Drew Barrymore Confirms Pregnancy, 'Tried to Keep it Secret as Long as Possible'
Actress Drew Barrymore decided to confirm her pregnancy to the press after several agonizing months of indecision. She recently revealed why she chose to go public with the news, when she didn't with her first child, daughter Olive.
"Last time I never commented on it and people just stalked me the entire time. So yes, it's happening, it's true. I tried to keep it a secret for as long as possible. When I found out, I was overjoyed. It always feels so surreal; it's incredible," Barrymore told People. "I'm feeling incredible, that sort of here we go again feeling. And blessed. Blessed!"
Barrymore, 38, and husband Will Kopelman have always said they would like a large family and Barrymore said that while she and Kopelman are basking in the limelight, they would rather it shine on daughter Olive, who is 13 months old.
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"Will is just thrilled – we both are – because we just wanted so badly for Olive to have a sibling," Barrymore noted. "In some ways, it's really for her. So congratulations, Olive!"
Speculation ran rampant that Barrymore was indeed pregnant with another child, but the former wild child, preferred to remain silent as long as she could. She and Kopelman both want to put their family first and offer as much protection and privacy to daughter Olive and their other children, as they live in the limelight.
There is one other thing that Barrymore is really enjoying while pregnant: Chinese food.
"Oh my God, I'm eating everything! I can't get enough of Chinese food. It's all I want to eat! I'm feeling very, very happy. Happy and healthy-mentally and physically," Barrymore said. "You're so lucky to get to do it [be pregnant]. It's such a miracle. I just felt really lucky."
Barrymore did not reveal how far along she is or when the new little one is expected to make an appearance.
