HFPA apologizes for bizarre Drew Barrymore interview

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association — the organization behind the Golden Globes — has apologized to Drew Barrymore for a wild EgyptAir magazine interview that went viral this week.

The piece, which includes bizarre quotes attributed to Barrymore, rudely judges her “failed relationships” and claims that she was taking an “unlimited” break from acting, was written by a former president of the association, Aida Takla-O’Reilly.

“Ms. Barrymore has been interviewed by HFPA members many times and we always appreciate her willingness to speak to us,” they said in a statement. “As an organization comprised of journalists, the HFPA expects its members to uphold the highest degree of integrity in their journalistic activities. Based on our preliminary investigation, we understand that parts of the article in question were not written by Dr. Takla-O’Reilly and that other portions of the article may have come from other sources. We regret any distress caused to Ms. Barrymore by this article.”

The actress’ rep has said she did not participate in the interview, but Takla-O’Reilly insists that she did sit down with her.