!)

It was all part of a 'home project,' the ET actress said on the clip

At one point, she closed herself inside that same office, only to emerge with a brown backpack slung over her shoulder, waving her finger in frustration. It's clear Drew is a woman of many emotions - and many, many opinions about home decor!

Fans praised the actress for her authenticity, saying it was refreshing to see a celebrity living "normally" despite their wealth. As one commenter put it, "You give off the vibes of you bought your first apartment and you are still there, so wholesome and cute."

This isn't the first time Drew has given us a peek into her humble abode. In 2024, she went viral on TikTok after sharing a clip of herself cooking and tidying up her home - claiming it was possible for an A-lister like her to live in a "normal house." And judging by this latest video, that's exactly what we get: a taste of Drew's down-to-earth attitude and love for simplicity.

It was all part of a 'home project,' the ET actress said on the clip

So, what can we expect from this $125M superstar? For starters, a very modest home - complete with Home Depot buckets, ladders, and (gasp!) actual clutter. But hey, who are we to judge? As Drew herself said on her TikTok clip, "I like staying in. I know everyone thinks it's boring but it's really not... It's the least boring thing." And if that means having a home office wallpapered with pink flamingos, then so be it!

Stay tuned for more updates from The Scholarly Note (thescholarlynote.com) as we dive deeper into Drew Barrymore's fascinating life and career!

The living quarters are a far cry from what one would expect a successful movie star and cosmetics mogul who is worth $125M to live in

Instead of high ceilings and modern fixtures, the dwelling appeared frozen in the 1980s with more homey comforts

And some of the rooms were just plain cluttered with too much clothing, toys and furniture

Drew wore a colorful tie-dye T-shirt with pale pink Free City sweatpants as she had her hair up in a ponytail

The video began with her breaking down in tears as she stood in front of a home office

Son after she was grunting into the air as she seemed frustrated with what was in front of her

She was in a room that had a lot going on, like a plastic table, a gold lamp, a painting of a pink flamingo and a framed photograph

Barrymore at the LA special screening of My Mom Jayne in Burbank in June