Also, as people have pointed out, if this was about keeping her staff paid, Barrymore — among Hollywood's highest paid actors + part of an acting dynasty — likely could afford to pay them, instead of putting them in the position of crossing a picket line.

Drew Barrymore Initially Supported The Writers Strike. What Happened?

The talk show host is facing significant criticism for the decision to return without her writers, who are WGA members currently on strike.